Calculus for the AP Course

by Sullivan, Michael; Miranda, Kathleen

• ISBN13: 9781319453428
• ISBN10: 1319453422
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781319535254
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2023-12-22
• Publisher: W. H. Freeman
• More Book Details

About This Book

Calculus for the AP Course, 4th Edition

ISBN: 9781319453428

Calculus for the AP Course, 4th Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed specifically for students preparing for the AP Calculus AB and BC exams. This student-friendly book has been meticulously crafted to align with the College Board's AP Calculus Course and Exam Description (CED).

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by high school students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus courses. It is also a valuable resource for educators teaching AP Calculus, as well as students who want to excel in calculus beyond high school. The book's detailed coverage and practice materials make it an essential tool for anyone aiming to master calculus.

History and Editions

The 4th edition of Calculus for the AP Course has been updated to incorporate the revised pedagogy of the Enduring Understanding, Learning Objective, and Essential Knowledge statements based on the three revised Big Ideas. This edition ensures that students are well-prepared for both the AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC exams. The book has been designed with a focus on clarity and understanding, providing ample practice opportunities and unique features to enhance learning.

Author and Other Works

Michael Sullivan and Kathleen Miranda are the authors of Calculus for the AP Course. Michael Sullivan is a renowned author in the field of calculus, known for his clear and concise explanations. Kathleen Miranda brings her expertise in mathematics education to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant for students.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers every Big Idea, Mathematical Practice, and Student Skill outlined by the College Board.
• Updated Pedagogy: Incorporates revised pedagogy including Enduring Understanding, Learning Objective, and Essential Knowledge statements.
• Practice Opportunities: Offers plenty of practice content tailored for AP-specific exams.
• Digital Resources: Includes access to the online homework platform, Achieve, and a range of updated teacher resources.
• Clarity and Understanding: Focuses on making complex calculus concepts clear and understandable for students.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781319453428
• Digital Options: Access to online homework platform, Achieve, available with the purchase of the book.

Publication Details

• Publisher: W. H. Freeman
• Publication Date: April 15, 2024
• Number of Pages: 1104
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Bound Text: Available for purchase.
• Digital Edition: Access to digital resources and online homework platform, Achieve.

Related ISBNs:

• 9781319535414 (Bound Text)
• 9781319453428 (Hardcover)
• 9781319535414 (Bound Text)

Additional Resources:

• Teacher Resources: Updated teacher resources available for educators.
• Student Resources: Access to online homework platform, Achieve, for students.

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Calculus for the AP Course, 4th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Michael Sullivan, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Chicago State University, received a Ph.D. in mathematics from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Before retiring, Mike taught at Chicago State for 35 years, where he honed an approach to teaching and writing that forms the foundation for his textbooks. His publications include Finite Mathematics, College Algebra, Algebra and Trigonometry, Precalculus, Business Calculus, Engineering Calculus, and AP Calculus.
Mike is a member of the American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges, the American Mathematical Society, the Mathematical Association of America, and the Textbook and Academic Authors Association. Mike serves on the governing board of TAA and represents TAA on the board of the Authors Coalition of America, a consortium of 22 author/creator organizations in the United States. Several of his texts have received TAA’s McGuffey Longevity Award. In 2007, he was awarded the TAA Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2023 the Alumni Award for Excellence from St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago.
His influence in the field of mathematics extends to his four children: Kathleen, who teaches college mathematics; Michael III, who also teaches college mathematics, and who is his coauthor on two precalculus series; Dan, who is a sales director for a college textbook publishing company; and Colleen, who teaches middle-school and secondary school mathematics. Twelve grandchildren round out the family.
Mike would like to dedicate this text to his four children, 12 grandchildren, and future generations.
Kathleen Miranda, Ed.D from St. John’s University, is an Emeritus Associate Professor of the State University of New York (SUNY), where she taught for 25 years. Kathleen is a recipient of the prestigious New York State Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. She particularly enjoys teaching mathematics to underprepared and fearful students. Kathleen has served as director of Curriculum and Assessment Development at SUNY at Old Westbury.
In addition to her extensive classroom experience, Kathleen has worked as accuracy reviewer and solutions author on several mathematics textbooks, including Michael Sullivan’s Brief Calculus and Finite Mathematics. Kathleen’s goal is to help students unlock the complexities of calculus and appreciate its many applications.
Kathleen has four children, all of whom took AP Calculus. Each used the concepts and skills learned in AP Calculus both in college and graduate school. AP Calculus continues to have an impact in their chosen professions: medicine, engineering, strategic planning, and business development.
Kathleen would like to dedicate this text to her children and grandchildren.

Table of Contents

What is Calculus
Student’s Guide to This Book
Chapter P Preparing for Calculus
Unit 1: Limits and Continuity

• Chapter 1: Limits and Continuity

Unit 2: Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties

• Chapter 2: The Derivative and Its Properties

Unit 3: Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions -

• Chapter 3: The Derivative of Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions

Unit 4: Contextual Applications of Differentiation

• Chapter 4: Applications of the Derivative, Part 1

Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation

• Chapter 5: Applications of the Derivative, Part 2

Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change

• Chapter 6: Part 1 The Integral
• Chapter 6: Part 2 Techniques of Integration

Unit 7: Differential Equations

• Chapter 7: Differential Equations

Unit 8: Applications of Integration

• Chapter 8: Applications of the Integral

AP® Practice Exam: Calculus AB

Unit 9: Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates, and Vector-Valued Functions

• Chapter 9: Parametric Equations; Polar Equations; Vector Functions

Unit 10: Infinite Sequences and Series

• Chapter 10: Infinite Series

AP® Practice Exam: Calculus BC
Appendix A: Precalculus Used in Calculus
Appendix B: Theorems and Proofs
Appendix C: Using Calculators on the AP® Calculus Exam -
Answers

• Index of Applications
• Subject Index