Hey everyone! I'm kinda stressed about my upcoming AP Calc AB exam. I've heard that going through past exams is a great way to prep. Does anyone know where I can find some of these past exams? How did you use them in your studying? Thanks in advance!
Hey! Yes, reviewing past AP Calculus AB exams is indeed a good strategy to familiarize yourself with types of questions and test format.
You can find released AP exams from previous years on the College Board's AP website. They provide free-response questions from past years, and it can be a valuable resource to see example problems and the detailed scoring guides on how they should be marked.
When using these past exams, remember that the focus should be to understand the process to solve the questions. Start by taking your time with each problem and working through it step-by-step. Use the scoring guides to see where you might lose points and why.
As your understanding improves and you get more comfortable, consider timing yourself to simulate actual test conditions. Spend at least a certain amount of time each week to practice these problems.
If you encounter questions that are difficult or you're unsure about, take note of them and go over these areas with your teacher or study group.
Finally, complement this by using AP review books and the College Board's AP Classroom resources which have plenty of practice questions and quizzes. Happy studying!
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