AP Calculus BC
Mr. Simpson
2010 – 2011
Purpose: We will learn the principles of differential and integral calculus and apply them to real
world situations. The complete curriculum set forth in the AP Calculus BC outline will be taught.
Students who successfully pass the AP test may receive credit for up to two semesters of college
work.
PLAN: Trimester 1 – Chapters 1 – 6
Trimester 2 – Chapters 7 – 10
Trimester 3 – Review assignments and practice tests.
AP TEST is usually the first week of May.
After AP TEST weeks -- PROJECT
Text: Calculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic 3rd Edition
Review chapters 1 – 3
Complete chapters 4 – 10
Review all AP Material through practice tests and worksheets
Tests: There will be a 100 point test at the end of each chapter. Tests can be retaken, however, it
must be done by the following Friday in the A.M. You can earn up to an 80 after the retake.
Quizzes: There will be one or more quizzes each chapter. Each quiz will be worth between 10
and 40 points.
Homework: There will be an assignment every day. Homework will be checked at my
discretion. Homework checks will be 5 to 10 point assignments. Students who do not do
the assignments will not pass the AP test and may have to do extra wind sprints after
school.
Extra Credit: Extra credit points may be earned through Michigan Math League participation
tests after school. MML – 6 questions, one pt. per correct answer. Dates will be posted.
Grading: Your percentage will be calculated on a total points basis. Class grades will be
posted regularly. Grades will be awarded using this scale(yes, 89.50 is a 90)
A+ 100 & up
A
93 – 99
A90 – 92
B+
87 – 89
B
83 – 86
B80 – 82
C+
C
CD+
D
D-
77 – 79
73 – 76
70 – 72
67 – 69
63 – 66
60 – 62
Help: I am available every morning after 7:00 a.m. For after school, see me to make an
appointment.
A.P. Test: We will cover and review, thoroughly, all of the material you can expect to
see on the exam. Provided you make a strong day-to-day effort all year, you will
find yourself excellently prepared. Many students suffer severe time problems in
the spring. If you have more than two AP classes, you would be well advised to
limit your extra-curricular activities to a single choice. That means, a part time
job OR a sport OR youth group OR a dating relationship OR a musical group.