<p>Next year, I'm taking AP Calc AB, but I plan on taking the BC exam. I have taken/am taking Calculus 1 at a local CC with no problems (have the highest grade in the class) so I will be able to take Calculus 2 at the same CC during the spring. I just want to know the biggest difference of the 2 exams besides the material. Will I have enough Calulus backround to take the test?</p>
<p>There is not much difference besides the material. BC covers a few more topics than does AB. Otherwise, the AB and the BC exams are identical in:
1. format
2. timing
3. number of questions
In fact, these two tests can be administered simultaneously in the same room. These two exams sometimes even share some free-response questions (the same question can appear on both AB and BC exams).</p>
<p>Whether you would be ready for the BC exam depends on the CC's curriculum. Go to <a href="http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/calculus_bc/topic.html?calcbc%5B/url%5D">http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/calculus_bc/topic.html?calcbc</a> and check to see if u have covered or will cover the materials listed.</p>
<p>On the actual exam, three of the FR questions are exactly the same. this year I believe it was 1,2 and 4. As far as the calss goes, BC covers all of AB plus series and imroper intergrals</p>
<p>and polar coordinates, as in this years test frq.</p>
<p>Series (big one), improper integrals, integration by parts, polar and parametric equations, and vectors. I think that's what is extra in BC.</p>