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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The program on AP Calculus BC by edX is a collaborative effort between the course-offering institution Davidson College, edX, and the College Board. The course has been designed to help you prepare for the Advanced Placement Calculus BC exam and conquer this subject’s most challenging aspects.

During the AP Calculus BC certification course, you will learn from the best AP instructors from across the country. Each session begins with an instructor’s video lecture, followed by hands-on exercises like data analysis, tutorials, and interactive graphs. Moreover, the highly experienced instructors divide the modules into bite-sized learning cycles, thus adding structure to difficult study sections.

Falling under the ‘Math’ field of study, the AP Calculus BC certification syllabus consists of short video lectures, simulations, AP style questions to analyze your understanding, practice problems, and interactive exercises to prepare you for exams. Candidates can enroll in this programme for free, and choose to pay for the verified certification, offered by Davidson College and edX. There is a time limit until which the course remains accessible in the audit track chosen by the candidates. But in the case of selection of the verified track, the candidates will have unlimited access to the course materials.

The Highlights

Free online course
Two to four hours/week
Course by Davidson College
Interactive learning
Self-paced module
Hands-on training
Eleven weeks duration
Introductory level
Video lectures
English transcripts available

Programme Offerings

100% online course
Interactive Exercises
Exam preparation
Graded questions
Visual learning through graphs
video tutorials
Verified certificate
Free enrolment option
skill development
Experienced teachers

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 4103	yes	Davidson College, Davidson

This course on AP Calculus BC by edX is available for free.
An AP Calculus BC Fee is required if the candidates want the verified and shareable certificate.

AP Calculus BC Fee Structure

Course Title	Fees in INR
AP Calculus BC	Free
AP Calculus BC Certification Fee	Rs. 4,103

Eligibility Criteria

The prerequisites for the AP Calculus BC Certification Course include having foundational knowledge in Calculus AB and/or BC.

What you will learn

Mathematical skill

After completion of the AP Calculus BC program, candidates will gain mastery of the following concepts:

Concepts from the AP Calculus BC course curriculum
How to develop graphical intuition by working on interactive graphing
Gain confidence in the learning materials by learning from experienced AP calculus instructors
Exam practice with exam-style, graded questions (with explanations)

Who it is for

The AP Calculus BC program is for students who have already taken the AP Calculus AB course.

Admission Details

To enroll in the AP Calculus BC Training, candidates need to first visit edX’s website.
On the webpage, locate the options to “Enroll”, “Sign in” or “register” given at the top of the page. Click on any one option to proceed.
Next, enter the details like your name, email ID, etc. to create an edX account. You can also proceed by linking your existing Google, Facebook, Microsoft, or Apple accounts to edX.
Finally, you can choose to enroll for free or pay the requisite fee to get the certification.
Complete your registration and start the curriculum.

Application Details

There is no enrolment form for completing enrolment in the AP Calculus BC Online Course. Candidates have to register on edX by entering their name, email address, password, location, or sign-up via their existing social accounts.

The Syllabus

Important Entrance Survey
Welcome to Calculus BC!
Overview and Logistics
Tutorial on Using the edX Platform

Overview and Objectives
Let's See What You Already Know
LC1: Introducing L’Hospital’s Rule: 0/0 Indeterminate Forms
LC2: ∞/∞ Indeterminate Forms
LC3: Other Indeterminate Forms
Let's See What You've Learned

Overview and Objectives
Let's See What You Already Know
LC1: Parametric Curves and Slope; Position and Velocity Vectors
LC2: Second Derivatives and Concavity
LC3: Speed and Distance Traveled
LC4: Acceleration; Recovering Position from Velocity
Let's See What You've Learned

Overview and Objectives
Let's See What You Already Know
LC1: Sequences and Series; Geometric Series
LC2: Convergence of Geometric Series; Power Series
LC3: Maclaurin and Taylor Polynomials and Series
Let's See What You've Learned

Overview and Objectives
Let's See What You Already Know
LC1: Survey of Convergence Tests
LC2: Alternating Series Test and Ratio Test
LC3: Error Bounds
Let's See What You've Learned

Overview and Objectives
Let's See What You Already Know
LC1: Manipulation Using Differentiation and Integration
LC2: Manipulation Using Arithmetic and Algebraic Operations
LC3: Manipulation Using Substitution
Let's See What You've Learned
Student Resources

Overview and Objectives
Let's See What You Already Know
LC1: An Integral Formula
LC2: Lengths of Parametric and Polar Curves
Let's See What You've Learned

Overview and Objectives
Let's See What You Already Know
LC1: The Method and Examples
LC2: Another Example
Let's See What You've Learned

Overview and Objectives
Let's See What You Already Know
LC1: Definitions and Examples
LC2: Tests for Convergence
Let's See What You've Learned

Overview and Objectives
Let's See What You Already Know
LC1: The Method and Examples
LC2: More Complicated Examples, Repeated Linear Factors
LC3: A Special Case - The Logistic Differential Equation
Let's See What You've Learned

Overview and Objectives
Let's See What You Already Know
LC1: The Method and Examples (and LIPET)
LC2: A Tabular Approach
Let's See What You've Learned

Overview and Objectives
Let's See What You Already Know
LC1: Slopes of Polar Curves
LC2: Areas of Regions Bounded by a Polar Curve
LC3: Areas of Regions Bounded by >1 Polar Curve
Let's See What You've Learned

Course Wrap-Up Video
Final Exam

Instructors

Davidson College, Davidson Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Does this course include hands-on training?

Yes, candidates will get hands-on training through short videos and visual learning via interactive graphs and simulations.

2: How will this program help me prepare for the AP calculus BC exam?

Candidates can practice questions asked in the exam after completing every module. These questions are graded and come with explanations to help you understand and improve. The teachers are also expert instructors who develop and grade AP calculus exams.

3: Are there any live classes?

No, there are no live classes in this online course.

4: Can anyone join this program?

Candidates who have already completed AP Calculus AB or are currently enrolled in it can join this program.