AP Calculus impacts junior’s work ethic

Although junior Spencer Taylor has stayed up late night after night finishing his AP Calculus homework, he says it has changed him for the better.

“[AP Calculus] is definitely the most difficult course I’ve taken,” Taylor said. “Other courses I’ve taken, even if they’ve been AP classes, have been not that difficult. They only required a small amount of extra studying, while [AP Calculus] has definitely affected the way I study and the way I listen and the way I do my homework.”

Taylor is glad he was given the opportunity to take the class because of how it has affected his work ethic.

“I think it’s made me a person who works harder,” Taylor said. “And now I appreciate the hard work that many people go through to complete difficult courses.”

AP Calculus teacher Brian Rodkey agrees that the class has its benefits despite being a challenging course.

“There’s a huge aspect of academic success in college, that is around organization, time management, and just being willing to work through problems,” Rodkey said. “Realize from past experience of success in class that just because you hit something difficult, doesn’t mean you have to get stopped by it.”

Ultimately, Taylor believes that taking AP Calculus was a good decision in the long run, and he is thankful for the opportunity to have taken the class.

“I’m able to embrace harder courses now,” Taylor said. “And I feel like I’m prepared for anything after [AP Calculus].”