Topics covered include:

• The Rule of Four
• Limits
• Rate of Change
• Accumulation
• Optimization
• Rational Functions
• e
• Polynomial Approximations
• Distance, Velocity, Speed, and Acceleration
• Parametric Equations
• Univariate Data
• Bivariate Data
• Probability
• Algebra Skills Needed for Calculus
• Rigor: The Key to Pre-AP Success
• Homework
• Vertical Teams
• Assessment: Testing AP Style
• Data Collection (CBR2 & CBL2)
• Mathematics Internet Sites

• A favorite lesson to share.
• A graphing calculator (if available).
• Textbooks using next year.

Robert Cole has presented at numerous APSIs and College Board One-Day, Two-Day and Mathematics Vertical Teams workshops. A veteran of over 30 years in the public schools, Robert has taught everything from 7th grade math to calculus, including below-level, on-level, Pre-AP, G/T and AP classes. His current assignments at Hill Country Christian School and Odyssey School include Precalculus and AP Calculus BC.