Hillsboro School District
Secondary Talented and Gifted (TAG) Instructional Plan
Course: AP Calculus
Teacher: Scholl
Date: 9/24/2015
Semester: 1 & 2
GUIDELINES
Board policy IGBB states that all required written course statements shall identify the academic
instructional programs and strategies used to address the levels of learning and the accelerated
rates of learning for the TAG students. Classroom instruction is based on assessment data, and
modifications should be documented in lesson plans and gradebooks.
STEP 1: PRE-ASSESSMENTS TO DETERMINE LEVEL AND RATE OF LEARNING
The following assessments will be used to determine placement:
A minimum of three pieces of evidence must be gathered.
 One must represent State and District assessment data
 Others will pre-assess existing knowledge and skills specific to the course and must be
given within the first three weeks of the course
The results (percent, grade, percentile, specific observation…) will be documented.
(See reverse side for assessment options to determine level.)
PRE-ASSESSMENTS:
1. State/District Assessment data
2. Recommendation to take AP Calculus course by previous math teacher and successful
completion of a pre-calculus course.
3. An algebra and pre-calculus pretest will be given the first week of the course to
determine level of instruction needed.
STEP II: DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION
Describe what and how differentiation will take place in this course. (See reverse side for
differentiation options.)
AP Calculus is the highest-level mathematics course taught in our school. The rate of learning
and concept material is both challenging and abstract. Students are learning advanced math
content that equates to the first and second courses of college calculus. Students are expected
to have mastered the mathematics content in the Common Core standards as well as
Precalculus. Mastering of Precalculus equates to passing Math 111 (College Algebra) and Math
112 (Trigonometry) in the Oregon University System. The curriculum for AP Calculus closely
matches the Math 251 and Math 252 Calculus courses taught in the Oregon University System,
and uses a college textbook. During instruction and assignments, students are consistently
asked to apply and extend the class material to new concepts.
Hillsboro School District
Secondary Talented and Gifted (TAG) Instructional Plan
STEP III: POST-ASSESSMENT
Align with State and District requirements.
Students will be assessed based on their rate and level in completing regular class assignments,
tiered assignments, and projects. Detailed expectations and rubrics are provided for
assignments and projects. There will regular mathematics papers as well focused on Calculus
content.
Students will have a formal cumulative assessment at the end of each semester.
Assessment will also be done by the AP Calculus exam administered in May of each year.