The Exam

AP Precalculus

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Exam Overview

This is a hybrid digital exam. Students complete multiple-choice questions and view free-response questions in the Bluebook testing app. They handwrite their free-response answers in paper exam booklets that are returned for scoring. Download a sample free-response booklet for AP Precalculus (.pdf). Use this sample booklet for reference only to become familiar with the format.

Exam questions assess the course concepts and skills outlined in the course framework. For more information, download the AP Precalculus Course and Exam Description (.pdf) (CED).

Encourage your students to visit the AP Precalculus student page for exam information.

Exam Date

Tue, May 13, 2025

8 AM Local

AP Precalculus Exam

Exam Format

The AP Precalculus Exam has two sections. The first section contains 40 multiple-choice questions. The second section contains four free-response questions.  

Section I: Multiple Choice
40 Questions | 2 Hours | 62.5% of Exam Score

  • Part A: 28 questions; 80 minutes; 43.75% of exam score (calculator not permitted)
     
  • Part B: 12 questions; 40 minutes; 18.75% of exam score (graphing calculator required)

Section II: Free Response
4 Questions | 1 Hour | 37.5% of Exam Score

  • Part A: 2 questions; 30 minutes; 18.75% of exam score (graphing calculator required)
    • Free-Response Question 1: Function Concepts
    • Free-Response Question 2: Modeling a Non-Periodic Context
       
  • Part B: 2 questions; 30 minutes; 18.75% of exam score (calculator not permitted)
    • Free-Response Question 3: Modeling a Periodic Context
    • Free-Response Question 4: Symbolic Manipulations 

Exam Resources

AP Precalculus Calculator Policy

The AP Precalculus Exam requires a graphing calculator on Part B of Section I: Multiple Choice and Part A of Section II: Free Response.

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Graphing Calculators for AP Precalculus

Learn more about graphing calculators, technology, and accessibility for the AP Precalculus course and exam.

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AP Exams Calculator Policy

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Exam Questions and Scoring Information

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AP Precalculus Free-Response Questions and Scoring Information

Review free-response questions, sample student responses, and scoring guidelines from past exams.