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About the Exam
The AP Statistics Exam will test your understanding of the mathematical concepts covered in the course units, including your ability to use statistical methods and calculate the probability of an outcome.
This is a fully digital exam. You’ll complete multiple-choice and free-response questions in the Bluebook testing app, with all responses automatically submitted at the end of the exam.
Calculators are permitted for this exam. See AP Exams Calculator Policy for the list of calculators approved for this course.
Reference materials, such as equations sheets and reference tables, are available for this course. Go to Reference Information for Specific AP Exams to find reference materials for AP Statistics and exam day details.
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Exam Date
AP Statistics Exam
This is the regularly scheduled date for the AP Statistics Exam.
Exam Components
Section 1: Multiple Choice
42 questions 1hr 30mins 50% of Score
The multiple-choice section assesses:
- Your understanding of content from all 5 units of study
- Your ability to apply all 4 course statistical practices
Section 2: Free Response
4 questions 1hr 30mins 50% of Score
The second section of the AP Statistics Exam includes four 10-point question types, which are listed below in the order they appear on the exam. Students are expected to use a graphing calculator that has statistical capabilities.
Question 1 is a multi-part question that primarily assesses Practices 1 and 2.
Question 2 is a multi-part question that primarily assesses Practices 3 and 4.
Question 3 focuses on inference, assessing the inference skills associated with Practices 2, 3, and 4.
Question 4 is a multi-part question with a focus on multiple course content areas, assessing Practices 2, 3, and 4.
Exam Essentials
Exam Preparation
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AP Classroom Resources
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Practice on Bluebook
Download the Bluebook app and log in with your College Board account information to access test previews for the digital AP Exams.
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Free-Response Questions and Scoring Information
Go to AP Central to review free-response questions and scoring information from past AP Statistics exams.
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AP Statistics Course and Exam Description
This is the core document for the course. It clearly lays out the course content and describes the exam and the AP Program in general.
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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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AP Statistics Digital Response Guidelines
This document provides tips for using a conventional (QWERTY) keyboard to enter statistical notation in Bluebook for the free-response section of the AP Statistics Exam.
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