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    AP Calculus AB & BC Crash Course
    AP Calculus AB & BC Crash Course
    AP Calculus AB & BC Crash Course
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    AP Calculus AB & BC Crash Course

    By F. Banu and J. Rosebush

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    AP Calculus AB & BC Crash Course - Gets You a Higher Advanced Placement Score in Less Time

    Crash Course is perfect for the time-crunched student, the last-minute studier, or anyone who wants a refresher on the subject. AP Calculus AB & BC Crash Course gives you:

    Targeted, Focused Review – Study Only What You Need to Know
    Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the AP Calculus AB & BC course description outline and actual AP test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exams, so you can make the most of your valuable study time. Written by experienced math teachers, our easy-to-read format covers: functions, graphs, units, derivatives, integrals, and polynomial approximations and series.

    Expert Test-taking Strategies
    Our authors share detailed question-level strategies and explain the best way to answer AP questions you’ll find on the exams. By following their expert tips and advice, you can boost your overall point score.

    Take REA’s Practice Exam
    After studying the material in the Crash Course, go online and test what you’ve learned. Our practice exam features timed testing, detailed explanations of answers, and automatic scoring analysis. The exam is balanced to include every topic and type of question found on the actual AP exam, so you know you’re studying the smart way.

    Whether you’re cramming for the test at the last minute, looking for extra review, or want to study on your own in preparation for the exams – this is the study guide every AP Calculus AB & BC student must have.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherResearch & Education Association
    Release dateJan 1, 2013
    ISBN9780738666280
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      PART I

      INTRODUCTION

      Chapter 1

      Keys for Success on the AP Calculus AB & BC Exams

      Let’s face it. The AP Calculus exams are not easy. The course itself is filled with hundreds of formulas, diagrams, and nuances that can be confusing, and by the time you take the actual AP exam, you may be overwhelmed by what you think you need to know to get a good score. But don’t worry, this Crash Course focuses on the key information you really need to know for both calculus exams. However, this is not a traditional review book. During the course of the school year, you should have learned most of the material that will appear on the AP Calculus exam you’re taking. If, as you go through this book, you discover that there is something you don’t understand, consult your textbook or ask your teacher for clarification.

      This Crash Course will help you become more pragmatic in your approach to studying for the AP Calculus exam. It’s like taking notes on 3 x 5 cards, except we’ve already done it for you in a streamlined outline format.

      STRUCTURE OF THE EXAM

      Both the AP Calculus AB and BC exams have the same format.

      Each section of the test is worth 50% of your grade. You will have 3¼ hours to complete the exams. According to the College Board, in Section II of Calculus AB and BC, if you complete Part A before your time is up, you cannot move on to Part B. So if you finish that section early, you will have time to check your answers. However, if you complete Part B before your 60 minutes are up, you can keep the green insert and return to Part A, without the use of the calculator. The two Part A problems will appear on the green insert. Part B questions will appear on a separate sealed insert. You will have enough space to work out your problems in the exam booklet.

      The multiple-choice answers are scored electronically, and you are not penalized for incorrect answers. Therefore, it makes sense to guess on a question if you don’t know the answer.

      In the free-response section of the exams, it is important to show your work so the AP readers can evaluate your method of achieving your answers. You will receive partial credit as long as your methods, reasoning, and conclusions are presented in a clear way. You should use complete sentences when answering the questions in this portion of the exam.

      For those questions requiring the use of a graphing calculator, the scorers will want to see your mathematical setup that led to the solution provided by the calculator. You should demonstrate the equation being solved, derivatives being evaluated, and so on. Your answers should be in standard mathematical notation.

      If a calculation is given as a decimal approximation, it should be correct to three places following the decimal point, unless you are asked for something different in the question.

      THE SCORES

      The scores from Part I and II are combined to create a composite score.

      AP SCORE SCALE

      To be qualified is to receive college credit or advanced placement. However, the acceptance of these scores for credit is at the discretion of the individual college.

      According to the statistics reported by the College Board, 55.6% of all the students who took the AP Calculus AB exam in May 2010 scored a 3 or higher and 21.2% received a 5. Almost 50% scored a 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam.

      2010 AP Calculus AB Grade Distributions

      Source: College Board

      If you’re taking the AP Calculus BC exam, you will receive a Calculus AB subscore for that part of the Calculus BC exam that covers AB topics.

      2010 AP Calculus BC Grade Distributions

      Calculus BC

      Source: College Board

      Calculus AB Subscore

      Source: College Board

      What does this all mean? Why is the percentage of people who take the Calculus BC exam so much higher than those who take the Calculus AB exam? It has to do with the level of the student taking the BC exam. It doesn’t mean they’re smarter, but rather that they’ve already been through the AB level, which represents about 40% of the BC-level exam, so that part should then be much easier. After all, almost 85% who took the BC exam scored a 3 or higher on the AB portion of the BC test.

      Most of this shouldn’t have too much impact on how you do on the exam. If you study for the test using this Crash Course book and pay attention during the school year, you will likely be pleasantly surprised when you receive your scores.

      STRATEGIES FOR SCORING HIGH

      Keep in mind that one of the best ways to prepare for this exam is to research past exams. These exams do not change that much from year to year, so it makes sense to go back into previous tests and answer the questions. The single most important aspect of scoring high on any standardized test is to have complete familiarity with the questions that will be asked on the test. You may not find exact questions, but you will find those that are similar in content to questions you will find on your exam. On the College Board website you will find past free-response questions posted. The more questions you answer in preparation for the test, the better you will do on the actual exam.

      On the actual exam, make sure you write clearly. This sounds like a very simple thing, but if those who are scoring your exam cannot read your answer, you will lose credit. We suggest that you cross out work rather than erase it.

      Along those lines, keep in mind that because you will be graded on your method of calculations, make sure you show all of your work. Clearly identify functions, graphs, tables, or any other items that you’ve included in order to reach your conclusions.

      Read the graphs carefully, as well as the questions. Make sure they correspond and that you are dealing with like terms.

      You do not need to simplify numeric or algebraic answers. Decimal approximations should be correct to three places—unless stated otherwise.

      USING SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

      This test prep contains everything you need to know in order to score well on either the AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC exams. The AP Calculus Course Description Booklet published by the College Board can also be a very useful tool in your studies. If you go to the College Board website (http://www.collegeboard.org) you can download sample multiple-choice questions, as well as free-response questions going back to 2002. Studies have shown that along with understanding the basic idea of what will be covered on the test (i.e., this Crash Course book), the more practice questions you answer, the better you will do on the actual exam.

      Additionally, if you would like to assess your test-readiness for the AP Calculus exams after studying this Crash Course, you can access a complimentary full-length AP Calculus AB or BC practice exam at www.rea.com/studycenter. These true-to-format tests include detailed explanations of answers and will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses before taking the actual exam.

      PART II

      FUNCTIONS, GRAPHS, AND LIMITS

      Chapter 2

      Analysis of Graphs

      I. ANALYSIS OF GRAPHS

      Basic Functions—you need to know how to graph the following functions and any of their transformations by hand.

      Polynomials, absolute value, square root functions

      Trigonometric functions

      Inverse trigonometric functions and their domain and range

      Exponential and Natural Logarithmic functions

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