Adopt AP Calculus AB

Students explore how math explains motion, change, and accumulation.

What Is AP Calculus AB?

This course is about mathematically measuring change—even at a single instant. Students use calculus to describe how quantities change and build up over time. AP Calculus AB includes graphical, numerical, analytical, and verbal representations, along with clear reasoning, notation, and justification.

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AP Calculus AB connects students to the fields of engineering, computer science, economics, physics, medicine, data science, and other fields that mathematically model change. It helps them build the kind of problem-solving and analytical skills used in college and future careers. Give students the opportunity to earn college credit and advanced placement with AP Calculus AB.

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