Advanced Placement & Electives

Giving students a head start on college-level coursework

As of December 31, 2023, HMH will no longer distribute Wiley programs. For more information, please visit Wiley.com or send an email to WileyHSAP@wiley.com.


Unlock students’ potential to step up

Broad access to carefully curated HMH Advanced Placement® & Electives titles dramatically impacts students’ ability to thrive in college and beyond. HMH Advanced Placement & Electives provides personalized supports within proven content and instruction to deepen every student’s understanding of critical concepts and their real-world applications. Together, we can create a culture where AP® level success is celebrated by educators, students, and families alike.

A Pathway to Success

Our new partnership with John Wiley & Sons College Division exemplifies our commitment to ensuring an equitable path to success for students across all grade levels, subject areas, and proficiency levels. Wiley’s proven resources for Advanced Placement, honors, and elective courses in high school enable us to unlock students’ potential to step up to—and succeed with—college-level work.

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Proven Content

Excite and challenge students with time-tested content and innovative pedagogy delivered by nationally known classroom and research thought leaders.

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Equal Access

Combine clear, authoritative text with engaging illustrations, examples, and purposeful student activities to accommodate different learning styles.

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Purposeful Technology

Enhance classroom instruction with interactive graphs, simulations, animations, videos, and assessment tools that measure each student's progress in real time.

  • A Complete Digital Experience

Our digital learning environment includes the complete contents of the student textbook with interactive resources and real-time assessments embedded throughout.

  • Flexible Support for Teachers

AP equity means full support for educators too. Enhance your practice with foundational skill building that really works for high school students, real-time assessment tools for course correcting, and integration support and training.

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Our Solutions

Quality college-level courses across subject areas

Math

We offer students a wide variety of options to pursue aftercompleting Algebra 2, including Trigonometry, Precalculus, AP Calculus,AP Statistics, and more.

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Science

Our Science solutions deliver hands-on explorations that bring outthe scientist in every student. Courses include Anatomy &Physiology, AP Environmental Science, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics.

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Social Studies

From Geography to Economics and Psychology, our Social Studiessolutions encourage students to discover how various people, places,cultures, and concepts intertwine to create the world we live in.

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Career & Tech

These programs explore current, real-world concepts and skills that students will need to pursue careers in their chosen fields.

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Business & Accounting

Covering personal and business financial management, our Accountingand Business solutions provide a clear introduction to fundamentalaccounting, finance, and business principles with lessons thatdemonstrate relevance.

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Computer Science

Offering an in-depth look at Java® and Python®, our Computer Science courses introduce fundamental programmingtechniques, develop necessary design skills, and support students inbecoming confident coders.

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Advanced & Electives Materials from HMH and Wiley

The HMH + Wiley partnership offers high schools some of the top titles in AP, honors, and electives. Our AP Editions provide the same authoritative content used on college campuses, supported by features developed especially for high school classrooms. We are proud to offer you digital access to our time-tested content and instruction developed by nationally known educators and thought leaders.

Available Materials

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Precalculus WF1631350

Precalculus

Cynthia Young developed this curriculum to seamlessly align with how teachers teach and to fully support student learning, Precalculus offers an intuitive, supportive program for students without sacrificing the rigor needed for true conceptual understanding and preparation for Calculus.

  • Interactive animations bring the math to life
  • Catch the Mistake exercises promote critical thinking
  • Text mirrors the teacher's voice, which aids students when not in the classroom

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Functions Modeling Change WF1631350

Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus

This program is designed to accomplish the main goals of the precalculus course: to build a solid mathematical foundation and prepare students for calculus. The authors achieve this by focusing on a small number of key topics, thereby emphasizing depth of understanding rather than breadth of coverage.

