

The best way to prepare for this challenging exam is to complete as many practice problems and exams as possible. Part B consists of four problems in which a calculator is not permitted.īoth the multiple choice and free response questions expect you to evaluate, analyze, conceptualize, and develop functions and representations both at face value in in real-world contexts.

Let’s consider each of the five points: Point: Curve is increasing. being negative means the curve is concave down. cos, evaluated at cos sin sin 1 Answer A being negative means the curve is decreasing. Part A has two free response questions that require a graphing calculator. Solution: This is the definition of the derivative of the function. Section II is also broken down into a Part A and Part B, but the calculator usage is reversed. Part A does not allow a graphing calculator and Part B allows a graphing calculator, with some questions requiring its use in order to get an answer. Section I is further broken down into Part A and Part B. Section II is the free response section which you have 90 minutes to complete. Section I is the multiple choice section which you have 105 minutes to complete.

The AP Calculus AB exam is divided into two sections, each worth 50% of your final score.
