<p>Usually the programs have to do with calculating various formulas throughout calculus. Since the multiple choice usually chooses to put such calculations on the non-calculator section of the multiple choice, or tends to put them involving a variable in a non-standard location if on the calculator section of the multiple choice, it shouldn’t make a difference there. Since the free response section requires work to be shown, simply showing the answer as most of these programs do would also not be sufficient.</p>
<p>While some students say it might improve speed and accuracy, you certainly don’t need any calculator programs to be successful on the AP exam.</p>