This document provides information about Mrs. Erickson's AP Calculus AB class including an overview of course topics, the AP exam format and grading scale, class policies and grading breakdown, extra help availability, and a 4 week update form. The course covers functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, and the fundamental theorem of calculus. The AP exam consists of a multiple choice and free response sections with and without calculators. Class grades are determined by homework, group work, benchmark exams, and in-class tests. Students can retake one test per quarter capped at 90%. Mrs. Erickson is available for extra help after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

1. AP CALCULUS AB
Mrs. Erickson
http://ahserickson.weebly.com
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Office- Room 216
eerickson@albany.k12.ny.us
Struggling in mathematics is not the enemy, any more than sweating is the enemy in basketball;
it is part of the process, and a clear sign of being in the game.
What is this course?
Calculus AB is an AP level math class that is equivalent to Calculus I at most colleges and
universities. The exam includes the following topics:
Functions, limits, continuity
Derivatives, graphs of derivatives, application of derivatives
Integrals, application of integrals, fundamental theorem of calculus
About the AP Exam:
The AP exam is given in May, and it consists of 2 sections:
Section I contains 45 multiple choice questions with 105 minutes
Section II contains 6 free response questions with 90 minutes.
Each section is broken into two more parts:
Part A (Section I)- 28 questions, no calculator allowed (55 minutes)
Part B (Section I)- 17 questions, calculator allowed (50 minutes)
Part A (Section II)- 2 questions, calculator allowed
Part B (Section II)- 4 questions, no calculator allowed
The exam grades are given on a 5-point scale with 5 being the highest grade. The grades are
described below:
5- Extremely well qualified
4- Well qualified
3- Qualified
2- Possibly qualified
1- No recommendation
A TI- 89 graphing calculator is required for this class. You may sign one out from the school. I
suggest you use a binder for this class as we will use packets and not a textbook.

2. Class Grades:
Quarter averages are determined as follows:
Homework is assigned as needed and specified in the chapter packets. No late homework
will be accepted without an excuse. If you are absent, you have 2 days to make up the
work. My homework policy is simple, “Do the work and get a check (2 points); don’t do it and
receive a 0.”(10% of quarter grade)
Group work is assigned as needed and specified in the chapter packets. If a student is
absent, they are exempt from this assignment; however, they have the option of doing it
and getting their work graded. (10% of quarter grade)
Quarterly Benchmark Exams.(10 % of quarter grade)
Usually there are 3 in-class tests per quarter. Since you are given the chapter outline at
the beginning of each new section, you will have a general idea when the exam will be. Tests
are given over a period of either one or two days. Calculator use will be determined before
the test. (70% of quarter grade)
Retaking Exams:
You will be allowed to retake one test per quarter. The retake test will be given within 5 days of
the original exam. You can only receive as high as a 90% on the retake exam. The higher of the 2
grades will be counted.
Extra Help:
I am available after school on Tuesday or Thursday. You can always e-mail me any questions or
concerns you are having. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO GET THE HELP YOU NEED! Check out my
website: (http://ahserickson.weebly.com) to get all the latest information.
Please have your parent/ guardian sign below signifying that both of you understand the rules and
procedures for this class. Return to me by Friday. Thank you.
____________________________ ____________________________
Student Signature Parent/ Guardian Signature

3. 4 Week Update:
Topics Covered:
Topics To Be Covered:
Upcoming Quizzes, tests, projects, etc.:
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