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Click here for Summer 2015 AP Calculus Assignment General Course Information: **Instructor:** Mr. Lippman

**Room:** H412

 **E-mail:** nlippman@maldenps.org

**Extra Help:** Tuesday - Friday Please let me know during class if you are coming for help.

Graphing Calculator → TI-83 plus or TI-84 Pencils Colored Pens (Red or Blue) ||
 *  Materials: **
 * Textbook || TBD ||
 * Student Supplies || 3-ring binder

 **Course Description:** (From the Malden High School Program of Studies) Prerequisite: Successful completion of Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus H, teacher recommendation, or approval of principal or director. This course is for highly motivated students who plan to pursue a career in mathematics or science. The subject matter is developed to meet the requirements for the Mathematics Advanced Placement Examination, which students are expected to take. Beginning with the limit concept, the course extends through differential and integral calculus. The curriculum followed in this course is set up by the College Board and is used nationwide. The use of a graphing calculator is an integral part of the course. Students are encouraged to purchase a graphing calculator so they will become adept at using this technology. Extra calculators will be available for classroom use only. Recommended graphing calculators: TI-83 or TI-84 plus.


 *  Instructional Philosophy: **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 125%;"> I believe that all students can learn at a high level if they are taught with a variety of instructional strategies. It is the goal of this course to not only build students’ math skills, but also to build their confidence as math learners. In order to achieve these objectives, students will be expected to work individually, in groups and with technological resources to maximize their achievement. Students will have to demonstrate through traditional tests, quizzes, projects and participation in the classroom that they have developed the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the standards of aCalculuscourse.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 125%;"> The topics in the course will be presented using the Rule-of-4. This states that mathematical concepts can be understood: 1.) Graphically – presented visually through graphs and diagrams 2.) Numerically – presented in a table of values 3.) Analytically – presented symbolically in equations and expressions 4.) Verbally – presented in written and verbal descriptions