5 Steps to a 5 AP Calculus AB 2019 - William Ma

MA 3972-MA-Book April 11, 2018 12:4

12 STEP 1. Set Up Your Study Plan

A Calendar for Approach C:

A Six-Week Preparation for the AP Calculus AB Exam

At this point, we are going to assume that you have been building your calculus

knowledge base for more than six months. You will, therefore, use this book primarily

as a specific guide to the AP Calculus AB exam.

Given the time constraints, now is not the time to try to expand your AP Calculus

curriculum. Rather, it is time to limit and refine what you already do know.

APRIL1st---15th

Skim Steps 1 and 2.

Skim Chapters 6---10.

Carefully go over the “Rapid Review”

sections of Chapters 6---10.

Take the Diagnostic Test.

Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses.

Study appropriate chapters to correct

weaknesses.

APRIL16th---MAY1st

Skim Chapters 11---14.

Carefully go over the “Rapid Review”

sections of Chapters 11---14.

Complete Practice Exam 1.

Score yourself and analyze your errors.

Study appropriate chapters to correct

weaknesses.

MAY First Two Weeks (THIS IS IT!)

Complete Practice Exam 2.

Score yourself and analyze your errors.

Study appropriate chapters to correct

weaknesses.

Get a good night’s sleep the night

before the exam. Fall asleep knowing

you are well prepared.

GOOD LUCK ON THE TEST!