Note: Strategic advice for maximizing your score on the AP Calculus BC exam.
📚 Exam Structure
Total Time
: 3 hours 15 minutes
Section I
: Multiple Choice (105 minutes)
Part A: No calculator (30 questions)
Part B: Calculator allowed (15 questions)
Section II
: Free Response (90 minutes)
Part A: Calculator allowed (2 questions)
Part B: No calculator (4 questions)
🎯 Scoring
Multiple Choice: 50% of total score
Free Response: 50% of total score
No penalty for wrong answers
Partial credit available on FRQ
⏰ Time Management
Multiple Choice
Section
Questions
Time
Per Question
No Calc
30
60 min
2 min
Calc
15
45 min
3 min
Free Response
Section
Questions
Time
Per Question
Calc
2
30 min
15 min
No Calc
4
60 min
15 min
📊 Multiple Choice Strategies
1. No Calculator Section
[ ] Read carefully
[ ] Use process of elimination
[ ] Look for patterns