AP Calculus AB/BC 2024: Finding Out What’s On The Test!

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[@ishanleung]

Calc AB: FRQ 1: Rate Accumulation, FRQ 2: Particle Motion or Riemann Sum from Table, FRQ 3: Graph Analysis or Differential Eq with Slope Field FRQ 4: Graph Analysis or Area/Volume, FRQ 5: Differential Equation or Graph Analysis, FRQ 6: Differential Equation or One with Slope Field

[@wiglett_]

Good luck to all those who will be writing the ab with me 🙏

[@hibreninboki8651]

any one going on 5/13?

[@achldn]

me

[@OverlordJojoo]

me

[@camilamiller5617]

yo y yo

[@thebillymanjoe]

me

[@hibreninboki8651]

its ok we all cooking this

[@ymanextremez9805]

chat is it too late to start studying?

[@texasaggie2378]

It’s never too late bro time to lock in 8 hours before the test

[@thatfish2252]

You got this 😭🙏

[@laryischo]

i started studying around 4pm yesterday, its never too late

[@Domino-Legend]

@@laryischo im cooked

[@puzu8326]

locking in

[@chase_exists4299]

If it’s related rates I’m gonna cry especially if it’s one of the super complicated ones

[@jsandov6]

Yea, related rates can be tricky but it’s usually the rate of a circle, triangle using similar triangles, or they give you the function that needs to be derived. You can do it

[@thepastareal]

Got a 5 on the AB exam because of your videos, Thank you!

[@jsandov6]

Awww man! That’s awesome! So glad they helped! Keep up the great work.

[@user-vi6nq6ic8d]

Hey, so I took the exam and I thought it was fairly easy. Now keep in mind, I’m generally very good at math and plan and studying it in college. The MCQ section wasn’t too bad at all, but did require a lot of fundamentals from pre calculus. Nothing crazy happened there. If you’d like more details on what I thought were the hardest problems, I can tell you. The FRQ’s were also surprisingly easy. They were: looking at a table/rate accumulation, particle motion, graph of f’, slope field/diff equation, implicit diff equation, and area. The area problem was super easy. It was area between curves, revolving along y=20, and solid on a base that were rectangles. There were 0 integrals that required any U-Sub, 0 Theorems like MVT and IVT that came up, 1 inverse trigonometry problem, and that’s it!!!

[@jsandov6]

Wow!! Ok, that’s good to hear. Sounds like you did well…I hope you get that 5!

[@AhsanKhan-vs2te]

Your test sounds different than the one I took. I think you got a different version since you took it later. U sub was definitely required there were no inverse and trig problems for me and other stuff.

[@bidishaaaa]

u are my guardian angel thank u so much

[@jsandov6]

Glad I could help

[@poudzster]

the way everybody here

[@AhsanKhan-vs2te]

Everything was light. My whole school did good, many people think they got 5s or 100%. This is about to be the highest pass rate of the Calc BC AP Exam. Im calling it.

[@jsandov6]

Awesome! So glad to hear that

[@Local_Hitman]

Im in BC but I swear I always choke on the easy AB FRQs

[@josiee28]

im so shitting scared dawg

[@sircocklordattorneyatlaw7244]

same fghhjeetnr

[@jsandov6]

I know it can be overwhelming but there’s still hope. Go and look at my playlist to know what to look for in each FRQ. Fine tune your focus and I think you’ll start to see that it’s not that bad.

[@josiee28]

@@jsandov6 i love you man🥹

[@MeMyselfIAndMeAgain]

I hate polar curves so that's kinda annoying. But then again maybe people thought it was gonna come up last year and it didn't right? so maybe we still won't (i'm coping hard). but realistically here are my predictions: Q1: Rate Accumulation (I'm 65% sure) Q2: Polar Curves (I'm 80% sure) Q3: Graph Analysis (I'm 80% sure) Q4: Table Question (I'm 65% sure) Q5: Area-Volume (I'm 65% sure) Q6: Series (I'm 100% sure duh)

[@Linzesty]

man that sucks polar is the topic that im clueless about 💀

[@jsandov6]

This looks pretty spot on, good game plan. I hope others can take a look and share their thoughts. Well done

[@YoungPhysicistsClub1729]

my guess is that Q4 will be differential equations

[@MeMyselfIAndMeAgain]

@@YoungPhysicistsClub1729 I really hope so I love diffeqs

[@jellyuumi2308]

Calc AB was FRQ 1: Table Question FRQ 2: Particle Motion FRQ 3: Slope fields FRQ 4: Graph Analysis FRQ 5: Differential Equations FRQ 6: Area Volume… so yeah, not far off :D

[@jsandov6]

Thanks for sharing…good to know. Hope you did well

[@cookie14467]

very accurate!

