The AP Exams

  • The AP Calculus AB and BC exams are administered every year the first Wednesday in May. Students are given an opportunity in advance to sign up for the test and prepare themselves for the exam. A "passing" score on the exam makes the student eligible for college credit. Preparedness and strategy for the exam shall be discussed throughout the course and students should familiarize themselves with the format of the exam prior to May. Starting in the 2010-2011 school year the format for the AP Calculus AB and BC exams is as follow:

     


    % of Grade

    Number of
    Questions


    Minutes
    Allotted

    Calculator Use

    Section I

    50

     

     

     

    Part A

     

    28

    55

    No calculator

    Part B

     

    17

    50

    Graphing calculator required

    Section II

    50

     

     

     

    Part A

     

    2

    30

    Graphing calculator required

    Part B

     

    4

    60

    No calculator




    NOTE: Students taking the AP Calculus BC exam will receive TWO scores for this exam. They will receive a "AB-Subscore" which counts the same at the AP Calculus AB (Calc1) exam AND a BC score (Calc 2). That's like completing TWO college courses with just ONE test!!