How to prepare for the Calculus BC and Physics C Exam?

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The discussion focuses on effective preparation strategies for the AP Calculus BC and AP Physics C exams. The user seeks comprehensive resources, specifically textbooks and practice exams, to ensure a strong understanding of the material. Recommended resources include Larson's Calculus, Peterson's Calculus, and Paul's Online Math Notes for Calculus BC, while Feynman's Lectures on Physics Volume I is suggested for Physics C. The user emphasizes the importance of mastering the subjects rather than merely preparing for the test format.

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  • Understanding of AP Calculus BC curriculum and exam structure
  • Familiarity with AP Physics C concepts and exam requirements
  • Access to relevant textbooks such as Larson's Calculus and Feynman's Lectures
  • Ability to utilize practice exams effectively for test preparation
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  • Research additional practice exams for AP Calculus BC from 2015 onwards
  • Explore advanced textbooks specifically tailored for AP Physics C preparation
  • Find online video resources that cover key concepts in both Calculus BC and Physics C
  • Investigate study groups or forums for shared experiences and strategies from students who scored a 5
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Students preparing for the AP Calculus BC and AP Physics C exams, educators seeking effective teaching resources, and anyone aiming to achieve a top score on these assessments.

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Firstly, let me talk about my BC exam situation first and then the Physics C exam secondly. I just recently downloaded a PDF full of released BC exams from 1969 to 1998. Is there any PDF for a fully released BC exam from last year(2015)? What is the best textbook that is oriented towards this exam? (Don't recommend those prep books like PR or Barron's.) I want a book that explains the information clearly, full of exercises that are a lot like the questions that shall be on the test, and will fully prepare me for the test. I have some good books like Larson, Peterson, and Paul's Web Notes already. Would this be enough for the exam? Also why is there a sudden skip from the questions in the 20's to the 70's and onward on the released exam? Is this how the exam works(this is my first AP exam BTW)? Are the any videos that will prepare me for the exam? What will be on the exam this year?

As for the Physics C exam how can I prepare for that? Any recently released full exams for it? Some good textbooks? I have Feynman's Ledtures on Science Volume I. Is this enough?

I am new to these exams and these two will be my first. Please offer the best help and advice. I want a 5 on both of these. Any of you who got a 5? How did you prepare?
 
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Learn the subjects, not the test material.
 
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Dr. Courtney said:
Learn the subjects, not the test material.
I understand the material but I want to make sure I don't come unprepared when it comes to the day of the exams. The practice tests I downloaded (both Calc BC and Physics C) had some problems I could easily do but others I had problems with mainly due to my lack of preparation. Any textbook that is oriented towards problems one would find on the exam?
 

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