<p>During the summer I plan on self studing AP Calculus BC (and review before May) What is the best way to do this? Should getting a Prep Book be enough or do I need to use a textbook to supplement? I have Thomas Calculus and Stewart Calculus but they are somewhat difficult to understand, is there an AP quality calculus text that is written a little more clearly (if need)?</p>
<p>Thanks for all your help</p>
<p>USE THE INTERNET. Animations and explanations for BC topics are everywhere. Really work the fundamentals of calculus over the summer.</p>
<p>What kind of fundamentals do you mean.</p>
<p>Just understand Derivatives, Limits, and Integrals because for the most part I have that down I am just not solid on many of the applications like the volume of a shape using Integrals and whatnot.</p>
<p>Don't worry about applications too much over summer. Make sure you understand trig, polar, parametric, like the back of your hand, and drill like crazy with derivatives and integrals so that the techniques and rules become second-nature. </p>
<p>The reason people have so much trouble with calculus is because of shaky fundamentals.</p>
<p>Alright I'll drill myself till I have a very good understanding, but what would be the best way to study the actual applications, Textbook with Prep Book, or Prep Book by itself?</p>