  • Presents each function symbolically, numerically, graphically, and verbally (the Rule of Four)
  • An ideal lead-in to Hughes-Hallett’s Calculus. Both programs are developed by the Harvard Calculus Consortium
  • Allows introduction of trigonometry via right triangle OR unit circle

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WF1577750 Anton Calculus

Calculus, AP® Edition, Anton and Bivens

Calculus, AP Edition by Anton and Bivens strives to increase student comprehension and conceptual understanding through a balance of rigor and clarity of explanations, sound mathematics, and excellent exercises, applications, and examples.

  • Rated best AP Calculus book on apreviewbook.com
  • Authored by Steven Davis, Chief Reader for the AP Exam

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WF1577750 Hughes Hallett Calculus

Calculus, AP® Edition, Hughes-Hallett, et al.

Calculus, AP® Edition, by Hughes-Hallett, Gleason, McCallum, et al., promotes an approach in which understanding and computation reinforce each other. This edition reflects the many voices of AP teachers and faculty at research universities and colleges.

  • The authors are members of the Harvard Calculus Consortium, the group credited with pioneering the “Rule of Four.”
  • Deborah Hughes-Hallett won the American Mathematical Society’s 2022 Award for Impact on Teaching and Learning of Mathematics.

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WF1577750 Tintle Intro Stats

Introduction to Statistical Investigations, AP® Edition, Tintle, Carver, et al.

Introduction to Statistical Investigations by Tintle, Carver, et al. is the first AP Statistics program designed from the ground up to follow the GAISE recommendations endorsed by the American Statistical Association®.

  • Introduces a spiral approach to teaching Statistics
  • Named the most promising new textbook by the Mathematical Association of America when it premiered

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College Algebra WF1631350

College Algebra, Young

Cynthia Young’s College Algebra is an intuitive, supportive program for students that does not sacrifice the rigor needed for true conceptual understanding and preparation for more advanced math courses.

  • Robust teaching and learning package with numerous digital resources in the WileyPLUS Digital Learning Environment
  • Immediate insight into strengths and problem areas through a combination of dynamic course materials and visual reports in WileyPLUS
  • "Modeling Our World" projects engage students by using real-world data to model mathematical applications found in everyday life

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Trigonometry WF1631350

Trigonometry, Young

Trigonometry by Cynthia Young helps bridge the gap between classroom lessons and homework by mirroring the instructor’s voice outside the classroom through digital resources and learning activities. These materials take the guesswork out of studying by offering students an easy-to-read and clear roadmap that tells them what to do, how to do it, and whether they did it right.

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Fundamentals of Physics, AP® Edition

Fundamentals of Physics, AP Edition by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker provides students with the skills they need to succeed in AP® Physics and in future coursework, through its focus on conceptual understanding, problem solving, and real-world applications.

  • Most widely used Calculus-based AP Physics book

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Cutnell & Johnson Physics, AP® Edition

Authors David Young and Shane Stadler created this curriculum around three main goals–conceptual understanding, problem solving, and establishing relevance—so that students can be successful in class and on the Advanced Placement® exam.

  • Rated best AP Physics 1 and 2 book on apreviewbook.com

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Environment, AP® Edition

From authors Hassenzahl, Hager, Gift, Berg, and Raven, Environment, AP Edition centers around themes of sustainability and environmental systems. This program fosters an understanding of the science behind the critical environmental issues we face today.

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Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter

This program by Jespersen and Hyslop provides the forum for problem solving and concept mastery of chemical phenomena that your students need in order to succeed on the AP®Chemistry exam.

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Anatomy and Physiology WF1631350

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology

Tortora's Principles of Anatomy & Physiology has been the leading program for students of human anatomy and physiology on college campuses and in high schools for several decades. Its exceptionally comprehensive, detailed, and accessible coverage makes it the standard resource of its kind.

  • 3D interactives, like Real Anatomy cadaver software
  • Practitioner's Perspective Videos
  • Clinical Connection readings

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Big Java: Early Objects

In this program, Cay Horstmann introduces students to fundamental programming techniques and help them master basic concepts and skills to become confident coders.

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Human Geography for the AP® Course

Human Geography for the AP® Course by Fouberg and Murphy teaches students to appreciate the diversity of people, places, and cultures that shape our world, while preparing them for success on the AP® exam and in college and careers.

