I'm just planning out my schedule and trying to figure out how much time I should allot for studying on the day of the AP Calc exam. Can anyone let me know how long both the AB and BC exams are? Thanks in advance!
The AP Calculus exams, both AB and BC, are each 3 hours and 15 minutes long. These exams are divided into two main sections: multiple-choice and free-response.
For both the AB and BC exams, the multiple-choice section is 1 hour and 45 minutes long. This section consists of two parts: Part A (30 questions, 60 minutes, calculator not allowed) and Part B (15 questions, 45 minutes, calculator allowed).
The free-response section is 1 hour and 30 minutes long for both exams. This section also has two parts: Part A (2 questions, 30 minutes, calculator allowed) and Part B (4 questions for AB exam or 2 questions for BC exam, 60 minutes, calculator not allowed).
So, on the day of the exam, you should budget around 3 hours and 15 minutes for the test, plus some extra time for any administrative tasks, breaks, or unexpected delays. Good luck with your studies and the exam!
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