Introduction to 2020 school year

1. AP Calculus AB
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2. Mr. Eick (say as IKE)

3. Course Goals
1. To achieve a college-level knowledge of calculus.
2. To use graphing calculator technology to solve
Calculus problems.
3. To apply Calculus to solve real-world problems.
4. To obtain a passing score on the AP Calculus
Exam.

4. Supplies you need..
1. Notebook - Spiral notebook is best.
- For notes, homework, and warm ups.
Suggested: Index Cards for making flashcards
2. TI-83 graphing calculator
- Or similar.
3. Pencils - It’s hard to do neat work using
ink

5. Textbooks / Resources
1. School-issued TEXTBOOK:
Larson, Edwards:
Calculus - 9th edition.
A digital version is online
3. Various other resources:
Websites, Worksheets, Videos, Other Math-related books
2. Recommended materials (You must purchase on your own):
a. Barron’s AP Calculus Book $29.99
b. Barron’s AP Calculus Flashcards $18.99

6. This year will be different

7. • Please bookmark this.
• You will need to access all your distance learning
resources through there.

8. Routines this year…
•All classes will be through zoom.
• Check your calendar
• Please log in 5 minutes early
•Because this is an AP class, you will have one more
“Asynchronous” lesson each weekend.
•Check the agenda each day

10. What will we be
doing this semester?

11. I. Limits & Continuity
II. Derivatives
Formal definition, formulas, and theorems
III. Applications of Derivatives
Analyzing graphs, solving problems
IV. Integrals Intro
Indefinite & Definite integrals, Riemann Sums,
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Fall Semester
Chapters 1-4

12. • 80% Content Knowledge (Tests & Quizzes)
• 10% Agency
• 10 % Written Communication
Grading

13. What’s a typical
day going to be
like?

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AP Calculus Warmup - 5.13.13
Directions: Integrate
1.
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15. The Lame Joke of the day..
What happens when you get a bladder
infection?
And now it’s time for..
Urine Trouble.

16. Check the Agenda each day!

17. “Other” Procedures
These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis.
• Taking notes
• Turning in papers
• Assemblies
• Progress Reports
• Working Cooperatively/Group work
• Fire Drills/ Emergency
• Substitute Teacher