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types that are foundational for careers in mathematics, physics, biology, health science, social science, and data science. Furthermore, as AP Precalculus may be the last mathematics course of a student's secondary education, the course is structured to provide a coherent capstone experience and is not exclusively focused on preparation for future courses.
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AP Precalculus centers on functions modeling dynamic phenomena. This research-based exploration of functions is designed to better prepare students for college-level calculus and provide grounding for other mathematics and science courses. In this course, students study a broad spectrum of function
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Section I consists of 40 multiple choice questions. 28 do not allow the use of a calculator, while the last 12 do allow a calculator. The non-calculator section is worth 43.75% of the exam score, while the calculator section is worth 18.75%.
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Section II of the Exam includes 4 free response questions, with 2 not allowing a calculator and 2 allowing use of a calculator. Section II is worth 37.5% of the exam score, with the non-calculator and calculator sections weighed equally.
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AP Precalculus exams will be scored on the standard 1–5 AP scale, with 5 signifying that the student is "extremely well qualified" for equivalent college credit and 1 signifying "no recommendation."
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Offering a college-level precalculus course in high school will give students a new and valuable option for improving math readiness and staying on track for college.
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fields and careers, and are not solely designed as preparation for future mathematics courses such as
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The exam is composed of 2 sections, each with 2 different types of questions.
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Unit 4: Functions Involving Parameters, Vectors, and Matrices (7–7.5 weeks)
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Equivalent Representations of Polynomial and Rational Expressions
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Unit 2: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions (6–6.5 weeks)
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Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Inequalities
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Unit 1: Polynomial and Rational Functions (6–6.5 weeks)
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Equivalent Representations of Trigonometric Functions
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Function Model Selection and Assumption Articulation
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Note that Unit 4 will not be tested on the AP exam.
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Physics 1: Algebra-Based
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