A Diverse Class
Many different types of students take AB Calculus. Very gifted math students whose school doesn’t offer BC calculus find themselves in this course along with students hoping to end their math career with this course (by testing out of college level calculus with AP credit). Some students who haven’t been exceptionally strong math students look to “push” themselves in their senior year and so they take this course. This course is challenging for all of these students, but is made easier with clear instruction and use of the calculator wherever possible. It is very important in this class to have regular review AP work throughout the semester so that no topics from the fall are forgotten by the time spring comes around.
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The final math class for many
All of the math you've learned has led you up to this. You can get through this one last math class, and still have it count like you took it in college.
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Regular review work is important
By the time you get a handle on derivatives, integrals are introduced. Many students have a hard time remembering the fall material during the springtime. Safeguard against these losses with regular AP work.
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Calculator usage makes or breaks the AP score
Though this class will require you to learn how to do everything by hand, many questions do not require the intense simplification needed if no calculator is available. Prioritize your time to improve your exam score.Â