AP Precalculus for AB

Taking AP Precalculus for AB prepares students for other college-level mathematics and science courses. During the course, students will explore everyday situations using mathematical tools and lenses. Students will also develop an understanding of modeling and functions, and examine scenarios through multiple representations. The course framework outlines content and skills needed for careers in mathematics, physics, biology, health sciences, social sciences, and data science. The content for AP Precalculus for AB will focus on three units: Polynomial and Rational Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, and Trigonometric and Polar Functions. Students are expected to take the accompanying AP Exam, which may qualify them for advanced standing in college and/or college credit. Students who successfully complete AP Precalculus with Trigonometry for AB are eligible to enroll in AP Calculus AB. Students intending to pursue AP Calculus BC should complete either AP Precalculus for BC or Precalculus with Trigonometry for BC as the prerequisite course in their sequence.