IB Mathematics Standard Level VS AP Calculus BC

<p>So I guess a bit of context would work wonders here. My school (high school) does not offer anything above IB Math Studies with some exceptions. There is the possibility that a Mathematics Standard Level (SL) class is opened or at least some students are allowed to take that exam. Nevertheless if the SL class opens mainly as us students being able to register for the exam then I need to learn the course content distance-online-wise. So I was looking in to some online programs and I noticed the CTYOnline AP Calculus (both AB and BC) as self-paced courses. </p>

<p>Would anyone recommend taking AP Calc AB or BC online as a way to prepare for the IB Math SL exam? Take into account that I WILL NOT be able to do the AP exam because my school does not offer AP in any way but they might be able to accredit it. Is AB Calc more similar in content to Math SL or is BC Calc more similar to Math SL. </p>

<p>Does anyone perhaps have any other reccommendations? </p>

<p>Thank you for your time.</p>

<p>I recently took the SL exam and the BC exam. AP Calculus BC contains a lot more advanced concepts than the SL exam, like sequences and series and such. AB is comparable to the SL exam. When you take an IB exam, you’re given formula sheets. All you really need to know is how to apply the formulas. AP Calculus AB more than prepares you for that.</p>

<p>Thank you so much for your response. Also, my school does not offer AP of any kind but is it possible for me to study AP Calc AB and take the AP exam in another institution that DOES have AP exams (besides my required IB Math SL)? Or would that be overkilling things?</p>

<p>I really want to show to the colleges that I am applying to that I really do CARE about my academic present and future.</p>

<p>You can sign up for the AB exam even if your school doesn’t offer it. A lot of kids self study or take the class online. I would still take the AB exam even if you do take the SL exam. Some colleges only recognize the HL exam for any credit. The AB exam would be able to place you out of calculus 1 at some colleges if you so desired. It is more widely recognized and used for credit.</p>