
5 Steps to a 5: AP Precalculus
by Klipp, Deborah B.; Rodriguez, Paul-
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Table of Contents
1. What You Need to Know About the AP Precalculus Exam
Background Information
Frequently Asked Questions About the Exam
What Concepts Are Included in the Multiple-Choice Section?
What Concepts Are Included in the Free-Response Section?
2. How to Plan Your Time
Three Approaches to Preparing for the AP Precalculus Exam
Calendars for Preparing for Each of the Plans
STEP 2: Determine Your Test Readiness
3. Take a Diagnostic Exam
Using the Diagnostic Exam
AP Precalculus Diagnostic Exam
Diagnostic Exam Answers and Explanations
STEP 3: Develop Strategies for Success
4. Strategies to Help You Do Your Best on the Exam
Strategies for the Multiple-Choice Questions
Strategies for the Free-Response Questions
Taking the Exam
STEP 4: Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High
5. Unit 0: Review of Algebra and Geometry
Linear Functions
Equation of a Line
Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities
Polynomials
Quadratics
Solving Quadratic Equations
Solving Quadratic Inequalities
Complex Numbers
Solving Systems of Equations in Two and Three Variables
Piecewise-Defined Functions
Exponential Functions and Rules for Exponents
Radicals
Solving Right Triangle Problems Involving Trigonometry
Review Questions
Answers and Explanations
6. Unit 1: Polynomial and Rational Functions
Functions and Their Graphs
Polynomial Function
Rational Functions
Transformation of Functions
Rapid Review
Review Questions
Answers and Explanations
7. Unit 2: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Sequences
Exponential Functions
Composition of Functions
Logarithmic Expressions
Exponential and Logarithmic Inequalities
Modeling
Semi-Log Plots
Rapid Review
Review Questions
Answers and Explanations
8. Unit 3: Trigonometric and Polar Functions
Periodic Phenomena
The Tangent Function
Important Trigonometric Identities
Rapid Review
Review Questions
Answers and Explanations
STEP 5: Build Your Test-Taking Confidence
9. AP Precalculus Practice Exam 1
Section I Part A (multiple-choice)
Section I Part B (multiple-choice)
Section II Part A (free-response)
Section II Part B (free-response)
Answer Key
Solutions and Explanations
10. AP Precalculus Practice Exam 2
Section I Part A (multiple-choice)
Section I Part B (multiple-choice)
Section II Part A (free-response)
Section II Part B (free-response)
Answer Key
Solutions and Explanations
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