Mastering the AP Calculus AB Exam with Casio: Time-Saving Tips from Bruce Hartman

As the AP Calculus AB exam continues to evolve (especially with the upcoming shift to a digital format in May 2025), students and educators alike are searching for strategies that can boost efficiency and confidence during test day. Enter Bruce Hartman, a seasoned math educator and Casio ACE who has compiled a powerful guide to help students make the most of their graphing calculators in these high-stakes moments.

In his detailed and practical resource, Top Time-Saving Tips for Taking the AP Calculus AB Exam, Bruce draws on his extensive classroom experience and highlights how the Casio fx-CG50 and fx-9750GIII calculators offer clear advantages in both functionality and speed - especially under exam pressure.

From tackling derivatives and definite integrals to solving equations numerically and graphing for quick visual confirmation, Bruce walks readers through real AP-style problems and demonstrates how Casio calculators streamline the problem-solving process. With clear step-by-step walkthroughs, screenshots, and references to free tools like ClassPad.net and Wakelet, Bruce shows how thoughtful calculator use isn't just about shortcuts—it’s about deepening student understanding and building exam confidence.

Casio calculators, as Bruce emphasizes, are reliable, affordable, intuitive, and built to support exploratory mathematical thinking. And in a world where every second counts, that edge can make all the difference.

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About the Author

Bruce Hartman has been a math educator in Western New York for 22 years, teaching courses ranging from 7th grade mathematics through AP Calculus. Before his career in education, Bruce worked as a Process Engineer in the glass industry. His dual background in engineering and teaching fuels his passion for technology in the classroom. Bruce believes that the right tools, used intentionally, can empower student discovery and promote lasting conceptual understanding. A strong advocate for Casio calculators, Bruce champions their unique features and cost-effective advantages as a valuable asset in mathematics education.