<p>As you can see, I am still worried about my scheduling next year for math fpr skipping to Algebra II/Trig to AP Calculus AB instead of regularly taking Precalculus.</p>
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<li><p>In AP Calculus AB, are there Polar Coordinates, Conics, Matrices, Parametrics, Probability, Sequences, and Series? If not, do they appear in later math levels, such as AP Calculus BC, Multivariable Calculus, and Linear Algebra?</p></li>
<li><p>What study book would you recommend for self-studying AP Calculus AB? </p></li>
<li><p>Generally, how long would it take to self-study AP Calculus AB during the school year when one is busy with classes already? I am considering this another option just in case I don't make it in time for studying Precalculus right now before the summer ends, to self-study AP Calculus AB by myself and take the AP exam by myself too.</p></li>
<li><p>How many topics are in AP Calculus AB? As in, are there less topics than it than in Algebra II/Trig + Precalculus? What are the topics?</p></li>
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<li><p>No, no, no, no, no, no, and no for AB. Everything except Matrices, Conics, and Probability, however, do appear in BC. Matrices appear in Linear Algebra. Probability is part of Discrete Math and Combinatorics. </p></li>
<li><p>Textbook. Really not that different from a review book. If you can get one, get Princeton Reviews (avoid Barron’s at all costs - I got a 5 on the AB test but I couldn’t even do #1 from Barron’s diagnostic test).</p></li>
<li><p>For me, it took 3 months, but I was busy self studying for 4 other APs + I have 5 more APs (total 9 other) to worry about. If you’re good at math and won’t have as much work as I did, it should take you 2 months.</p></li>
<li><p>Limits, Derivative & its applications, and Integrals and its applications. The whole course. You just need to know them in depth.</p></li>
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<li><p>No they are not included (unless you have a super passionate teacher who believes such excessive topics are necessary knowledge for the poor AB student). Almost all of them appear in BC I think.</p></li>
<li><p>Your high school’s textbook:/?</p></li>
<li><p>Sounds like a daunting task. Depends on how good you are at math I guess.</p></li>
<li><p>You can find a list of the topics covered on the AP exam on the collegeboard website. Actual AB classes in school sometimes cover more than what is tested on the AP though.</p></li>
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<p>^^ Ohh, okay thank you for the information. Man I’m so worried for my next year schedule. I think I’m just going to do Precalculus next year but self-study for AP Calculus AB then because I want the information on Polar Coordinates and Parametrics fresh in my mind for BC. So basically, there’s only THREE topics in AP Calculus AB?</p>
<p>Also, is there Decomposition and all that stuff in AP Calculus AB?</p>
<p>My school does Alg 2/Trig straight to AP Calc AB. I’m doing AP Calc BC and skipping AB. I think you will be fine.</p>
<p>^^ No, integration using partial fraction decomposition is covered in BC</p>
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i hate those.</p>
<p>thank you :D</p>
<p>Why are you worried about Polar and Parametrics for BC? I found those to be among the easiest math topics in Precalculus. Just review them the summer before BC if you’re so worried. They shouldn’t be the reason why you don’t take AB next year in school.</p>
<p>^ they’re easy, but it’s too much information to digest with just a few weeks left of summer for me along with some other stuff i have to do for school and i want my foundation to be good. i’ll just self-study AB though, because there’s only three topics.</p>
<p>x=rcos(theta)
y=rsin(theta)
r^2=x^2 + y^2
Theta= tan y/x</p>
<p>Just remember these formulas and you’re good for Polar.</p>
<p>I don’t even remember polar coordinates.</p>
<p>just know what sin and cos stand for and you’re good with polars</p>
<p>^^^ there’s all those different applications though…</p>
<p>With about an hour of practice you should have all of the applications down. There’s actually not very many.</p>
<p>dont worry… calc ab is a breeze even for self study. most students just skip it and take the calculus bc test so im sure you will be fine. good luck</p>
<p>I was also going to skip precalculus to take calc ab but my local community college didn’t have any more spaces left for me. I had to take both Precalculus and Trigonometry. Summer school is really expensive here. So yea 
And even if you can’t take calculus ab you can always skip to bc 
But, GOOD LUCK!!! I am supporting youu!! xDD You can do it!!</p>
<p>Personally, I think that self-studying for the AB test is daunting. Although the AP test focuses mostly on derivatives, it is completely in-depth. You might want to consult with your school’s AP Calculus teacher to understand the topics more. By the way, you don’t need to know about polar coordinates.</p>
<p>It’s probably pretty easy if you’re naturally good at math. So if you’re an incoming freshman or rising sophomore considering skipping PreCalc, I think that’s pretty common.</p>