AP Calculus AB and BC are rigorous courses designed to provide students with a strong foundation in college-level calculus. AP Calculus AB covers fundamental topics equivalent to a first-semester college calculus course, focusing on limits, derivatives, integrals, and their applications. It emphasizes analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing students for advanced studies in STEM fields and offering opportunities for college credit. AP Calculus BC includes all AB topics and extends into more advanced areas such as parametric, polar, and vector functions, advanced integration techniques, sequences and series, and differential equations. This makes BC comparable to both first and second-semester college calculus courses, ideal for students pursuing majors in mathematics, engineering, physics, or computer science.
| Section | Part | Number of Questions | Time Allotted | Calculator Allowed | Weightage |
| Multiple Choice | A | 30 | 60 minutes | No | 50% (total) |
| B | 15 | 45 minutes | Yes | ||
| Free Response | A | 2 | 30 minutes | Yes | 50% (total) |
| B | 4 | 60 minutes | No | ||
| Total | 51 (MCQ) + 6 (FRQ) | 3 hr 15 min | As specified | 100% |
It’s a hybrid digital exam. Students will complete multiple-choice questions on a computer using the Bluebook testing app, but they will hand write their answers to the free-response questions on paper exam booklets
The exam structure and timing are the same for both AP Calculus AB and BC.
