AP Test Prep

2012 AP® Calculus AB Free-Response Questions

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What's on the test? Released items provide insight into the AP Calculus test. The six items are split into two groups, two calculator items and four non-calculator items. Resources allow teachers to see what kinds of answers test takers gave and what to emphasize during instruction.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Review questions from several years to find patterns in the types
  • Group class members based on performance on each question to form review groups
Classroom Considerations
  • Individuals should finish the complete AB course
Pros
  • Provides the number of points to give based on the solutions
  • Includes a narrative of each question that highlights common errors
  • Contains a score distribution for 2012
Cons
  • None