AP Calculus BC

Dale Nowlin

TopicsLimits and Continuity

DerivativesIntegrals

Differential EquationsSlope Fields

Polar FormParametric Form

Infinite Series Convergence Tests

Taylor Series

EmphasisTheory and ConceptsApplicationsRule of Four

NumericalAlgebraic

GraphicalVerbal

TestsAny test may be retaken

Grading Scale for tests = AP ScaleRaw % AP Score Converted %

100 100

75 5 90

60 4 80

50 3 70

Grades

Item Approximate Points/Chapter

Homework 20AP Packet 30

Test 100

Major emphasis on tests

Calculus Parties7:00 – 7:40 A.M. Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri

6:16-7:30 P.M. Wed.

Help is also available at other times.After SchoolResourceLunch

College CreditAll students take the AP test on May 5th

Most students (90%+) earn credit for Calc 1 & 2

IU credit also available with a grade ($100/sem)IU grade is calculated separately Greater emphasis on tests (75%) Greater emphasis on exam (20%) Less emphasis on HW (5%)Deadline to register is Aug. 30

Questions?