The AP Calculus BC exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes long in total
. It is divided into two main sections: Section 1: Multiple Choice (1 hour 45 minutes total, 45 questions)
- Part A: 30 questions, 60 minutes, calculator not permitted
- Part B: 15 questions, 45 minutes, graphing calculator required
Section 2: Free Response (1 hour 30 minutes total, 6 questions)
- Part A: 2 questions, 30 minutes, graphing calculator required
- Part B: 4 questions, 60 minutes, calculator not permitted
This structure balances calculator and no-calculator portions across both sections
