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About the Exam
The AP Calculus BC Exam will test your understanding of the mathematical concepts covered in the course units, as well as your ability to determine the proper formulas and procedures to use to solve problems and communicate your work with the correct notations. A graphing calculator is permitted for parts of the exam. Note: You may not take both AP Calculus AB and Calculus BC Exams within the same year.
This is a hybrid digital exam. You’ll complete multiple-choice questions and view free-response questions in the Bluebook testing app. You’ll handwrite your free-response answers in paper exam booklets.
Calculators are permitted for this exam. See AP Exams Calculator Policy for the list of calculators approved for this course.
3hrs 15mins
Exam Date
AP Calculus BC Exam
This is the regularly scheduled date for the AP Calculus BC Exam.
Exam Components
Section I: Multiple Choice
45 questions 1hr 45mins 50% of Score
- Part A: Graphing calculator not permitted (33.3% of score)
- Part B: Graphing calculator required for some questions (16.7% of score)
- Questions include algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and general types of functions.
- Questions include analytical, graphical, tabular, and verbal types of representations.
Section II: Free Response
6 questions 1hr 30mins 50% of Score
- Part A: 2 problems | Graphing calculator required (16.7% of score)
- Part B: 4 problems | Graphing calculator not permitted (33.3% of score)
- Questions include various types of functions and function representations and a roughly equal mix of procedural and conceptual tasks.
- Questions include at least two questions that incorporate a real-world context or scenario into the question.
Exam Essentials
Exam Preparation
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Practice on Bluebook
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Free-Response Questions and Scoring Information
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AP Calculus AB and BC Course and Exam Description
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Services for Students with Disabilities
Students with documented disabilities may be eligible for accommodations for the through-course assessment and the end-of-course exam. If you’re using assistive technology and need help accessing the PDFs in this section in another format, contact Services for Students with Disabilities at 212-713-8333 or by email at [email protected]. For information about taking AP Exams, or other College Board assessments, with accommodations, visit the Services for Students with Disabilities website.
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