There are no AP calculus curricula in the true sense of the word there are only topic outlines.
Although the booklet is published annually, changes from year to year are usually small, and sometimes there are no changes. This booklet includes a topical outline for the two calculus courses, 14 sample examinations, and information about how previous AP mathematics examinations have been graded (see for example, College Entrance Examination Board, 1992 1996b 1999b). It should be noted that the response rate to the survey is rather low (30–40 percent), calling into question the consistency of survey results with actual course syllabi in individual schools and in different types of institutions.Įach year the College Board publishes the Advanced Placement Program Course Description: Calculus, AB and BC (often referred to as the acorn book).
The determination of the content to include in AP calculus courses is based on information gathered from responses to an annual survey of college and university departments that offer general calculus courses in their institutions. This approach ensures that students have a smooth transition to college, but also means that any shortcomings in college calculus are likely to be transferred to advanced high school students.ĪP courses are designed to represent generic introductory-level college courses. With the purpose of the program, AP courses are designed by a development committee comprised of university faculty, mathematicians, and master calculus teachers to be equivalent to many introductory college calculus courses with respect to the range and depth of topics covered, the kinds of textbooks used, the kinds work done by students, and the time and effort required of students (College Entrance Examination Board, 1999a).
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