act time management<\/a>. the article goes over some simple tips and tricks that you can\u2019t afford to miss on exam day.<\/p>\nanother thing to remember is that like all ap exams, on calculus ab\/bc there is no penalty for guessing. that\u2019s right; no points are deducted for incorrect answers. why is that a good thing for you? well, if there is a question or two where you get stuck, there is no shame in guessing and moving on. just don\u2019t leave any questions blank!<\/p>\n
break (10 minutes)<\/strong><\/p>\nbreak is an important time during any ap exam. but for a three-hour test like ap calculus ab\/bc, you\u2019re only at the halfway mark. go to the bathroom, drink a little water, and don\u2019t forget to eat something. you\u2019re going to need some fuel to finish strong.<\/p>\n
section ii: free response (6 questions, 90 minutes, 50% of exam score) <\/strong><\/p>\nsection ii is further broken down into two sections: part a and part b.<\/p>\n
\npart a: 2 problems, 30 minutes\n\nyou need a graphing calculator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n part b: 4 problems, 60 minutes\n\nno calculator allowed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nlike many stem ap exams, section ii on the ap calculus ab\/bc exams has a series of tasks contained in each question. in other words, each question will have part a, b, c, etc. each task represents a chunk of your time. to keep a handle on time management, count the number of tasks you are required to do at the beginning of section ii. that way you know the exact amount of time you can dedicate to each task.<\/p>\n
another thing to remember before you go jumping into practice tests is that on certain parts of sections i & ii a graphing calculator is required. my advice: <\/strong>choose a calculator and stick with it. the more comfortable you are with your calculator, there\u2019s less of a chance of it slowing you down (or you making a mistake on it) on test day.<\/p>\nsection ii pro-tip<\/strong>: if you\u2019ve taken multiple timed practice tests, and are comfortable with time management, try to squeeze in the last 2-3 minutes to review what you wrote. even if the correct answer is in your mind, the stress of the situation might cause you to leave out important information in your replies. if you have time to catch these mistakes, you can fix them.<\/p>\n\n
test content: section i (multiple choice)<\/h2>\n even though the exams in their current form are brand new, many multiple choice questions from previous years\u2019 ap calculus ab\/bc exams are still a valid way to practice for test day. if your teacher knows what he or she is doing, you will see old (but still relevant) exam questions on just about every one of your tests throughout the year.<\/p>\n
the multiple-choice questions will test your calculus knowledge in many different ways. all the questions are \u2018stand alone,\u2019 meaning there are no groups of questions focused on a set of data or chart. yet on many questions you will need to analyze a graph or data set. take time to read the question first before examining the graph\/data set.<\/p>\n
one last thing about time management<\/strong>: if you\u2019re comfortable with time management on other standardized tests, you should have little to no trouble with the ap calculus exams\u2019 multiple-choice sections. even so, remember my previous advice: if necessary, guess and move on.<\/p>\n\n
test content: section ii (free response questions)<\/h2>\n like many of the questions on the multiple-choice section, to answer the free response questions, you need to analyze data in the form of text, charts, or graphs, or graphics.<\/p>\n
let\u2019s say, for example, the four free response questions in part b represent 12 tasks (parts). that means you have 5 minutes to complete each task. to write your best replies, consider trying the following strategy when you tackle a practice ap calculus ab\/bc exam:<\/p>\n
\n3 minutes: plan out your reply.\n\ntime to calculate! use the margins of your test booklet as scratch paper. remember, all the test readers what to see is the answer!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n 2 minutes: write your reply.\n\nthe only thing that matters is that you a) answer the question and b) follow the directions.\n\nif you take multiple practice tests, the act of writing answers under pressure will become second nature, something that doesn\u2019t take up a lot of brain power compared to the questions themselves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
the end<\/h2>\n ap calculus ab\/bc are two courses traditionally taken by 12th<\/sup> grade students. after the exam is over, you have graduation and college to look forward to. yet as may turns to june, high school and college teachers across the country sit down to grade your free response replies. in short…<\/p>\nthe college board will release ap calculus ab\/bc scores in early july.<\/strong><\/p>\nyep, one day in the middle of summer you\u2019ll get an email saying that your scores are ready on your college board account. for those of you that earn a 5, congratulations. you definitely just earned yourself some delicious college credit. for anything less, you would need to double-check your college’s policy for ap calculus.<\/p>\n
\u201cbut,\u201d you may ask. \u201ci earned a 4. why wouldn’t my top choice colleges accept 4s?\u201d take it from me, someone who barely passed calculus in college, calculus is hard, really hard. while some top colleges do allow students with 3s and 4s to place into higher-level classes, many don’t.<\/p>\n
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thanks, issac. appreciate it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
but hey, there are certain advantages to retaking calculus in college. first of all, it\u2019s a good time to \u2018fill in the gaps\u2019 in your calculus knowledge. also, coming into calculus 101 with a foundation of knowledge is a great thing. the experience will be less stressful for you than to students who did not take ap calculus in high school. take it from me, freshman year is already stressful enough. why complicate things?<\/p>\n
ap calculus ab\/bc are two of the most challenging ap courses out there. yet that doesn\u2019t mean the exam is impossible. if you pay attention in class, study (a lot), and take a few practice tests, you\u2019ll be well prepared for exam day.<\/p>\n
get out there and slay the beast. till next time, magooshers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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