AP Calc

Calc AP (Olson)

Info:

An awesome class taught by an awesome teacher! Calculus concepts explored include limits and continuity, derivatives, definite integrals, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, and techniques of integration.

Summary:

  • A lot of Calculus is just better methods of finding values. For example, a derivative in Calculus is just the way to find the slope of a function.

Tips:

  • Most people find the Related Rates unit to be the hardest. Do the practices in the book for this unit and seek out additional materials online so that you know how to solve these kinds of problems.

  • Don't be intimidated! This class is challenging, but Mr. Olson does a great job explaining concepts and you'll find that the class is likely not as difficult as you imagined Calculus to be.

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-Adam Kulikowski