[@johny1739]

I remember the 2023 version from last year I was so glad on the test that the frq for bc wasn't polar, but the parametric was still hard tho

[@jsandov6]

Yes, I think they might get a polar this year but who knows

[@christopherwallace1821]

I'm crying if there's a polar question

[@yahirargueta6054]

SAME, I am hoping it's a particle motion, but I think if it is polar, the curve will be much higher (hopefully)

[@bruhmomenthdr7575]

Oh boy do I have good news

[@cultivate2577]

its so over

[@AlexaStraite]

Oh my gosh if it’s area volume I’m submitting my FRQs with tear marks

[@jsandov6]

No, don’t panic. I put some videos about Area/Volume, take a look at those and just focus on the specifics, and you’ll do ok.

[@dominiccuratola1928]

nah area volume is usually one of the better questions to get because you can typically snag some free points just by setting up the integrals right. be confident you got it!

[@mrlychee38]

welp there was

[@amieyang809]

I heard that all the shape formulas are provided for the area/volume questions. I'm really hoping it's true because I am going to forget all the triangle volume formulas tomorrow :,)

[@jsandov6]

What shape formulas? Do you mean for the cross sections? You’ll have to know the different formulas to integrate…for example, square, semi circle, etc.

[@twa9342]

I'm literally cooked

[@jsandov6]

Don’t give up, you can still do it

[@APotatoWT]

Took the BC exam. I think the questions were easier than previous year, especially the last question on Maclaurin Series

[@posatok273]

AP Calculus AB: FRQ 1: Table Question FRQ 2: Particle Motion FRQ 3: Differential Equation/Slope Field FRQ 4: Graph Analysis FRQ 5: Implicit Relations FRQ 6: Area and Volume AP Calculus BC: FRQ 1: Table Question FRQ 2: Particle Motion (Parametric) FRQ 3: Differential Equation/Slope Field FRQ 4: Graph Analysis FRQ 5: Arc Length, Euler's Method, and Integration by Parts FRQ 6: Maclaurin Series Looking forward to next year's predictions for Calculus BC

[@jsandov6]

Yes, thank you! I can’t believe no Polar! But that’s a good thing! Hope you get that 5!

[@posatok273]

@@jsandov6 Thank you 🙏

[@j3welle]

if there's polar i will cry

[@parlidebatefordummies]

its been months and i still dont understand polar dude

[@jsandov6]

Don’t panic, all you have to do is get at least 4 of the 9 points and the first question will be about area. The second part will probably have to do with dividing it up or applying some form of parametric to it. You can do this.

[@hongkong6316]

tf is polar

[@sircocklordattorneyatlaw7244]

@@hongkong6316 ☠☠☠☠

[@nicksinger-ms2if]

@@hongkong6316 ur cooked

[@zuizixfr]

I’m in AB, and in our class we finished all instruction late january. Since late jan till now we’ve done Slope Fields, Area/Volume, Riemann Sums & Tables, Accumulation, Particle Motion, and Graph Analysis constantly. We have a quiz every single day, with the FRQ’s being at random. I score around a 7-9/9 per FRQ, am i on a good track for a 5?

[@jsandov6]

That’s awesome. It’s hard to say but sounds like you’re on the right track. Best thing to do is prepare as much as possible ahead of time and try not to cram or lose sleep before test day. Do as many FRQs as possible and know what to look for in each one. Hope this helps, keep up the hard work, it will soon pay off.

[@zuizixfr]

@@jsandov6yeah for homework our teacher has us doing all 6 FRQ’s by year, and just studying in general, so i’ve seen A LOT of all 6 and i’m feeling pretty comfortable on FRQs because of it!

[@Roddd2333]

Hey, do you know where can i find practice questions, besides past papers from college board website?? N how do you prepare for MCQs?

[@mdjd.8893]

lmfao bro, with all due respect, its AB, why stress over an easy test?? If you are scoring so "highly" on all ur FRQ's, u shouldve just taken BC to begin with.

