The AP Calculus AB exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes long in total
. It is divided into two main sections:
- Multiple-Choice Section (1 hour 45 minutes total)
- Part A: 30 questions, 60 minutes, calculator not permitted
- Part B: 15 questions, 45 minutes, graphing calculator required
- Free-Response Section (1 hour 30 minutes total)
- Part A: 2 questions, 30 minutes, graphing calculator required
- Part B: 4 questions, 60 minutes, calculator not permitted
There is typically a 10-minute break between the multiple-choice and free- response sections
. This structure ensures the exam tests a range of skills with and without calculator use, covering various calculus concepts and problem types.
