The AP Precalculus exam is 3 hours long in total and is divided into two main sections: Section I: Multiple Choice (40 questions, 2 hours total)
- Part A: 28 questions, no calculator allowed, 80 minutes, 43.75% of exam score
- Part B: 12 questions, graphing calculator required, 40 minutes, 18.75% of exam score
Section II: Free Response (4 questions, 1 hour total)
- Part A: 2 questions, graphing calculator required, 30 minutes, 18.75% of exam score
- Part B: 2 questions, no calculator allowed, 30 minutes, 18.75% of exam score
This structure totals 44 questions over 3 hours, with a mix of calculator and no-calculator parts designed to assess a range of precalculus concepts and skills
