AP Calculus BC Formulas - Get a Comprehensive List

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Start date Sep 15, 2003
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The forum discussion centers on the challenges of note-taking in AP Calculus BC and the importance of understanding mathematical concepts over mere memorization of formulas. Participants emphasize that effective learning requires active engagement, such as writing notes and practicing problems, rather than passively listening. A consensus emerges that while online resources for formulas exist, the true mastery of calculus comes from personal effort and comprehension of the material. The discussion also highlights various strategies for effective studying, including rewriting notes and reviewing material before class.

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Understanding of AP Calculus BC curriculum and its requirements
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Jul 9, 2005

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students are ages roughly 18-22 in the classes i was discussing.

older students are indeed much more responsible.

returned teachers have the best attitude. of course students vary, but when porerequisites are clearly stated, it is discouraging to have a large number who have no visible preparation at all.

Many people attempt calculus without knowing how to write an equation for a straight line, or what slope means, or what cos and sin are, or the area of a parallelogram. In fact this is typical.

but attitude is even more important. on the occasion when the average score was 15/100 on a prerequisite test, the test was given again as homework, overnight, with open book access, and the average only went up to 20/100.