Pattern 1: Partial fraction integration (High frequency) Decompose rational functions and integrate. Often combined with definite integration limits. Key: don't forget long division for improper fractions.
Pattern 2: Standard form integrals (High frequency) Integrals reducible to dx/(x^2+a^2), dx/sqrt(a^2-x^2), etc. after completing the square. Quick recognition saves time.
Pattern 3: Wallis/reduction formula values (Moderate) Direct application of Wallis' formula for integral(0 to pi/2) sin^n or cos^n. Know the pattern: even n has pi/2, odd n doesn't.
Pattern 4: e^x[f+f'] type (Moderate) Recognize the pattern in disguised forms. Common: e^x((x-1)/x^2) = e^x(1/x - 1/x^2).
Pattern 5: Trigonometric substitution (Moderate) For sqrt(quadratic) integrals. Complete the square first, then apply standard substitution.
Pattern 6: Integration by parts (High frequency) ln(x), arctan(x), arcsin(x) multiplied by polynomials. LIATE rule determines the setup.
Pattern 7: Non-obvious substitutions (Low-Moderate) x+1/x or x-1/x for (x^2+/-1)/(x^4+1) type. Recognizing these saves significant time.