Video: High School Math Course Plan with Distance Calculus Senior Year

Are you in high school and planning to take one of your high school's AP Calculus courses?

This is a common plan for university-bound high school students. Whether mathematics is your strongest subject, or perhaps not your favorite subject, getting ahead in the calculus sequence is a wise plan. When you start your university career as a freshman, having a nice set of courses already completed on Day One allows you to take higher courses in other subjects that have Calculus I and/or Calculus II as prerequisites.

Below are some video presentations on how Distance Calculus courses might fit into your high school calculus plan.

A discussion about how Distance Calculus courses may fit into a motivated high school mathematics course plan, with the advanced high school student take Distance Calculus courses during his/her senior year - Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and/or Probability Theory (Calculus-Based Statistics), to build an impressive academic record for transfer to the student's Bachelor's Degree college or university.


A discussion about what you might think about doing if you do not pass - or do not wish to take - the AP Calculus exam


A discussion about some options after you complete the AP Calculus exam (either AB or BC):









Distance Calculus - Student Reviews

I.★★★
Posted: May 5, 2025
Courses Completed: Calculus II
The course material was well explained through the videos and notebooks, and it was nice to receive feedback on each assignment and correct any mistakes. However, the software required for the course was ridiculously outdated, to the point where I had to reinstall a very old operating system on my computer to even be able to run it. It was annoying and tedious to use, and it sometimes crashed. The graders were also sometimes overly picky about the way that concepts had to be explained to be considered correct (specific wording, etc), but it wasn’t too bad. Having multiple final exams seemed a bit excessive but again was not too bad. Overall, the main strength of this course is that it is completely asynchronous and self-paced, so I do recommend it if that is the most important factor to you. You will learn all of the material thoroughly, but you must be willing to deal with the more annoying aspects of the course (primarily the outdated technology).
William Williams★★★★★
Posted: Jan 19, 2020
Courses Completed: Linear Algebra, Probability Theory
I have difficulty learning calculus based math, akin to dyslexia when examining the symbolic forms, equations, definitions, and problems. Mathematica based calculus courses allowed me to continue with my studies because of the option of seeing the math expressed as a programming language for which I have no difficulty in interpreting visually and the immediate feedback of graphical representations of functions, equations, or data makes a huge impact on understanding. Mathematica based calculus courses should be the default method of teaching Calculus everywhere.
Email: wf.williamster@gmail.com
Transferred Credits To: Thomas Edison State College
Mark Neiberg ★★★★★
Posted: Jan 12, 2020
Courses Completed: Calculus I, Calculus II, Multivariable Calculus
Curriculum was high quality and allowed student to experiment with concepts which resulted in an enjoyable experience. Assignment Feedback was timely and meaningful.
Henry F.★★★★★
Posted: Dec 18, 2025
Courses Completed: Differential Equations
Transferred Credits To: Saint Joseph High School
John ★★★★★
Posted: Nov 20, 2025
Courses Completed: Precalculus, Applied Calculus
Great course. Professor Curtis and the TAs graded quickly and gave really helpful feedback that made the class feel smooth and manageable. Definitely recommend it.
Transferred Credits To: Binghamton University (School of Managment)
Trevor★★★★★
Posted: Jun 19, 2025
Courses Completed: Calculus I
POSITIVES:
One of the best math classes I have ever taken. The lessons made the failures of my previous professors very apparent. In a few short minutes, things that I used to struggle with just clicked. This professor is top notch and really wants you to understand how to use the material.
NEGATIVES:
The SOFTWARE is extremely frustrating. Even after taking the time to learn, there are countless glitches. You learn to work around them, and overall, the software makes the math convenient, but its failures are sorely felt throughout the course. Make sure you save often as it crashes regularly, especially with graphs.
The assignments are easy enough but some of them don't line up with the taught material. Be prepared to do some of your own independent research to get a deeper understanding of why things are the way they are.
Transferred Credits To: US Army
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