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2014 T3 CONFERENCE

Craig L. WrightETS

Princeton, [email protected]


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AP CALCULUSEXAMS

Section 1 Multi le-Choice

Part A: 28 questions, 55 minutes.No calculator allowed.

Part B: 17 questions, 50 minutes.

Graphing calculator required for some questions.

Part A: 2 questions, 30 minutes.

Graphing calculator required.

Part B: 4 questions, 60 minutes.

No calculator allowed. Students may continue work

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AP CALCULUSEXAMS

Wednesday morning, May 7

a n orm , ana a, uerto co, an rg nIslands) Free-response questions from these forms will beposted on AP CentralFriday afternoon, May 9.

International form (outside of US, Canada, Puerto Rico,and US Virgin Islands)

exam that is different from the US Main form. This helpsto ensure score comparability across exam forms.

, Late-testing form

For students unable to test on Ma 7 or Ma 22, there is anadditional form available for such circumstances.


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AP CALCULUSEXAMS

The multiple-choice section of the exam mustnever be seen by anyone other than the student

es ng on exam ay. mu p e-c o ce

questions are considered secure.

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Central may be discussed with students. Teachers

free-response questions with students. All other

free-response questions are considered secure.


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AP CALCULUSEXAMS

Disclosed exams

Multiple-choice exams: 1969, 1973, 1985, 1988, 1993,1997, 1998, 2003, 2008

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2003-2013 available on AP Central

AP Audit-authorized teachers. These exams areintended to remain secure so that they are not available

to students.

2012 International form

2013 International form

2014 International form (available fall 2014)


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AP CALCULUS

STUDENT SCOREDISTRIBUTIONS2013

Calculus Calculus Calculus

Subscore

Exam N % at N % at N % at

Score

5 67,594 23.9 47,859 45.8 58,509 56.0

, . , . , .

3 48,999 17.3 18,750 17.9 11,791 11.3

2 31,796 11.2 5,953 5.7 5,689 5.4

1 83,135 29.4 15,059 14.4 7,700 7.4

282,814 104,483


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GRAPHINGCALCULATORS ON THE

AP CALCULUSEXAMS-US MAINFORM

Calculus AB Calculus BC

Non-CAS %

83/84/Ns ire

CAS %

89/Ns ire CAS

Non-CAS % CAS %

or equivalent) or equivalent)

2010 83 15 75 24

2011 84 15 77 22

2013 86 13 80 19


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10 REMINDERS ABOUT THECALCULATOR ON

THEEXAMS

1 Radian mode

2) Be proficient with the four required capabilities. Graphing (Use information in the question to determine

v ew ng w n ow.

Finding zeros of functions/Solving equations numerically

(Visualization from graph screen is important before usingnumerical or symbolic solver.)

Numerically calculating derivative of a function at a point

Numericall calculatin value of a definite inte ral

3) Show the setup when using the required capabilities.

4) Report decimal approximations to three digits after the

decimal point. Avoid intermediate rounding.


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10 REMINDERS ABOUT THECALCULATOR ON

THEEXAMS

5 Store functions in the calculator Y=/function list.

6) Watch parentheses when entering functions.7) Store important values (e.g., zero or point of

intersection) into a variable. Use the variable in

subsequent calculations.

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calculations on graph screen vs. home screen.

9) Justifications require mathematical (noncalculator)

arguments. A graph reproduced from the calculator isnot a sufficient basis for a mathematical argument.

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syntax.


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PREPARINGSTUDENTS FOR THE

EXAMS.REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE OF

CALCULATOR

Teach a solid calculus course with emphasis on

Conceptual understanding and connections

Experience with applications

u represen a ona approac grap ca , numer ca ,

analytic, verbal)

On the free-res onse section em hasize ood

mathematical communication and writing

Explain solutions

Justifications

Interpretation of answers

ow your wor

Encourage students to try each part of each question.


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PREPARINGSTUDENTS FOR THE

EXAMS.REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE OFCALCULATOR

Use free-res onse uestions from revious exams

Rich problems covering multiple topics Familiarize students with style of questions asked

Remember that topics, techniques, and contexts vary

Emphasize strong preparation in courses leading to APa cu us


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WRITINGMULTIPLE-CHOICEQUESTIONS FOR

THEAP CALCULUSEXAMS

Training will focus on important principles fordevelo in multi le-choice uestions

Focus on writing questions aligned to learning

objectives for the AP Calculus student

Interested? Contact me at [email protected]

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