About the Authors
David Bock taught AP Calculus during his 35 years at Ithaca High School, and served for several
years as an Exam Reader for the College Board. He also taught mathematics at Tompkins-Cortland
Community College, Ithaca College, and Cornell University. A recipient of several local, state, and
national teaching awards, Dave has coauthored five textbooks, and now leads workshops for AP
teachers.
Shirley Hockett taught mathematics for 45 years, first at Cornell University and later at Ithaca
College, where she was named Professor Emerita in 1991. An outstanding teacher, she won numerous
awards and authored six mathematics textbooks. Shirley’s experiences as an Exam Reader and Table
Leader for AP Calculus led her to write the first AP Calculus review book, first published in 1971.