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In the afternoon of September 25th, the first AP Seminar was conducted by Ms. Ding Yi in the ZhenTao Building.
First, Ms. Ding Yi introduced the AP calculus course content and assessment format to the new teachers. Then the recent changes in AP calculus released by the college board were shared by Ms. Ding. This enabled all teachers to have a better understanding of AP calculus. Afterwards, attendees participated in a discussion about the connection between the school’s algebra II course and the AP calculus course, and how to make the students adapt to the intensive AP courses in a more efficient way. In addition, the similarities and differences between AP calculus and school calculus course were discussed aiming to seek a better approach to help students understand the rigorous nature of math, the enjoyment to be found in math, and strengthen their critical thinking abilities.
(Written by Xu Baiting Pictures by Ding Yi and Tang Peihan)