  • The most widely-used Human Geography text
  • No prerequisites means the course is perfect for ninth graders as an introduction to AP® programs
  • ArcGIS mapping technology, with maps vetted by professional cartographers
  • Integrated AP® Exam Prep features
  • Wraparound Teacher Edition

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Psychology in Action

Psychology in Action by Huffman, Dowdell, and Sanderson fosters student success through active learning, prompting students to think critically and engage with materials. With new pedagogical aids, students examine their own learning strengths and apply concepts to their everyday lives.

  • Features like “Grit and a Growth Mindset” and “Personal and Professional Success” motivate students to do their best and develop habits for future success

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Precalculus WF1631350

Introduction to Personal Finance, Grable and Palmer

Introduction to Personal Finance by Grable and Palmer prepares students to succeed in college-level courses and in life. Explore the content developed by professors of financial planning John Grable and Lance Palmer and see how it gives students the money smarts they need to gain full control of their future.

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Economics WF1631350

Economics: Theory and Practice

Welch’s Economics: Theory and Practice introduces students to basic economic concepts, institutions, relationships, and terminologies and is an outstanding resource for AP® Macroeconomics and/or AP® Microeconomics. Students learn how to use economic thinking in their course work, careers, and everyday lives.

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MATH

Precalculus WF1631350

Precalculus

Cynthia Young developed this curriculum to seamlessly align with how teachers teach and to fully support student learning, Precalculus offers an intuitive, supportive program for students without sacrificing the rigor needed for true conceptual understanding and preparation for Calculus.

  • Interactive animations bring the math to life
  • Catch the Mistake exercises promote critical thinking
  • Text mirrors the teacher's voice, which aids students when not in the classroom

Contact Us

Functions Modeling Change WF1631350

Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus

This program is designed to accomplish the main goals of the precalculus course: to build a solid mathematical foundation and prepare students for calculus. The authors achieve this by focusing on a small number of key topics, thereby emphasizing depth of understanding rather than breadth of coverage.

  • Presents each function symbolically, numerically, graphically, and verbally (the Rule of Four)
  • An ideal lead-in to Hughes-Hallett’s Calculus. Both programs are developed by the Harvard Calculus Consortium
  • Allows introduction of trigonometry via right triangle OR unit circle

Contact Us

WF1577750 Anton Calculus

Calculus, AP® Edition, Anton and Bivens

Calculus, AP Edition by Anton and Bivens strives to increase student comprehension and conceptual understanding through a balance of rigor and clarity of explanations, sound mathematics, and excellent exercises, applications, and examples.

  • Rated best AP Calculus book on apreviewbook.com
  • Authored by Steven Davis, Chief Reader for the AP Exam

Request Review Copy

WF1577750 Hughes Hallett Calculus

Calculus, AP® Edition, Hughes-Hallett, et al.

Calculus, AP® Edition, by Hughes-Hallett, Gleason, McCallum, et al., promotes an approach in which understanding and computation reinforce each other. This edition reflects the many voices of AP teachers and faculty at research universities and colleges.

  • The authors are members of the Harvard Calculus Consortium, the group credited with pioneering the “Rule of Four.”
  • Deborah Hughes-Hallett won the American Mathematical Society’s 2022 Award for Impact on Teaching and Learning of Mathematics.

Request Review Copy

WF1577750 Tintle Intro Stats

Introduction to Statistical Investigations, AP® Edition, Tintle, Carver, et al.

Introduction to Statistical Investigations by Tintle, Carver, et al. is the first AP Statistics program designed from the ground up to follow the GAISE recommendations endorsed by the American Statistical Association®.

  • Introduces a spiral approach to teaching Statistics
  • Named the most promising new textbook by the Mathematical Association of America when it premiered

Request Review Copy

College Algebra WF1631350

College Algebra, Young

Cynthia Young’s College Algebra is an intuitive, supportive program for students that does not sacrifice the rigor needed for true conceptual understanding and preparation for more advanced math courses.

