AP Calculus AB

Advanced Placement Calculus AB covering limits, derivatives, and integrals.

Study Strategies

Showing Work and Earning Free Response Points

How to Ace Free Response

  • Show every step: The more you write, the more likely you are to get partial credit—even for small mistakes.
  • Label everything: Use units, label axes, and write clear explanations.
  • Use correct notation: Write limits, derivatives, and integrals properly.
  • Answer the question: Make sure you clearly state your final answer and box or highlight it if possible.

Examples

  • Write 'by the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus' when using it in your solution.

  • Label variables and include units to avoid losing easy points.