[@zuizixfr]

@@mdjd.8893 i took algebra 2 last year and wasn’t sure if i’d even perform well in AB. My teacher told me that he’d teach me BC material after the exam is over with. But yeah i do regret not taking BC.

[@jas1176]

Please no Polar 🙏

[@jsandov6]

I know but be ready

[@Floral_skies2727]

I hope I’ll be fine, but thanks for making these videos. They’ve helped me get better at frqs and I’m confident I’ll get a 4! Edit: I got a 3!! I’m happy because I passed and worked hard for it. It’s all I needed anyways

[@jsandov6]

I’m so glad, and hopefully you can share with others. Remember, the more you explain to others, the more you’ll retain yourself.

[@Bingus84]

im gonna be hardstuck in cardboard 2 at this rate

[@eccentric1206]

dude I'm so scared I want to get a 5 on the exam but I always do so bad on the FRQs

[@hibreninboki8651]

Dude me tooo mostly on polar curve

[@gabyc726]

@@hibreninboki8651polar only counts for bc score so u can still get a 5 on ab sub score. good luck!

[@jsandov6]

It’s important to focus on one FRQ at a time. Focus on what to look for in each type of FRQ. Make sure you check out all the videos I’ve made about the different types of FRQs and trust me, you’ll get the hang of what to look for…I’ll be praying for you guys.

[@bzchnt3143]

brother im satisfied with a 3 on this calc ab test my calc teacher was so shit at teaching he gave me lifelong hatred for calculus 😭.

[@zing.fnm.808]

good luck

[@KreerexTM]

Bc exam was sort of bad, FRQ 1 was rate accumulation FRQ 2 was particle motion, FRQ 3 was separation of variables, FRQ 4 was a graph question, FRQ 5 was weird but easy, and the series question was so bad especially when they asked for the fourth derivative of f’(x)sinx

[@jsandov6]

Ok, wow…so no polar. Sounds like you did pretty well

[@KreerexTM]

@@jsandov6 all thank to you My goat. Your videos were so helpful.

[@Vrexell]

@@jsandov6I think I had the same form as OP and I think I got a 5. Thanks to you. You helped me familiarize myself with the patterns in the frqs so I knew what to expect. The taylor series frq was easy especially the error bound question because i made sure to study it.

[@mousetrappa]

I think we might have gotten different parts for question 6? I don’t remember anything with the fourth derivative of f’x(sinx). Though in general the series question was very weirdly formatted in my opinion. Very doable, but weird.

[@sman2333]

I’m cooked for BC 💀

[@sillyorigamininjakid]

Could you please please do a video on candidates test with definite integrals? im struggling with those on the graph analysis frqs.

[@jsandov6]

I’ll try to get to it asap…..

[@zuizixfr]

Yo, so what works well is if the local max/min is neither, and also what the question asks. So if your looking for an absolute max, disregard all absolute minimums and zeros that are neither a max or min. Hope this helps

[@bwein.05]

I’m cooked

[@NoferTadros]

this is dastardly. Thanks!

[@jsandov6]

You’re welcome

[@mawmaw2472]

so were in copper

[@yeespaghettisauce1163]

I had a quick question for BC, for question 2 in particular. I checked the scoring distribution and what I noticed is that whenever a polar question was given, the general score was lower than whenever a parametric question was given. Do you think this would make them more likely to give out another parametric question this year?

[@jsandov6]

Great question. I think they understand that, and that’s why we don’t see pilar every year but I just look at the pattern and after 3 straight years of parametric, I could see them doing a polar. Be ready.

[@Daniel-pp8cn]

Is it possible for you to make a list of previous frq's you recommend doing?

[@jsandov6]

Hey Daniel, I think so. I’ll work on that asap

[@erkie4077]

@@jsandov6 I would love a video for this

[@mrrex8541]

me as well @@erkie4077

[@satopika]

I'm wondering, will you be hosting a review livestream like you did last year for the AP Exam? Thank you for all the content you make!

[@jsandov6]

I did, I’m sorry, saw this late but I did post my live stream just now. I wasn’t able to go live earlier but hope it helps.

[@satopika]

@@jsandov6 Ah I missed the live viewing, but it was very helpful ty

[@satopika]

@@jsandov6 Also one more question, do you think you would post videos going over the FRQ answers for 2024 when they are released?

