<p>So now the the first marking period is ending, I'm probably going to to end up with between a B- or C (most likely) depending on my last test. I have A- and As in my other AP classes( bio, Lang,Apush), how do you think this looks and is it possible for me to bring it up next marking period to an B+/A-?</p>
<p>By the way it’s Calulus AB</p>
<p>This happened to me with once, but I missed school because I shattered my knee and had to have immediate surgery. I asked my teacher what I could do to get an A in the class. He gave me a list of things I had to do, and test scores I would have to get. I worked my butt off, but he gave me an A because of my hard work.</p>
<p>That makes me hopeful, the problem is I understand the concepts but on the tests, I choke especially on the last test which was derivative rules</p>
<p>Positive attitude and healthy study habits go a long way my friend.</p>
<p>Lucky, my worries is not the calc part but like the basic algebra and adding that I should know. My teacher takes crazy points off for things like that</p>
<p>I know how you feel. I’m in the same boat! My chain rule test was awful 
don’t think this looks necessarily too bad… colleges usually want half year reports (so first semester, marking periods 1 & 2 essentially) and if you bring it up second marking period it could average out to a higher grade. Definitely talk to your teacher and go in for help if you need, work something out. My friend hired a private tutor so maybe you could go in that direction as well</p>
<p>OP, you’re going to be fine. AP Calc isn’t for everyone. I went to one of the top 100 high schools in the nation and got C’s both semesters in AP Calc AB. I had 800’s on Math and the SAT II and a 5 on the AP. Just because you’re struggling in the class does NOT mean you’re a poor math student. Try to ask your teacher for help, and definitely shoot for that B, but if not, it’s not the end of the world. I did fine in college admissions even with those marks on my transcript-- I was offered a GT to Cornell and admitted to Berkeley and UCLA among others. </p>
<p>Hang in there, and best of luck!</p>