How hard is it to self-study AP Calc AB?

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<p>If I already have a solid basis in differentiation from honors pre-calc, how hard would it be to self-study calc AB this year? My dad’s a math teacher (8th grade - but has taught calc before in high school) so I would have him as a resource. I would just need a text book and a review book. Any suggestions? My school doesn’t offer AB, only BC, and I got conflicted out of it because of AP music theory. Thanks!</p>

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<p>It’s not too bad. Even though you said that your dad would teach you, if for whatever reason, it doesn’t work, Khan Academy or MIT OCW is enough; maybe UC Open Access for the practice problems (no textbook needed). This website is good too: [Pauls</a> Online Math Notes](<a href=“http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/]Pauls”>http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/)</p>

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<p>Thanks for the resources man!</p>

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<p>^^
Khan Academy can actually be quite confusing for some lessons…</p>

<p>My problem with Calculus hasn’t been the straightforward problems-- It’s always been the ones which require some sort of creativity to solve. Like ones involving logs and natural logs or e.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I like that MIT site though, looks pretty solid. Can anyone recommend a review book? I’ve heard PR and Peterson’s are both good. Any preference?</p>

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<p>You might consider taking it at EPGY, though it’s a bit expensive. It probably shouldn’t be too difficult given your situation and your good foundation with precalc. I agree…OCW’s pretty good too. I used PR–just don’t use REA or Barron’s.</p>

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<p>What’s EPGY? I assume some sort of online class? How much would it cost? Thanks for your recommendations!</p>

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<p>I’ve read half of princeton review and it is pretty good.</p>

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<p>I’m doing it right now. It’s fairly easy, though not quite as straightforward as some self-studies. I’m using Larson’s Calculus and that is working well when coupled with Khan Academy lessons (Sal is a BEAST at explaining things).</p>

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<p>Get the Princeton Review. The Princeton Review is very helpful.</p>

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<p>is it possible to self study calc AB WHILE I am taking pre-cal/trig? or is it too hard</p>