Our AP mathematics courses give students university level mathematics in both statistics and calculus.
Statistics: This course covers the principles and applications of statistics, including probability theory, experimental design, and statistical inference. Students learn interesting and useful concepts to build a foundation of statistical literacy. This knowledge is useful in everyday life as well as in many university fields of study.
Calculus BC: This course covers two full university semesters of calculus (Calculus I and II). We cover differential and integral calculus through infinite series. In this course students typically experience a tremendous personal growth as they master a challenging and fulfilling subject.
Calculus AB/BC: This course covers two full university semesters of calculus (Calculus I and II). We cover differential and integral calculus through infinite series. In this course students typically experience a tremendous personal growth as they master a challenging and fulfilling subject. The course content for AB/BC is the same as for BC. Both cover two semesters of calculus, but AB/BC meets for 90 minutes each day for the entire year and earns two AP credits, while BC meets for 45 minutes all year and earns one AP credit.
Instructor: Ann Newsome, PhD
Dr. Newsome has taught AP Statistics and AP Calculus since coming to the Career Center in 2000. She has undergraduate degrees in both Mathematics and Mathematics Education from the University of South Florida, Tampa. She also holds a Master of Science in Zoology (USF, Tampa), a PhD in Biochemistry (Wake Forest University), and National Board Certification in Adolescent and Young Adult Mathematics.
