AP Calculus AB & BC, 1/E

I was too tired of pre-calc class, so i decided to self-taught calculus. I was unsure if i can understand calculus from study guide like this but this book is amazing. With humorous notes, it gives clear discriptions and reasonalbe explanations. I definately recommand this book to self-taught or to review calculus

This book has been reprinted with a different title. It has returned to its original name: Master the AP Calculus AB and BC Exams. I would suggest the reviewer who rated it as 1-star because he couldn't buy it to avoid penalizing the book and its author with such rash reviews when a bit of research would have shown the title is out of print. Individual reviews are meant for the title only, and are not license to air your personal frustrations about shopping for something that is no longer available.

This book was excellent for Review Its got a great sense of humor also every problem is fully explained thats definitly a plus. the practice tests are harder then the real thing, which is good to know. unfortunately, anyone who took the Ap calc AB formA knows that the CB gave the hardest FR questions ever. It was nothing like the previous FR questions, and everyone got messed over bad. i was extremely confident for a 5, and i probably got a 4 now. good book though.

The book explains each topic well. It includes good examples and practices for each topic. Yet it is well organized and concise for AP test review too. The book used to be published by Arco under the name "Master the AP Calculus AB & BC Tests 2003". There are additional reviews under the Arco book.

As a calculus teacher, I have referenced most of the AP Prep books at the bookstores. I came across this book last summer (2005), and I was impressed. Several things immediately separate this book from the typical AP Exam prep book. First, the author has a personality. His sense of humor is apparent in both the introductory sections and in the topical explanations. Also, the author includes technology explanations (TI-83/84 commands) at the end of each section, which have some calculator activities and recommended uses of the calculator on each section. Considering the A.P. Exam is 50% calculator, I am surprised the other prep books generally do not include technology sections. The overall presentation of the topics is almost how you would expect an experienced high school teacher to introduce and explain each of the topics. The exercises seem to be well-chosen with answers and explanations immediately following the exercises. I would recommend this book as a great reference for both during the time you take the A.P. Calculus AB or BC courses and as an aide during those last few months of independent studying and preparation for the exam in May. I don't think this book can replace the course itself; however, if you need a different perspective on a topic, or if you need help with using your TI graphing calculator, this book is worth it.