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As per the College Board of the United States of America, the AP Calculus BC is a year-long course, which covers all the topics that one would come across in a Calculus AB course, along with some other topics as well. While the AP Calculus AB exam itself is a tough one to get through, one can imagine how much more effort additional topics will demand. However, for students who nurture a strong love for calculus, there could be no better choice than appearing for the Advanced Placement Calculus BC test. After clearing this test, high school students can set the groundwork for studying the same course in college as well. The 5 Steps to a 5 Calculus AP BC 2014-2015 is a wonderful book to pick up, because it covers all the basics that are required for clearing the exam with flying colours. The very first thing the AP Calculus BC 2014 – 2015 eBook does is aid students in creating a proper study schedule. It is only by managing their time well, that students can nurture any hope of acing this difficult test. Since there are three types of schedules given in the book, students can choose the one that suits them the most. After having decided how they can utilise their time in the best possible manner, they can attempt to figure out how good and proficient they are with the actual subject. There is a diagnostic exam, which provides a careful analysis of how much it is that the aspirants actually know. This is also a great way to outline the exact areas on which the students need to concentrate the most. The book also offers several techniques and methods to ensure that the exam is completed in the best possible manner. There are tips on how to handle each question and even how to make the greatest use of the graphing calculator. The next sections concentrate on all the essential terms, concepts and methodologies that are the heart and soul of the AP Calculus BC course. Some of the concepts that are tackled in this book include limits, the definition and function, continuity and the associated theorems, differentiation and approximation of derivatives. There are also entire sections devoted to graphs of functions and derivatives. Calculus depends heavily on the application of derivatives, which is why ample attention has been paid to the same. Once students have mastered all these areas, they can try solving the practice tests provided in the book, with a timer at hand. As these tests are structured exactly as per the actual test format, students will get a great idea on how things might be in the real exam hall. William Ma, the author of this book, is the lead chair, in the department of mathematics in the New York Herricks school system. Along with that, he is also the author of the online review guides, which are often utilised by the students preparing for the New York State mathematics exams.
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