Calculus AB- The intent of the AP Calculus institute is to prepare teachers to design their AP Calculus courses, and familiarize them with the current syllabus, curriculum materials, and effective teaching strategies. Topics from the current Calculus AB syllabus will be investigated through classroom-tested explorations, activities, and hands-on labs that are suitable for cooperative learning. The TI-84 graphing calculator will be used to explore, discover, and reinforce the concepts of calculus.  This course is targeted for both the beginning and the experienced Calculus teacher. Time will be spent discussing strategies to prepare students for the AP exam. Recent AP Exams will be reviewed and teachers will learn the grading process. Please bring a copy of your current textbook and if you have taught Calculus previously bring copies of a lesson or activity to share.

Nancy D. Grigassy teaches at Stephen F. Austin High School in Sugar Land, Texas. She has been teaching for 30 years. She is a member of NCTM and TCTM. She was Austin High School’s first Teacher of the Year in 1995. She has made presentations at the National Conference for Mathematics Teachers, T^3, and the Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics in Texas. Nancy is the Chairman of the mathematics department at Austin High School. She teachers Precalculus Honors and Calculus AB and Algebra

Updated 1/4/08