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Advanced Placement Tests (AP)

 

The best way to gain a head start in college is by earning Advanced Placement (AP) credits while you are still in high school. Doing well on the rigorous AP exams takes lots of focus and excellent preparation. Luckily, Tutors of Oxford can help you do both.

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"Dr. Donnelly has shown himself sensitive to the needs of his students, responding to their questions, offering reassurances, when necessary, and challenging pupils to consider the subject matter in depth. I recommend him to you without hesitation." - E. H. Clements, Head of Mathematics - French International School

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"I rate Stuart as an excellent teacher. He inspires the brilliant Physicists, but also encourages those students who may find certain topics quite difficult. His lessons are well structured...and it is obvious that he thoroughly enjoys his work In conclusion, Stuart is a talented physicist and a dedicated teacher". - Mary G Lawton - Head Mistress of the French International School (Hong Kong)

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Overview of the AP Tests

An Overview of the AP Tests

WHY TAKE THE AP TESTS?

  • Get Credit. More than 1,400 colleges and universities accept AP credits
  • Save Money. The AP exam costs ~$80 to take an and can potentially earn you college credit. The same credits can cost thousands once you're in college.
  • Build Confidence. AP courses are college level classes. They'll give you a good idea about what to expect at university

WHEN CAN I TAKE THE AP TESTS?

The AP Tests are held in May each year

  • Calculus AB - May 7, 2008
  • Calculus BC - May 7, 2008
  • Physics B & C - May 12, 2008

HOW IS THE AP SCORED?

Each subject test receives a score on a scale of 1-5.

HOW LONG IS EACH AP TEST?

2-3 hours depending on the subject

WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF THE AP TESTS?

Exclusively multiple-choice questions. Click on the relevant link below to learn more about each subject:

REGISTERING FOR THE AP?

www.collegeboard.com

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AP Test - Calculus AB

AP Test - Calculus AB
EXAM STRUCTURE

Two sections in 3 hours and 15 minutes

Section 1:

  • 45 multiple-choice questions
  • 1 hour and 45 minutes

Section 2:

  • 6 extended questions
  • 1 hour and 30 minutes
SKILLS TESTED
  • Analysis of Graphs
  • Limits of Functions,
  • Asymptotes
  • Continuity (property of functions)
  • Concept of Derivatives
  • Derivatives at a point
  • Derivatives as a function
  • Second derivatives
  • Application and computation of derivatives
  • Definite integral
  • Application of integrals
  • Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
  • Anti-differential
  • Numerical approximations
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION
  • Algebra,
  • geometry,
  • elementary functions,
  • trigonometry
  • analytical geometry

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AP Test - Calculus BC

AP Test - Calculus BC
EXAM STRUCTURE Two sections in 3 hours and 15 minutes

Section 1:

  • 45 multiple-choice questions
  • 1 hour and 45 minutes

Section 2:

  • 6 extended questions
  • 1 hour and 30 minutes
SKILLS TESTED
  • Analysis of Graphs
  • Limits of Functions,
  • Asymptotes
  • Continuity (property of functions)
  • Parametric, Polar and vector functions
  • Concept of Derivatives
  • Derivatives at a point
  • Derivatives as a function
  • Second derivatives
  • Application and computation of derivatives
  • Definite integral
  • Application of integrals
  • Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
  • Anti-differential
  • Numerical approximations
  • Polynomial approximations and series
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION
  • Algebra,
  • geometry,
  • elementary functions,
  • trigonometry
  • analytical geometry

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AP Test - Physics

AP Test - Physics
EXAM STRUCTURE

Either Physics B or Physics C should be selected based on the coursework covered

  • 3 hours long
  • 70 multiple choice questions
  • 6-8 extended questions
SKILLS TESTED
  • Newtonian mechanics
  • Fluid mechanics and thermal physics
  • Electricity and magnetism
  • Waves and optics
  • Atomic and Nuclear physics
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION General math skills including
  • Algebra
  • Trigonometry

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Email dr.stuart.donnelly@gmail.com

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