Course description
On-Ramp to AP* Calculus
Want to take an AP Calculus class, but aren’t sure you are ready? Want to review some of your precalculus topics before your AP class begins? Want a preview of the big ideas of AP Calculus and math? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this math course is for you.
We’ll preview the concepts behind both derivatives and integrals as well as review many of the precalculus topics most relevant to AP Calculus such as: Trigonometric functions, Exponents & Logarithms, Sequences & Series, Limits.
Upcoming start dates
Who should attend?
Prerequisites
Completion of a high school precalculus class, including familiarity with trigonometric functions, exponents & logarithms, sequences & series. A basic knowledge of limits is helpful, but not required.
Training content
Why Calculus?
- Lesson #1: Introduction
- Lesson #2: Rates of Change
- Lesson #3: Adding up the Changes
Exponents & Logarithms
- Lesson #4: Working with Exponents
Using Trigonometry
- Lesson #5: Review of Trigonometry
The Concept of a Limit
- Lesson #6a: Limits at Finite Values – Graphical
- Lesson #6b: Limits at Finite Values – Numerical
- Lesson #6c: Limits at Infinity
Series Basics
- Lesson #7a: Sequences and Series
- Lesson #7b: The Idea of Convergence
Get Ready for AP Calculus
- Wrap up
- Final Exam
Course delivery details
This course is offered through Weston High School, a partner institute of EdX.
4-5 hours per week
Costs
- Verified Track -$49
- Audit Track - Free
Certification / Credits
What you'll learn
- How to find rates of change
- How to use areas to turn rates of change into totals
- Review precalculus topics such as: Trigonometric Functions, Exponents & Logarithms, Sequences & Series, Limits
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