Mr. Corbett
Room 418
Email: ctc2796@lausd.net
AP Calculus AB

Textbook: Stewart, James. Single Variable Calculus with Vector
Functions: Concepts and Contexts. Belmont, CA: Thomas
Brooks/Cole, 2007
Website: Google Mr. Corbett's math
classes
 AP Exam Date/Time: Thursday, May 5th at 8AM.
GOALS FOR THE COURSE:
Students will cover the following units and topics:
Fall Semester (Differential Calculus)
I. Limits and Continuity
II. Differentiation
a) Definition of the Derivative
b) Differentiation Rules and Computations
III. Applications of Derivatives
a) Rectilinear Motion
b) Related Rates
c) Function Analysis
d) Optimization
e) Curve Sketching
Spring Semester (Integral Calculus)
IV. Antidifferentiation/Integration
a) Differential Equations
b) Antidifferentiation Rules and Computations
a) Limit of a Riemann Sum
b) Definite Integration Rules and Computations
VI. Applications of Integration
a) Area Between Curves
b) Volume by Disks and Washers
VII. After AP Exam
a) Project
b) Calculus topics not on the AP Exam
2015-16 School Year
MATERIALS
NEEDED
Due on Tuesday,
8/25
1) 2 mechanical pencils
2) highlighter
3) eraser
4) graph paper
5) notebook paper
6) graph paper notebook
7) 3-ring binder
8) 4 dividers
9) graphing calculator (TI-84)
10) ruler
11) personal stapler
12) personal 3-hole punch
(attaches to 3-ring binder)
**If you cannot get these
supplies when they are due,
see me individually THIS
WEEK!**
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS……..
1. Be prepared. This means bringing your COVERED textbook, completed homework, and materials.
2. Stay on task. This means not doing work for other classes, personal grooming, etc.
3. Raise your hand to be recognized.
4. Treat everyone and everything with respect. Rude and improper conduct will not be tolerated.
5. No locker passes. TWO restroom passes per semester.
6. No electronic devices ….they will be sent down immediately to the dean
7. No eating or drinking. (water is okay if it is in a clear, plastic bottle)
Consequences for not following the classroom expectations include: verbal warning, paper pick-up, phone call home,
or lunch detention
GRADING CRITERIA
Tests/Quizzes = 60%
Final Exam = 10%
Assignments/Projects=25%
Notebook/Binder = 5%
GRADING SCALE
90% and up =
A
80% – 89% = B
68% – 79% = C
55% – 67% = D
Below 55% =
F
Homework Grading
4 points - Complete
3-Partial Completion
0- Don’t bother
Rd- Redo
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When are tests and quizzes?
A: Quizzes are NOT announced and are closely related to the assignments. Once an assignment is
due, a quiz can be given about that work. Quizzes can also include past work. You will be given
advanced notice of when a test is given. Expect a test every other week.
Q: When are assignments due?
A: Assignments are due TWO days after they are given so there is a chance to ask questions and go
over the work. Questions can be asked only on the day after the assignment was given. This
means the assignment needs to be completed the same day it was assigned! When the assignment
is due, it is expected that ALL problems are complete.
Q: How am I expected to participate in class?
A: You are not allowed to say “I don’t know” in this class when asked a question. You are not
required to know, but you are expected to think. So if I ask you a question and you don’t know the
answer, you are responsible to think of an answer, to guess, to speculate, and to wonder aloud. I
expect all students to take clear and complete notes, fully participate in any group activities, and go
to the board to complete problems at some point.
Q: What happens if I am absent?
A: Check the website in the late afternoon for the notes and assignment missed. CalI, text, or email one of your classmates for the work missed. If work was checked while you were absent, it will
be checked when the assignment packet is turned in. Do not bring your absent work to me asking
for me to check it.
Q: If I miss a test/quiz, will I be allowed to make it up?
A: Definitely. You will be expected to make up the test/quiz the day you return from the absence
and it will be during the period.
Q: If I still don’t get the lesson even if the teacher explained it a couple of times, what must I do?
A: 1. Attend tutoring at nutrition and/or lunch.
2. Ask one of your classmates for help.
3. Look up the topic online and find some videos about it.
4. Go to the links page of my website for places where you might find help.
Q: When is tutoring?
A: As of right now, tutoring will be at nutrition and lunch. I strongly suggest attending the AP
Readiness program at UCLA. It is one Saturday per month. These are the dates: 9/19, 10/17,
11/14, 12/12, 1/30, 2/27, 4/2, 4/23. There is a large variety of topics presented from different
teachers.
August 18, 2015
Mr. Corbett,
We have read and understood this CLASS INFORMATION/SYLLABUS for AP Calculus AB. We realize this is a very
demanding class, is taught at the college level with 1-2 hours of homework daily, and realize that it is essential to
attend tutoring sessions offered.
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