Adopt AP Precalculus
Preparing a wider range of students to succeed in math they’ll encounter in college.
The Power of Precalculus
Why Offer AP Precalculus?
With AP Precalculus, every student ready for high school precalculus has the opportunity to earn college credit and/or placement and stand out to colleges. Students have access to free, digital learning and practice resources, while teachers can use their existing precalculus textbooks and access instructional supports through AP Classroom.
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Whether your school is considering adding AP Precalculus to its master schedule or is already offering the course, a team of content experts is ready to help.
Informational Webinars
Introducing AP Precalculus
Watch this webinar to get an overview of the AP Precalculus course and exam.
Course Topics and Skills in AP Precalculus
Watch this webinar to get a walk-through of the course topics and skills.
Every student who’s ready for high school precalculus is ready for AP Precalculus.
The course is designed for every student who’s completed both Geometry and Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3.
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AP Precalculus
Students acquire and apply mathematical tools in real-world modeling situations in preparation for using these tools in other college-level math and science courses.
“AP Precalculus is a well-balanced and meaningful course that will be beneficial for every student regardless of their intended future plans. The content captures the modeling of our dynamic, changing world which can ignite a passion and appreciation for the pursuit of many areas related to mathematics.”
AP Precalculus Resources
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AP Precalculus Course Overview
This resource provides a succinct description of the course and exam.
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AP Precalculus Brochure for Educators
This overview of the impact of AP Precalculus discusses evidence of student outcomes and how the course supports diverse student pathways.
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AP Precalculus Flyer for Educators
Share the benefits of AP Precalculus with this quick overview of how the course expands access to college-level math and supports students who are ready.
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Students’ Journeys to AP Precalculus
This blog post shares firsthand stories showing how students with different backgrounds and goals arrived at the decision to take AP Precalculus.
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Education Week: Precalculus Is the Fastest-Growing AP Course. That’s Reshaping K-12 Math
This article examines national trends in AP Precalculus adoption and discusses how the course is expanding access to college-level mathematics.
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AP Precalculus: Who Participated and What We Learned in Launch Year
This study examines the initial rollout of AP Precalculus—where it was offered, who took it, and how it served students across different academic pathways.
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