I need help – I'm planning my study schedule for my AP Calc BC exam, and I wanna know the exam length. Can someone tell me the duration for each section and how many questions I'll be tackling?
The AP Calculus BC exam consists of two main sections, with a total duration of 3 hours and 15 minutes:
1. Multiple Choice section:
- Part A: There are 30 questions in this section, and you will have 60 minutes to complete them. You are allowed to use a calculator during this part.
- Part B: There are 15 questions in this section, and you will have 45 minutes to complete them. You are not allowed to use a calculator for this part.
In total, the Multiple Choice section lasts for 1 hour and 45 minutes, with 45 questions in total.
2. Free Response section:
- Part A: This section contains 2 questions, and you will have 30 minutes to complete them. You are allowed to use a calculator during this part.
- Part B: There are 4 questions in this section, and you will have 60 minutes to complete them. You are not allowed to use a calculator for this part.
In total, the Free Response section lasts for 1 hour and 30 minutes, with 6 questions in total.
Good luck with your studying and preparation for the AP Calculus BC exam!
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