AP Calculus BC
Advanced Placement Calculus BC including series, parametric equations, and polar functions.
Study Strategies
Effective Free-Response Techniques
Acing Free-Response
- Show all your work, even if you’re unsure of the answer.
- Label everything: axes, variables, units, and steps.
- Use correct notation—partial credit is your friend!
- Clearly explain reasoning, especially on conceptual questions.
If you get stuck, write down what you know—sometimes partial credit can add up!
Examples
Write out each integration step, and check your answer by differentiating.
Draw a quick sketch to communicate your understanding of a curve or motion.