Offer students a seamless bridge to AP® Calculus with BFW’s Precalculus for the AP® Course, giving them the tools and confidence to succeed in higher-level math. With an emphasis on conceptual rigor, purposeful use of technology, and real-world problem solving, this program ensures students don’t just memorize formulas—they truly understand the “why” behind the math. Created by expert authors and a team of experienced AP® educators.
Deep connection to the course, classroom-tested experience, and a passion for giving students the tools they need to succeed in AP® Precalculus
Steve received his undergraduate degree from Boston College and his MS and Ph.D. from The University of New Hampshire. His research interests include mathematical modeling and the statistical analysis of cancer experiments. Steve has published a number of research papers in mathematics journals including Biometrics, Anticancer Research, and Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, presented his results at national conferences, written several books, and has been awarded grants from the National Science Foundation, the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, and the Ben Franklin program.
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Bruce Crauder received his Ph.D. in mathematics from Columbia University in 1981. After postdoctoral positions at the Institute for Advanced Study, the University of Utah, and elsewhere, he joined the mathematics department at Oklahoma State University in 1986. As a faculty member, he wrote curriculum to address the challenges of teaching beginning college mathematics. He is now happily retired as Professor Emeritus.
Bruce and his wife, Laurie, have between them three children and two grandchildren. He enjoys bird watching, singing, and especially his amazing agility poodle.
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Benny Evans received his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Michigan. He is a (retired) Professor of Mathematics at Oklahoma State University, where he has served as undergraduate director, associate head, and department head. He has held visiting appointments at the Institute for Advanced Study, Rice University, and Texas A&M. His research interests are topology and mathematics education.
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Alan Noell received his Ph.D. in mathematics from Princeton University in 1983. After a postdoctoral position at Caltech, he joined the faculty of Oklahoma State University in 1985. He is currently a professor of mathematics, with research emphasis in complex analysis. He has coauthored several textbooks for entry-level university mathematics courses.
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Click here to meet the team developing the Teacher’s Edition, a.k.a. BFW’s version of “Avengers, assemble!”
East Longmeadow High School, MA (retired)
Tartan Senior High School
Oakdale, MN
John Bapst Memorial High School
Bangor, ME
Built from the ground up to fully support the AP® Precalculus course and students’ success on the exam
BFW’s digital platform, Achieve, offers an ebook, video program, AP® question bank with guided feedback, and more!
Designed to accommodate different levels of preparation, with appropriate foundations and scaffolded AP® practice
Includes wraparound planning notes, activities, tips, lab activities, extra questions, solutions, and more!
Click here to meet the contributors. This all-star team is plotting to ensure teachers and students breathe a sigh of relief when they get their hands on this program.
West Florence High School
Florence, SC
Hollins University
Roanoke, VA
Newburyport High School
Newburyport, MA
Avon High School
Avon, IN
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