The AP Calculus AB exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes (195 minutes) long in total, divided into two main sections: multiple-choice and free-response
Exam Structure and Timing
- Multiple-Choice Section (50% of score, 105 minutes total)
- Part A: 30 questions, 60 minutes, no calculator allowed
- Part B: 15 questions, 45 minutes, calculator required
- Free-Response Section (50% of score, 90 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
Summary Table
Section| Part| Questions| Time| Calculator Allowed?
---|---|---|---|---
Multiple-Choice| Part A| 30| 60 minutes| No
| Part B| 15| 45 minutes| Yes
Free-Response| Part A| 2| 30 minutes| Yes
| Part B| 4| 60 minutes| No
This format allows students to demonstrate their skills in both calculator and non-calculator contexts across a range of calculus topics