[@and3154]

Hi I really appreciate this information. Do you know if optimization is common on the calc BC test?

[@Ncasiano1022]

Constrained optimization topics are very rare (haven't shown up in years) but finding absolute minima and maxima can and will definitely appear (use the candidates test/extreme value theorem)

[@jsandov6]

No, I think I can say with confidence that it will not be on there. Check out the pattern of FRQs.

[@YoungPhysicistsClub1729]

I'm decent at math, but let's hope to god that I don't make silly mistakes and read the question properly ( I have severe ADHD 💀)

[@jsandov6]

Yes, that’s for anyone. You just have to take your time and read the questions carefully…but it’s good that you recognize that about yourself , so you can prepare…🙏🏻

[@zsduxi]

adhd is tragic in calc

[@drxmaqueen6940]

@@zsduxi REAL

[@and3154]

I’m feeling a bit worried since I’m not sure if I had my calculator in degrees or radians. Does it matter?

[@jsandov6]

and3154, check the mode in your calculator right now, it probably still has the same mode you used in the test. If you find the mode is in radians, chances are you were in radians during the test. Hope that makes sense.

[@ebours]

Hi the google sheet isn't viewable (you need to change the share/view settings to anyone w a link)

[@jsandov6]

Hey Elizabeth, I was able to change it. Hopefully you can access it now.

[@sophiaakopyan4932]

hi! is there a way to share a copy of this spread sheet with us? perhaps through a link?

[@zuizixfr]

wondering the same thing

[@jsandov6]

Hey Sophia, I think so. I’ll work on that asap.

[@jsandov6]

Hey guys, I’ve tried to share my excel document in the description but I can’t seem to post it via link. I’m open to any other ideas to work around it.

[@jsandov6]

I think I got it: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f_lJsaEEmbQAHnYB8QlbSgapp50iea7k/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=111065726537525750906&rtpof=true&sd=true

[@strengthios6278]

@@jsandov6it says I need permission to access it. You have to give permission to anyone with the link in the sharing options.

[@YoungPhysicistsClub1729]

How easy are the mcqs usually? I see a lot of ytubers doing last minute reviews where they solve mcqs from old ap administrations, would you say the mcqs rn are similar?

[@jsandov6]

I think so, but what really hurts students are the FRQs. Also, about 1/3 of the AB teat is integration, so really know how to integrate.

[@KSF_Foundation]

I really hope I don't see any optimization question on May 13.. Oh by the way, since I 've got nearly no information regarding AP cal ab, do you know approximately how many questions do I need to get correct to get 5 out of 5 in calculus AB?

[@Dsylxeia]

BC is about 64%

[@Accuracy321]

@@Dsylxeia is that curved or uncurved? btw do u know the calc ab score for a 5 curved?

[@lucalvg4441]

@@Accuracy321 if you search online for "ap calc ab score calculator" the first one you see will help you out

[@Dsylxeia]

@@Accuracy321 uncurved, last years threshold, and no sorry i was BC

[@Accuracy321]

@@Dsylxeia do you know how the curves work??

[@nktrivedi]

Can you make a video about most frequently asked frqs and some formulas to remeber when we see that type of question.

[@jsandov6]

As far as the most common or frequent FRQs, I would refer you to the Google Spreadsheet. It’s hard to say which ones will come up each year, but I made previous videos on each type of FRQ. They’re all in the AP Exam Prep folder. Hope that helps some.

[@jsandov6]

studio.kzbin.infoPLaLg0IKsyHdAFxn8nwWSPCSC6jIUtErVv/edit

[@nktrivedi]

@@jsandov6 Thank you very much

[@Linzesty]

Will the curve be a bit better if there's polar instead of parametric since the performance on polar is generally worse?

[@jsandov6]

There’s been years where they actually throw out a question because everyone did so poorly on it but those are the exceptions to the rule. I wouldn’t count on it. I would try my best to be ready…it’s not too bad.

[@alexanderpineda908]

Echidna pfp🗣️🗣️🗣️

[@Linzesty]

@@alexanderpineda908 omg re zero enjoyer??

[@vedantgupta428]

What were the topics on for the calc BC exam?

[@orenjiprods4174]

can you make a video over polar frqs

[@jsandov6]

Yes, will try to do that.

