The AP Calculus AB exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes (195 minutes) long and consists of two main sections: multiple-choice and free-response.
Exam Breakdown:
Multiple-Choice Section (45 questions, 1 hour 45 minutes total)
- Part A: 30 questions, 60 minutes, no calculator allowed
- Part B: 15 questions, 45 minutes, calculator required
Free-Response Section (6 questions, 1 hour 30 minutes total)
- Part A: 2 questions, 30 minutes, calculator required
- Part B: 4 questions, 60 minutes, no calculator allowed
There is typically a 10-minute break between the multiple-choice and free- response sections
. This structure ensures a balanced assessment of calculus concepts with and without calculator use, covering a variety of problem types and formats.
