The Exam
Put your knowledge to the test: The AP Calculus AB Exam assesses your mastery of Calculus AB concepts and techniques. It also gives you the chance to earn college credit while in high school.
About the Exam
The AP Calculus AB Exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes. The 105-minute, 45-question multiple-choice section tests your proficiency on a wide variety of topics. The 90-minute, six-problem free-response section gives you the chance to demonstrate your ability to solve problems using an extended chain of reasoning.
Section I: Multiple-Choice
The multiple-choice section of the exam has two parts. For Part A, you'll have 55 minutes to complete 28 questions without a calculator. For Part B, you'll have 50 minutes to answer 17 questions using a graphing calculator. For more information, see the calculator policy for the AP Calculus Exams.
Total scores on the multiple-choice section are based on the number of questions answered correctly. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers and no points are awarded for unanswered questions.
Section II: Free-Response
The free-response section tests your ability to solve problems using an extended chain of reasoning. Part A of the free-response section (two problems in 30 minutes) requires the use of a graphing calculator. Part B of the free-response section (four problems in 60 minutes) does not allow the use of a calculator. During the second timed portion of the free-response section (Part B), you are permitted to continue work on problems in Part A, but you are not permitted to use a calculator during this time. For more information, see the calculator policy for the AP Calculus Exams.
Scoring the Exam
The multiple-choice and free-response sections each account for one-half of your final exam grade. Since the exams are designed for full coverage of the subject matter, it is not expected that all students will be able to answer all the questions.
