Some AP Chem students have the misconception that their calculator and formula sheets are “cheat sheets,” meaning they don’t really have to study their math skills since everything is given to them. Yes, you can store equations in your calculator and yes, a formula sheet and periodic table will be given to you on the exam, but these tools are no substitute for actually understanding the material. You need to know how to apply these given formulas to specific problems and this can often involve multiple steps and multiple formulas that build upon each other. The goal of the AP Chemistry exam is to test your mathematical reasoning and quantitative skills, so you can’t get away with just winging it on test day. It’s also important to note that you will not receive credit for referencing positions on the periodic table or for simply writing the correct formula on your answer sheet.