AP Calculus BC
Course Description
AP Calculus BC is designed to be the equivalent to both first and second semester college calculus courses. AP Calculus BC applies the content and skills learned in AP Calculus AB to parametrically defined curves, polar curves, and vector-valued functions; develops additional integration techniques and applications; and introduces the topics of sequences and series. The Prestige STEM Academy AP Calculus AB course includes all the course material from the AP Course and Exam Description.
Like the AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC focus on students’ understanding of calculus concepts and provide experience with methods and applications. Through the use of big ideas of calculus (e.g., modeling change, approximation and limits, and analysis of functions), each course becomes a cohesive whole, rather than a collection of unrelated topics. It requires students to use definitions and theorems to build arguments and justify conclusions. The courses feature a multirepresentational approach to calculus, with concepts, results, and problems expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Exploring connections among these representations builds understanding of how calculus applies limits to develop important ideas, definitions, formulas, and theorems. A sustained emphasis on clear communication of methods, reasoning, justifications, and conclusions is essential. Teachers and students should regularly use technology to reinforce relationships among functions, to confirm written work, to implement experimentation, and to assist in interpreting results.
Prerequisites
Completion of an honors pre-calculus course or an equivalent course at any accredited school, including Honors Pre-Calculus at Prestige, will serve as the prerequisite AP Calculus BC.
About the Instructor
Mr. Jerry Liu pursued his undergraduate degree in mathematics education at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and later earned a Master's degree in mathematics education from the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California (USC).
Since 2011, he has been a member of the teaching team at Prestige STEM Academy, becoming a cornerstone of our team over the past 12 years. Currently, Mr. Liu serves as the Mathematics Department Head for all elementary school students at our school. He also teaches more advanced mathematics courses to middle and high school students, including AP Calculus AB and BC.
Mr. Liu is passionate about teaching and dedicated to mathematics education. He strives to create a positive and engaging learning environment for students, emphasizing not only the imparting of mathematical knowledge but also encouraging students to explore and discover the beauty of mathematics.
Schedule
1-1 Instruction is scheduled based on student and teacher availability. Please Contact Us for more information regarding this.
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