2008 Syllabus for Calculus AB
July 28 - August 1, 2008
Institute Overview
This workshop will provide an overview of selected topics from AB Calculus. Graphical, numerical, algebraic and verbal approaches will be used in each of the major categories of the course outline. Emphasis will be on conceptual understanding rather than computational methods, broad concepts and generally applicable methods including methods used to help students develop a conceptual understanding and higher level thinking. Discussion will also include selection and use of materials, teaching strategies, insights into grading the AP exam and preparation of assessments based on this knowledge. Time will be set aside to allow participants to share ideas and material that works for them as well as develop examples for use in their class. The use of the graphing calculator will be integrated into the weeklong activities. Participants should bring their own graphing calculators if possible; otherwise loaner TI-84+ and TI-Nspire calculators will be available.
Consultant Background
BS Mathematics, University of Missouri – Kansas City - 1969- MA Secondary Mathematics Education, University of Missouri – Kansas City – 1972
- Ed. Specialist Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction, University of Missouri – Kansas City – 1987
Mike Koehler teaches mathematics, including AP Calculus and AP Statistics, at Blue Valley North High School in Overland Park, Kansas, his 39th year of teaching high school mathematics. He has been an Advanced Placement Calculus Exam Reader, Table Leader and a consultant for the Midwest Region of the College Board and has authored the one-day workshop Developing Algebraic Thinking for the College Board. He is a national instructor for Texas Instruments' Teachers Teaching with Technology. Mike has instructed dozens of workshops on integrating technology in the teaching of mathematics throughout the United States and Puerto Rico and has given presentations at over 30 national conferences. He has coauthored Exploring Statistics with the TI-83. Mike has received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching in 1993 and the Tandy Technology Outstanding Teacher Award in 1997 and the Siemens Award for Advanced Placement Teaching in Mathematics in 2006. He has served on the Commission on the Future of the Standards for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics for Principals and Standards for School Mathematics released in 2000, served on the Board of Directors of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics from 2002 to 2005, and is currently a member of the Teacher Advisory Council for the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, DC.
Institute Preparation
Bring a graphing calculator, the current calculus textbook that you are using, any materials you have found especially helpful as well as any calculator programs you have used successfully that you might want to share. A jump drive for sharing electronic versions of the material might also be useful.
Institute Schedule
The Calculus Institute will run from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Thursday (lunch will be 12:00 – 1:00 pm), and 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (noon) on Friday.
Graduate Credit Option
Participants may also earn three graduate education hours for any of the AP Summer Institutes from Washburn University for a reduced tuition rate of $85 per credit hour and the successful completion of an academic assignment. The academic assignment must be submitted to Dr. Sandy Tutwiler (sandy.tutwiler@washburn.edu) by August 15, 2008.
Additional Information
Timothy W. Peterson, Ph.D.
Dean of Continuing Education
Washburn University
1700 College Avenue
Topeka, KS 66621Phone: (785) 670-1399
Fax: (785) 670-1028