5 Steps to a 5: AP Precalculus 2025: Practice AP Tests + AP Content Review + Precalculus Exams

STEP 1: Set Up Your Study Plan 
1. What You Need to Know About the AP Precalculus Exam 
Background Information 
Frequently Asked Questions About the Exam  
What Concepts Are Included in the Multiple-Choice Section? 
What Concepts Are Included in the Free-Response Section? 
2. How to Plan Your Time 
Three Approaches to Preparing for the AP Precalculus Exam 
Calendars for Preparing for Each of the Plans 

STEP 2: Determine Your Test Readiness 

3. Take a Diagnostic Exam 
Using the Diagnostic Exam 
AP Precalculus Diagnostic Exam 
Diagnostic Exam Answers and Explanations 

STEP 3: Develop Strategies for Success 

4. Strategies to Help You Do Your Best on the Exam 
Strategies for the Multiple-Choice Questions 
Strategies for the Free-Response Questions 
Taking the Exam 

STEP 4: Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High 

5. Unit 0: Review of Algebra and Geometry 
Linear Functions 
Equation of a Line 
Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities 
Polynomials 
Quadratics 
Solving Quadratic Equations 
Solving Quadratic Inequalities 
Complex Numbers 
Solving Systems of Equations in Two and Three Variables 
Piecewise-Defined Functions 
Exponential Functions and Rules for Exponents 
Radicals 
Solving Right Triangle Problems Involving Trigonometry
Review Questions 
Answers and Explanations 
6. Unit 1: Polynomial and Rational Functions 
Functions and Their Graphs 
Polynomial Function 
Rational Functions 
Transformation of Functions 
Rapid Review 
Review Questions 
Answers and Explanations 
7. Unit 2: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 
Sequences 
Exponential Functions 
Composition of Functions 
Logarithmic Expressions 
Exponential and Logarithmic Inequalities 
Modeling
Semi-Log Plots
Rapid Review
Review Questions
Answers and Explanations 
8. Unit 3: Trigonometric and Polar Functions 
Periodic Phenomena
The Tangent Function
Important Trigonometric Identities
Rapid Review
Review Questions
Answers and Explanations

STEP 5: Build Your Test-Taking Confidence 

9. AP Precalculus Practice Exam 1 
Section I Part A (multiple-choice)
Section I Part B (multiple-choice)
Section II Part A (free-response)
Section II Part B (free-response)
Answer Key 
Solutions and Explanations
10. AP Precalculus Practice Exam 2 
Section I Part A (multiple-choice) 
Section I Part B (multiple-choice)
Section II Part A (free-response)
Section II Part B (free-response)
Answer Key 
Solutions and Explanations

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