AP Exam Prep
Study Habits
Tests & Quizzes
Homework
Mr. A's Rules
100

What were the three topics Liza needed to review the most before the exam?

1. Fundamental Theory of Calculus 

2. Indefinite integrals

3. Disk method/washer method 

100

What was the most helpful/effective studying technique Liza used for quizzes/tests?

Reviewing/correcting past quizzes and tests 

100

What was the hardest aspect of test taking for Liza?

Remembering to do the tiny things like put parenthesis, units, label number lines, etc 

100

How did Liza make sure she didn't miss homework assignments?

By checking the canvas calendar every day after school 

100

What rule did Liza struggle with the most? 

Having to get to class on time 

200

What was the most helpful technique for Liza when studying for the exam? 

Reviewing the practice exam tests by correcting the problems I got wrong 

200

What was the least effective studying habit Liza created throughout the year?

Waiting until the night before a test to start reviewing/studying 
200

What kind of test questions took Liza the longest to answer?

Determining volume with cross-sections, the disc method, and the washer method

200

What was Liza’s least favorite type of homework assignment?

Reading the textbook and answering the chapter questions 
200

What rule was Liza's least favorite? 

Having to get to class before the bell rings 

300

What was one reminder Liza made when studying that she had to constantly tell herself during the exam?

To put parenthesis around integrals, derivatives, equations, etc. 

300

What unit required the most studying for Liza?

Related rates problems 

300

How did Liza use past tests and quizzes to help her later on in the course?

She was able to look back at the questions she got wrong to know what she had to review for the AP exam 

300

How did Liza time manage so that she didn't wind up spending hours at a time working on the same assignment?

She would split it up and do half the questions in her study hall, then the other half when she got home from school 
300

What rule ultimately helped Liza even though it was annoying?

Not being able to have your phone out ever 

400

What was one topic Liza felt very confident in when studying for the exam? 

Finding the area under the curve 

400

How often did Liza study? 

Usually only the night before a quiz or test

400

What two topics did Liza feel the most relieved to see when taking a test?

1. Finding the area under a curve 

2. Riemann sum 

400

What homework was the most beneficial for Liza? 

Quiz/test corrections 

400

What rule made Liza's grade drop quite a few times? 

Getting points off of assignments if they are not turned in on time

500

What topic does Liza wish she had reviewed more before the exam? 

U substitution 

500

How did Liza motivate herself to study? 

By getting together with her friends who were also in AP calc so that they could force each other to actually review 

500

What kind of test/quiz did Liza do tend to do the best on? (Ex: calc, non-calc, multiple choice, open ended) 

Calculator multiple choice 
500

How long did Liza usually spend on calculus homework 

At least an hour every night....
500

What rule stressed Liza out the most 

Having to get to class before the bell rings