Unit 1 Summary

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SUMMARY Unit 1: Exam Strategy & Overview Recap of everything you need to succeed 3 hours 15 minutes total. Section I: 75 min MC (45 pts). Section II: 90 min FRQ (45 pts). Total: 108 raw points. Scores range from 1-5. A score of 3+ earns college credit. AB and BC use the same scale. Show all work. Explain reasoning. Use proper notation. Partial credit rewards good methodology even with errors. Read carefully. Pace yourself. Eliminate wrong answers. Use your calculator strategically in Part B. Master graphing, nDeriv(), nInt(), SOLVER, and intersection finding on your TI-84. Budget 5-6 hours per week over 16 weeks. Focus on conceptual understanding, not memorization. Now that you understand the exam format and strategy, you're ready to dive into the actual content. Unit 2 covers Limits & Continuity</strong—the foundation of calculus. ✓ Review this unit if you have questions about exam format ✓ Practice the calculator skills regularly, not just before the exam ✓ Create a study schedule and stick to it ✓ Use a diagnostic test to identify weak areas ✓ Start Unit 2 when you're ready to learn calculus content You've got this! AP Calculus is challenging, but with consistent preparation and smart strategies, you can absolutely succeed. Thousands of students earn 3s, 4s, and 5s every year. You can be one of them.

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