  • Robust teaching and learning package with numerous digital resources in the WileyPLUS Digital Learning Environment
  • Immediate insight into strengths and problem areas through a combination of dynamic course materials and visual reports in WileyPLUS
  • "Modeling Our World" projects engage students by using real-world data to model mathematical applications found in everyday life

Request Review Copy

Trigonometry WF1631350

Trigonometry, Young

Trigonometry by Cynthia Young helps bridge the gap between classroom lessons and homework by mirroring the instructor’s voice outside the classroom through digital resources and learning activities. These materials take the guesswork out of studying by offering students an easy-to-read and clear roadmap that tells them what to do, how to do it, and whether they did it right.

Request Review Copy

SCIENCE

Cutnell & Johnson Physics, AP® Edition

Authors David Young and Shane Stadler created this curriculum around three main goals–conceptual understanding, problem solving, and establishing relevance—so that students can be successful in class and on the Advanced Placement® exam.

  • Rated best AP Physics 1 and 2 book on apreviewbook.com

Request Review Copy

Fundamentals of Physics, AP® Edition

Fundamentals of Physics, AP Edition by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker provides students with the skills they need to succeed in AP® Physics and in future coursework, through its focus on conceptual understanding, problem solving, and real-world applications.

  • Most widely used Calculus-based AP Physics book

Request Review Copy

Environment, AP® Edition

From authors Hassenzahl, Hager, Gift, Berg, and Raven, Environment, AP Edition centers around themes of sustainability and environmental systems. This program fosters an understanding of the science behind the critical environmental issues we face today.

Request Review Copy

Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter

This program by Jespersen and Hyslop provides the forum for problem solving and concept mastery of chemical phenomena that your students need in order to succeed on the AP®Chemistry exam.

Request Review Copy

Anatomy and Physiology WF1631350

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology

Tortora's Principles of Anatomy & Physiology has been the leading program for students of human anatomy and physiology on college campuses and in high schools for several decades. Its exceptionally comprehensive, detailed, and accessible coverage makes it the standard resource of its kind.

  • 3D interactives, like Real Anatomy cadaver software
  • Practitioner's Perspective Videos
  • Clinical Connection readings

Contact Us

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Big Java: Early Objects

In this program, Cay Horstmann introduces students to fundamental programming techniques and help them master basic concepts and skills to become confident coders.

Request Review Copy

SOCIAL STUDIES

Human Geography for the AP® Course

Human Geography for the AP® Course by Fouberg and Murphy teaches students to appreciate the diversity of people, places, and cultures that shape our world, while preparing them for success on the AP® exam and in college and careers.

  • The most widely-used Human Geography text
  • No prerequisites means the course is perfect for ninth graders as an introduction to AP® programs
  • ArcGIS mapping technology, with maps vetted by professional cartographers
  • Integrated AP® Exam Prep features
  • Wraparound Teacher Edition

Contact Us

Psychology in Action

Psychology in Action by Huffman, Dowdell, and Sanderson fosters student success through active learning, prompting students to think critically and engage with materials. With new pedagogical aids, students examine their own learning strengths and apply concepts to their everyday lives.

  • Features like “Grit and a Growth Mindset” and “Personal and Professional Success” motivate students to do their best and develop habits for future success

Request Review Copy

Precalculus WF1631350

Introduction to Personal Finance, Grable and Palmer

Introduction to Personal Finance by Grable and Palmer prepares students to succeed in college-level courses and in life. Explore the content developed by professors of financial planning John Grable and Lance Palmer and see how it gives students the money smarts they need to gain full control of their future.

Contact Us

Economics WF1631350

Economics: Theory and Practice

Welch’s Economics: Theory and Practice introduces students to basic economic concepts, institutions, relationships, and terminologies and is an outstanding resource for AP® Macroeconomics and/or AP® Microeconomics. Students learn how to use economic thinking in their course work, careers, and everyday lives.

Contact Us