The majority of the work in this class will be homework assignments. This will consist of practice problems where students can access help from other students via established groups, and problems for credit, which is not group work. Each week the students are expected to submit a solution for Question of the Week, an AP Calculus exam question from a previous test. This will acquaint the students with the set up of the exam questions; the vocabulary and time limits imposed for answering AP Calculus exam questions. There are a number of activities to keep the students in touch with each other so they can use the entire knowledge of the class as a resource for answering questions or concerns.

There are several activities to help student search the web to find helpful calculus tutorials. Students will use the web resources they find to help them with problems that require immediate answers. Another activity will have students research the web and identify sites that will be useful for explaining mathematical problems. Through their research on the web, group work and an excellent text the students will be able to build a robust list of resources that will serve them throughout their academic career.

"This course consists of a full high school academic year of work that is comparable to calculus courses taken in college. It is expected that students who take an AP course in Calculus will seek college credit, college placement, or both, from institutes of higher learning". This quote and most of the following topics to be discussed come from The College Board's AP Calculus description, commonly called the "acorn book".

Students enrolled in Advanced Placement VHS courses are required to take the AP exam, and are required to report their AP examination scores to VHS (note: students who are failing their AP class are not required to take the exam). Upon receipt of the student's exam score, each score will be recorded by VHS and assigned an anonymous tracking number to ensure student anonymity and confidentiality. By enrolling in an AP VHS class, the student authorizes their school site coordinator and school administration to report AP examination scores to VHS. Exam results will not affect the student's VHS grade or future enrollment in VHS courses.

This course has recommended summer reading. Students are encouraged to complete and submit the summer assignment for extra credit. The summer assignments will help students prepare for the course as well as the AP exam.

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