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Just a question to see what high schoolers around here took it and I'd like to what you guys think about it (did you pass, did you think certain parts of the test were hard or whatever)
Originally posted by Foxxern:
Took the AP Calc AB exam back in 1999. I thought it was not bad overall (got a 5). Just make sure you know the basics, and know the concepts very well. There's nothing too tricky, but the problems might be made out differently than you are used to seeing in class, so knowing the concepts will help. Have you gotten a hold of past AP exams? They help out a lot. Like any math class, practice is the best way to get better.
Good luck!
Originally posted by Foxxern:
Took the AP Calc AB exam back in 1999. I thought it was not bad overall (got a 5). Just make sure you know the basics, and know the concepts very well. There's nothing too tricky, but the problems might be made out differently than you are used to seeing in class, so knowing the concepts will help. Have you gotten a hold of past AP exams? They help out a lot. Like any math class, practice is the best way to get better.
Good luck!
Originally posted by Mrs.Clayton:
Dang! You're smart....I never even got to take calculus...let alone the AP exam for it...
Originally posted by doctorwho:
Forgive me if this sounds ostentatious, but I only mean to prove a point. I have an advanced degree in science - let me tell you how often I've used calculus in my research: about twice.
Granted, my type of research doesn't call for it (protein diagnostics/therapeutics), but this proves that you can more than survive without calculus - even in a career where you might think it is needed.
Originally posted by Foxxern:
That is definitely true in many areas of science. But as I recall, don't you work in the field of biology? It would make sense that there aren't that many uses for calculus there. But as a student studying electrical engineering, calculus is used in almost everything. And most of the design algorithms we use are also calculus-based, as I assume they would be in real life. But I guess I'll have to wait and see how much I actually use it on the job.
Originally posted by Foxxern:
got a 5
Originally posted by Foxxern:
That is definitely true in many areas of science. But as I recall, don't you work in the field of biology?
Originally posted by KhanadaRhodes:
does this mean any of you guys can tell me what the hell calculus is?
i have to take it for my degree this fall.