Question about Calc AB

Test Preparation AP Mathematics & Computer Science
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<p>my school offers math analysis which comes after algebra. After this course, I head straight on to BC. The course description for this class says that it combines both calc ab and precalc but it doesnt teach specifically toward the ap exam. So is there anything else that i need to study thats on the exam but in the ciriculum? And what review book is best?</p>

<p>Here is the ciriculum:
1.Review complex numbers, polynomial expressions, radicals and exponents.</p>

<p>2.Solve and graph polynomial functions and inequalities, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions.</p>

<p>3.Identify and use trigonometric ratios, inverses, and formulas.</p>

<p>4.Solve application problems using trigonometry.</p>

<p>5.Graph the six trigonometric functions and their inverses. Prove trigonometric identities.</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Apply vectors to solve problems.</p></li>
<li><p>Convert between rectangular equations and parametric equations. Graph polar equations and identify polar graphs.</p></li>
</ol>

<p>8.Identify and use permutations and combinations.</p>

<p>9.Find one-sided, infinite, and non-existent limits.</p>

<p>10.Determine the continuity of a function.</p>

<p>11.Recognize and state the definition of a derivative.</p>

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<p>There’s no way you’re going to pass the AB exam with only the knowledge from that curriculum. I think the description is wrong; it’s just a normal high school precalc/math analysis class.</p>

<p>Here’s the topic outline for AP Calculus AB:
[AP:</a> Calculus AB](<a href=“College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools”>AP Calculus AB – AP Students | College Board)</p>

<p>Here’s the course description for AP Calculus:
<a href=“Supporting Students from Day One to Exam Day – AP Central | College Board”>Supporting Students from Day One to Exam Day – AP Central | College Board;

<p>Basically you need to learn everything above except for limits and the limit definition of the derivative (so that’s an additional year’s worth of math).</p>

<p>If you take the BC test, you get credit for AB anyway.</p>

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<p>Alright, thanks. Oh well atleast I will be able to take BC.</p>