AP Calculus BC Practice Exams
AP Calculus BC practice tests
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AP Calculus BC covers all AB content plus parametric, polar, and vector functions, and the full sequence-and-series unit. The 2027 hybrid digital exam runs 3hr 15min - MCQs in Bluebook (1hr 45min, 50%) and 6 handwritten FRQs (1hr 30min, 50%). A graphing calculator is required for designated parts.
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Exam format
45
questions
195
minutes
Hybrid digital (MCQ digital + paper FRQ)
| Section | Questions | Time | Score weight |
|---|---|---|---|
Section I, Part A: MCQ - No Calculator | 30 | 60 min | 33.3% |
Section I, Part B: MCQ - Graphing Calculator Required | 15 | 45 min | 16.7% |
Section II, Part A: FRQ - Graphing Calculator Required (handwritten) | 2 | 30 min | 16.7% |
Section II, Part B: FRQ - No Calculator (handwritten) | 4 | 60 min | 33.3% |
Course units and exam weights
- Unit 1: Limits and Continuity4-7%
- Unit 2: Differentiation - Definition and Fundamental Properties4-7%
- Unit 2: Differentiation — Definition and Fundamental Properties4-7%
- Unit 3: Differentiation - Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions4-7%
- Unit 3: Differentiation — Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions4-7%
- Unit 4: Contextual Applications of Differentiation6-9%
- Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation8-11%
- Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change17-20%
- Unit 7: Differential Equations6-9%
- Unit 8: Applications of Integration6-9%
- Unit 9: Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates, Vector-Valued Functions11-12%
- Unit 10: Infinite Sequences and Series17-18%
Source: College Board AP Students Course and Exam Description.
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- Calculus Volumes 1–3 - OpenStax, Rice University (CC BY 4.0) View source
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Calculus BC FAQ
- What is on BC that is not on AB?
- Parametric, polar, and vector-valued functions (Unit 9), plus the entire infinite sequences and series unit (Unit 10) - geometric, p-series, alternating, Taylor and Maclaurin series.
- What is the AB subscore?
- BC students receive an AB subscore based on the AB-aligned questions on their exam. This can help if BC-only topics (series, parametric/polar) drag down the overall score.
- Is BC much harder than AB?
- More content, but BC students typically score higher because the cohort is more self-selected. Series is the unit that requires the most new study, often consuming a third of the year.
- Are FRQs handwritten in 2027?
- Yes. AP Calculus BC is hybrid digital - MCQs are answered in the Bluebook app and the 6 FRQs are handwritten in a paper exam booklet.