[@damn9566]

What does the question 1-6 means. Is it the 4 parts for the actual test or not. Sorry im confused on this

[@novar7329]

These are the free response questions you take, the first 2 you can use a calculator but the last 4 you cant

[@thaerradi7583]

Any leaks??

[@nicksinger-ms2if]

@@thaerradi7583 lmfao u cant leak frqs everyone takes it at the same time in same timezones

[@jsandov6]

Thanks guys for answering that question. You guys helping each other is awesome!

[@damn9566]

Preciate the help guys. Good luck to yall. Dov6 thanks for the vid it helped a lot. Keep up the good work

[@Rose-pe1ob]

I did the ap calculus ab 2023 last year and most of the questions were about volumes ,how here it is not?!

[@jsandov6]

Rose, if you check the ab 2023 released FRQs, you’ll see they align with the spreadsheet. Idk if there’s a different international test given.

[@radon_8686]

@@Rose-pe1ob you just have gotten a different test form

[@Rose-pe1ob]

@@radon_8686 wait how? ,I am in saudi arabia , and I know that the frq that they release not the real one too

[@radon_8686]

@@Rose-pe1ob well im not sure what to say. the released ones are the ones I took on the test.

[@LilGoo]

@@Rose-pe1ob because you took the international test this is for the NA version

[@and3154]

Is limit definition of a Riemann sum on the bc test?

[@jsandov6]

You might see a multiple choice question on the Test but not really an FRQ, if I’m understanding your question correctly.

[@Thowe]

@@jsandov6 Riemann sum is almost guarenteed on the BC test - my bc teacher who has taught for over 20ish years

[@vedantgupta428]

How was the exam? Any tips?

[@hibreninboki8651]

you didnt take it yet?

[@notzaldy]

@@hibreninboki8651 nope I have it tmrw

[@rafalh332]

does this apply to international exams too?

[@jsandov6]

rafalh, I really don’t know. Maybe someone else can shed some light on this one.

[@rafalh332]

@@jsandov6 Aha well thank u very much for this breakdown either way! its very helpful

[@chloeli880]

@@rafalh332 isn't it the same exam for the world?

[@rafalh332]

@@chloeli880 nope , there's multiple versions, 1 of which is international and the other national (America)

[@zaidmarwan516]

hello can you make a video on the general format u expect in calc ab or any type of revision would be appreciated

[@jsandov6]

Said, it’s hard to say what the format would be but I would focus on making sure you understand what they’ll be asking in each FRQ, for example: Graph Analysis they’ll ask about max/min, concavity, the FTC to find a specific value, etc. 1. Rate Accumulation 2, Table Questions 3. Graph Analysis 4. Particle Motion 5. Area/Volume 6. Slope Field/Diff Eq.

[@dhruvv5966]

u sound like pitbull kinda

[@jsandov6]

😂 I’ve heard that before. Thanks

[@pizzaking1959]

Less than an hour left to study🙂‍↔️

[@ervanaz4850]

Hi, can anybody who both used ti-84 and nspire ii cx cas tell which one is better for the bc test. I got an nspire but since i dont know the difference between those two calculators i am not sure if i need to switch from nspire to ti-84. I see that a lot of people use ti-84 but i also heard that nspire is better. I am a little confused. Can anybody help?

[@posatok273]

I use an HP Prime but it still has CAS. The difference between the TI-84 and the TI Nspire II CX CAS is that the TI-84 can calculate definite integrals and derivatives at a point, whereas the TI Nspire can calculate indefinite integrals. I'd say TI Nspire CAS is better for BC since it has CAS and can solve derivatives and integrals, but I don't think it would give that much of an advantage.

[@pooh4736]

my teacher recommended Ti-84 plus ce bcos it draws better and more accurate graphs so I got it and guess what my graph drawing experience was better than my other classmates with ti nspire. I take calc BC and the test in 9 days😆yay

[@ervanaz4850]

Thanks you guys, i think i am comfortable with nspire and no need to change when pretty little time left. I will be using that. Good luck in the exam 🫡

[@rinmarc]

Definitely nspire especially since cas solves algebra easily

[@chibichan5973]

i have an nspire cas and i would def say ti-84. nspire is really menu heavy which can waste a lot of time. there's also a learning curve and you have to dedicate a few hours to learning how to use the calculator.

[@nicholasyin-dolvig3160]

cheeky inshallah