AP Calculus BC

Advanced Placement Calculus BC including series, parametric equations, and polar functions.

Study Strategies

Effective Free-Response Techniques

Acing Free-Response

  • Show all your work, even if you’re unsure of the answer.
  • Label everything: axes, variables, units, and steps.
  • Use correct notation—partial credit is your friend!
  • Clearly explain reasoning, especially on conceptual questions.

If you get stuck, write down what you know—sometimes partial credit can add up!

Examples

  • Write out each integration step, and check your answer by differentiating.

  • Draw a quick sketch to communicate your understanding of a curve or motion.

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