3-Month AP Calculus Exam Study Guide

The AP Calculus exam (AB or BC) is not your typical high school exam. It requires substantial preparation. In this article, Ill present some tips for prepping for the exam and suggest a 3-month AP Calculus exam study plan. The AP Calculus Exam The AP Calculus AB or BC test has two main sections, taking a total of 3 hours and 15 minutes to complete. Fortunately, there is always a short break between the two sections. There are two types of problem on the exam. Section I consists of -week schedule is based on the 2017 test dates. Note, the suggested review topics depend on whether you plan to take the AB or the BC test. WeekPractice TestAB ReviewBC Review Week 1 (2/5 - 2/11)Practice Test 1Review testReview test Week 2 (2/12 - 2/18)Interpreting graphs / asymptotesLimits, Continuity, asymptotes, etc. Week 3 (2/19 - 2/25)Limits and continuityDerivative rules Week (5/7-5/9)AP Calculus Exam Day! General Tips According to this schedule, you will take a practice exam every two or three weeks. Then use the rest of that week to review missed problems. On weeks in which you have no practice test, review challenging topics from the suggested category. Feel free to adjust the review topics as needed. Final Thoughts The main idea is that you must prepare for your AP Calculus exam far in advance of the actual test. Cramming the night before will do no good. This post outlines a 3-month AP Calculus study plan that should give you plenty of time to work on your skills before the test. Good luck on the exam!!!