{"id":9618,"date":"2017-04-25t14:57:40","date_gmt":"2017-04-25t21:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/?p=9618"},"modified":"2018-10-26t06:31:31","modified_gmt":"2018-10-26t13:31:31","slug":"ap-calculus-bc-exam-study-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/ap\/ap-calculus-bc-exam-study-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"ap calculus bc exam study tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

so you’ve decided to take the ap calculus bc exam in may. or maybe you have to take the test because your ap calculus teacher requires it in place of a final exam. either way, you’re going to need these five ap calculus bc exam study tips!<\/p>\n

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ap calculus bc exam study tips<\/h2>\n

it takes a lot of time and effort to prepare yourself for any ap exam. the following tips represent a few general test-taking strategies as well as specific info about the calculus bc exam.<\/p>\n

1. know what’s on the exam<\/h3>\n

obviously, if you don’t know what you’re getting into, then you probably won’t do well.<\/p>\n

the ap calculus bc exam is the more comprehensive of the two ap calculus exams. as such, the test covers everything that the ab exam does and then some.<\/p>\n

the are four big ideas<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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  1. limits<\/li>\n
  2. derivatives<\/li>\n
  3. integrals<\/li>\n
  4. sequences and series<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    the first three big ideas are also covered on the ab exam. however, the bc exams goes further in depth.<\/p>\n

    for example, you will find vector functions, parametric equations, and polar functions on the ap calculus bc exam.<\/p>\n

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    this is an example of a polar graph called the four-leaf rose. you can expect to see polar functions on the ap calculus bc exam.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    for a detailed list of topics, check out: what topics are on the ap calculus bc exam?<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    2. know the format of the exam<\/h3>\n

    like the ap calculus ab exam, the bc exam lasts 3 hours and 15 minutes, with a short break in the middle.<\/p>\n

    the test is divided into two sections, multiple choice<\/strong> and free response<\/strong>. furthermore, each section consists of two parts: calculator and no-calculator.<\/p>\n

    for more information about the format, including the number of problems and timing, see
    \n    what is the format of the ap calculus bc test?<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    3. familiarize yourself with your calculator<\/h3>\n

    you should find a good graphing calculator early in the fall and spend time getting to know how to use it.<\/p>\n

    the most expensive calculator in the world will do you no good if you can only figure out how to add and multiply on it.<\/p>\n

    here is a partial list of some useful features common to many of the graphing calculators that are recommended for the ap calculus exams.<\/p>\n