Students will need to obtain the following items:
A College Board-approved graphing calculator is required. Students and parents often ask for extra practice or examples to supplement the AP Calculus AB online material. This course covers, at an intense level, all of the concepts tested on the College Board AP Calculus AB Exam and provides all the lessons that you will need to gain a comprehensive understanding of calculus. However, there are times when extra practice can be both necessary and beneficial. You can purchase these books online and at most bookstores. These texts can also be found at your local library.
Steps to a 5: AP Calculus AB The Princeton Review for AP Calculus AB Barron's AP Calculus The books will act as an extra resource. By purchasing and using the books, you will gain a more solid foundation in calculus.
Additional Resources: Throughout the course you will be given the opportunity to complete practice in the style of the AP Exam. Please reach out to your instructor regarding which resource(s) he or she would like you to use. Free resources exist on the AP Central Website.
If you are interested in a supplemental text, the following is an appropriate college-level resource that supports the College Board’s Course and Exam Description:
Strang, Herman, et al. Calculus, Volumes 1 & 2. OpenStax.
Free Downloads:
TI Connect Software Java Apple iTunes StudyForge Videos—StudyForge videos are used for direct teaching of the concepts.
