Cracking the AP Calculus AB & BC Exam, 2004-2005

Rating:
Summary: Covers everything you need.
Review: I have used this book for extra preparation for AP Calculus AB exam, besides taking the course at school.

I took my exam a few days ago (and I did very well), and I must say the book covered everything that was tested. A weakness, however, would be that it is hard to determine which of the chapters refer to AB and which - to BC (yet this is not impossible, since the book contains a list of topics where this info is indicated).

The explications of topics are easy to follow and understand. Also, if you use this book, you'll sure have enough practice exercises for each and every topic, as well as 3 Practice AB Calc tests (full size) and 2 BC Calc tests.

Rating:
Summary: Not the best book for review.
Review: This book was very difficult to follow. It contains both AB and BC sections, but does not specify which sections are which. It is difficult to see where they are headed much of the time, as if they are rambling with no direction. I found it to be very unhelpful and confusing. It was wordy and complicated. I often felt like the authors were trying to impress me with their knowledge when all I wanted was a clear, concise review! I recommend the Cliff Notes instead, which is about half the size and much easier to read and understand.