Robert Gendron

- If you're coming from normal precalc, then make sure that you know your algebra well before taking this class if you don't want it to be a pain in the butt - Mr. Gendron will grade your work on FRQs based on neatness and correctness, so in class when he's doing examples, do it exactly like how he does it and practice that during homework, and you will do well. Generally, write full sentences, do your work vertically, don't just be adding random things to your equations and getting answers without showing your substitution or something dumb like that - MCQs are algebra heavy; calculus isn't even that hard. Webassign has a ton of practice besides homework with the online textbook and has answers, so do those and check yourself. There's also a feature that shows which areas you're weaker in and offers more practice problems, so do that. - Mr. G will prepare you well for AP Exam - First semester is a little bit jolting at first, but don't give up if you do badly in the beginning. If you are willing to put in the effort to do more practice and improve on where your weak spots are, you will succeed in this class

AP Calculus AB: Only teaches AP Calculus AB, and is super focussed and dedicated to his students. Has a SUPER GOOD 5 rate, and about 85% of his kids get a 5 on the AP Calculus AB Exam. I would suggest not getting intimidated during the first week of AP Calc. There will be a lot of hard tests through the way, and the first week is the hardest. I was thinking of dropping the class after the first week, but eventually I stuck with the class. Just do all of the assignments he gives, and read his OneNote. His resources are KEY to succeeding in AP Calc, for both the AP Exam and the course. I would recommend to take ALL WebAssigns very seriously, as they are how your assessments will be. FRQs!!! The FRQ's in this class are graded super hard, because they are graded like an AP Exam, so even if you get the right answer, but there is an error with your work, you will not get the answer point. Make sure you show work VERY NEATLY and VERY INFORMATIVELY. MCQ's: Since there is practically no inflation for grade points, use the MCQ's as buffer to keep your grade up. *A significant step from normal Precalculus, but you will be fine. Just keep persevering. Everyone around you will be proud of taking AP Calc since the class is a college course.