AP Calculus Ab & Bc Crash Course (Rea)

by Dalessio Michael

• ISBN13: 9780738608877
• ISBN10: 0738608874
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-08
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

REA#x19;s NEWAPCalculus AB & BCCrash CourseGets You a Higher AP Score in Less TimeREA#x19;s Crash Course is perfect for the time-crunched student, the last-minute studier, or anyone who wants a refresher on the subject.Are you crunched for time? Have you started studying for your AP Calculus AB & BC exams yet? How will you memorize everything you need to know before the tests? Do you wish there was a fast and easy way to study for the exams AND boost your score? If this sounds like you, don#x19;t panic.REA#x19;s Calculus AB & BCCrash Courseis just what you need. OurCrash Coursegives you:Targeted, Focused Review #xE2;#xAC;#x1C; Study Only What You Need to KnowTheCrash Courseis 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 gives you a crash course in functions, graphs, units, derivatives, integrals, and polynomial approximations and series.Expert Test-taking StrategiesOur authors share detailed question-level strategies and explain the best way to answer AP questions you#x19;ll find on the exams. By following their expert tips and advice, you can boost your overall point score!Take REA#x19;s FREE Practice ExamAfter studying the material in theCrash Course, go online and test what you#x19;ve learned. Our free 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#x19;re studying the smart way.Whether you#x19;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 #xE2;#xAC;#x1C; this is the study guide every AP Calculus AB & BC student must have.When it#x19;s crucial crunch time and your AP exam is just around the corner, you need REA#x19;s Calculus AB & BCCrash Course!

Table of Contents

About This Book	p. v
About Our Authors	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction
Keys for Success on the AP Calculus AB & BC Exams	p. 3
Functions, Graphs, and Limits
Analysis of Graphs	p. 11
Limits of Functions	p. 23
Asymptotes and Unbounded Behavior	p. 33
Continuity as a Property of Functions	p. 39
Parametric, Polar, and Vector Equations	p. 43
Derivatives
Derivatives	p. 55
Curve Sketching	p. 69
Optimization and Related Rates	p. 83
The Mean Value Theorem and Rolle's Theorem	p. 89
Newton's Method and Euler's Method	p. 93
Integrals
Types of Integrals, Interpretations and Properties of Definite Integrals, Theorems	p. 99
Riemann Sums (LRAM, RRAM, MRAM) and the Trapezoid Rule	p. 107
Applications of Antidifferentiation	p. 113
Techniques of Integration	p. 131
Sequences and Series
Sequences and Series	p. 139
Taylor and Maclaurin Series	p. 147
The Exam
The Graphing Calculator	p. 157
The Multiple-Choice Questions	p. 175
The Free-Response Questions	p. 181
Solutions for Practice Problems	p. 191
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Excerpts

ABOUT THIS BOOK

REA’sAP Calculus AB & BC Crash Courseis a targeted test prep
designed to assist you in your preparation for either version of the
AP Calculus exam. This book was developed based on an in-depth
analysis of both the AP Calculus Course Description outline as well
as actual AP test questions.

Written by an AP teacher and a college professor, our easy-to-read
format gives students a crash course in Calculus, for both the AB
and BC versions of the test. The targeted review chapters prepare
students for the exam by focusing on the important topics tested on
these exams.

Unlike other test preps, ourAP Calculus AB & BC Crash Coursegives
you a review specifically focused on what you really need to study
in order to ace the exam. The review chapters offer you a concise
way to learn all the important facts, terms, and concepts before
the exam. Topics that are exclusive to the BC version of the test
are highlighted.

The introduction discusses the keys for success and shows you
strategies to help you build your overall point score. Parts Two,
Three, Four, and Five are made up of our review chapters. Here you
will find the core of what you need to know on the actual exam.

Read through the material and pay attention to the diagrams. If
there’s anything you don’t understand, reread the material, then go
back to your textbook, or ask your Calculus teacher for clarification.
Make sure you’re prepared on test day.

Part Six focuses on the format of the actual AP Calculus tests. This
includes information about the multiple-choice questions as well as
the Free-Response questions. Our authors show you what you need
to know in order to anticipate the types of questions that will appear
on the exams.

No matter how or when you prepare for the AP Calculus AB or BC
exams, REA’sCrash Coursewill show you how to study efficiently and
strategically, so you can get a high score.

To check your test readiness for the AP Calculus AB and BC exams, either
before or after studying thisCrash Course, take our FREE online practice
exam.

 

To access your free practice exam, visitwww.rea.com/crashcourse
and follow the on-screen instructions. This true-to-format test features
automatic scoring, detailed explanations of all answers, and will help you
identify your strengths and weaknesses so you’ll be ready on exam day.

Good luck on your AP Calculus exams!