AP Calculus BC

AP Calculus BC

AP Calculus BC Practice Exams Free Response Notes Videos Study Guides

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AP Calculus BC Exam

This course is organized around the following big ideas:

Big Idea 1: Limits
Big Idea 2: Derivatives
Big Idea 3: Integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Big Idea 4: Series

The AP Calculus BC exam format is:

Section I: Multiple Choice
Part A — 60 minutes, 30 questions (calculator not permitted)

Part B — 45 minutes, 15 questions (calculator required)

Section II: Free Response
Part A — 30 minutes, 2 questions (calculator permitted)

Part B — 60 minutes, 4 questions (calculator not permitted)

Each of Sections I and II contributes 50% toward the total exam score. In the free-response section, students must show their work and provide reasoning and method, not just final answers.

When is the AP Calculus BC Exam?
The regularly scheduled date for the AP Calculus BC exam for 2026 is Monday, May 11, 2026 at 8 a.m.

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