Likely to do well in AP Calculus?

Test Preparation
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<p>This question probably seems very generic. I'm a junior taking College Algebra, I've aced every test that I've taken since back to Algebra 2. I feel that I'm very familiar with the material. I have heard that many people are lucky to just get a D on AP Calculus tests this year. Not that the teacher is vague when presenting, but from what I'm told, he doesn't help out afterwards. I want to get an A for both semesters and ultimately pass the exam. Is calculus as hard as it's made out to be? Or would I be better off purchasing a thorough textbook to help familiarize myself with the material?</p>

<p>Mind you, I'm taking this class next year, so I could potentially start trying to familiarize myself 8 months in advanced.</p>

<p>Thank you</p>

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<p>I’m in AB right and self-studying BC, and it’s my easiest class. </p>

<p>Go ahead; advanced study is not necessary (but do it if you want).</p>

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<p>Are some concepts difficult to grasp without the help of a teacher?</p>

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<p>nope not at all, I sleep or do chemistry homework during my Calculus class and just learn via the homework, and the concepts are very easy to grasp; too much hype over calculus being tough if you ask me</p>

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<p>Like dkdkdk said, Calculus really is not that hard. I’ve maintained an A and I’m a junior in full AP/IB courses right now.</p>

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<p>Calculus is nothing impossible as long as you have a solid background on algebra. The real challenge is to retain what you’ve learned.</p>

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<p>Ok… guess I’m the only moron here… because I’m really struggling for Calculus :frowning:
Well, it really depends so I suggest you should look through a Cal AB book and figure whether you understand it or not.</p>

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<p>I’m hoping that because my math skills are already strong, I will do well. I’ve heard that it’s a very meticulous math class, and that the length of problems requires that. Like I said, College Algebra and Algebra 2 came very easily to me, but I hated Geometry. I still got high A’s, but I just hated the subject for some reason.</p>