Should I take AP Calculus AB or BC?

FBItomboy007
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:27:55 +0000

I would definitely consider your workload in full, as well as the amount of time you want to devote to math, before you make a decision. At my school, AP Calculus is a huge step up from precalculus, regardless of which you go into. BC is a good deal harder then AB, as only 4 of 18 decided to take it. We have a lot more homework then the AB class and about 4 more chapters. I am also good at math, but it was a bit of a shock at the beginning of the year when you began learning all new topics for the first time since basically Algebra 1 (excluding geometry). I think it is definitely important to see what the difference is between the courses IN YOUR SCHOOL. As much as we can make suggestions, we don’t have a full understanding of your course load or what a difference this class will make as it specifically applies to your life. As a current BC student, I’d be happy to answer any other questions you may have!