How to self study for AP Calc AB?

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<p>I'm a sophomore now, and I plan to self study AP Calc AB next year while I'm taking honors pre-calc. I've learned trig and algebra II before but my score didn't recognize the credit. What books should I buy and how should I prepare for it? I heard it's hard, but since there's still over a year, I think it should be managable. (I'm planning to buy Peterson's and PR, and start it over the summer)
In addition, I got 124 in AMC10 (which isn't really that good...should have gotten 139.5 ><) and 5 on AIME (which isn't that impressive too)</p>

<p>Thanks for any suggestions there.
btw, do anyone self study for AP Calc AB? most people seem to self study AP CAlc BC..</p>

<p>Thanks again to whoever replies.</p>

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<li>Get yourself a good textbook (Our class used Calculus: Early Transcendentals by James Stewart...it's been okay). </li>
<li>Google for Paul's Online Math Notes (they are VERY helpful ;))</li>
<li>Find an AP Calc syllabus online (I think they have some sample ones on the College board site). Use the syllabus to plan a studying schedule</li>
<li>Study :)</li>
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<p>I found the hard thing about Calculus is that it seems like most of the concepts are new. Once you understand it though, it's really useful!</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>It is pretty easy. But make sure you know what a slope field is.</p>

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<p>What is "AIME"?</p>

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<p>An extremely hard math test you have to qualify to take. I think the national median is a 1 and a mean a 0? Anyway, if you get an 11 on it you qualify for the national math olympiad.</p>

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<p>The mean is closer to 2.5, and you usually only need a 7-9 to qualify for the usamo.</p>

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<p>Where can I take it?</p>

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<p>So my math teacher lied to me, surge...I guess she was just trying to dissuade me from taking the AMC (or whatever the preliminary test is). lol.</p>

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<p>it depends on what your score on the prelim test was.</p>

<p>the formula is AMC score + 10x AIME score = #</p>

<p>you go onto usamo if the # is greater than the cutoff</p>

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<p>did anyone actually tried to self study AP Calc AB?</p>