AP Calculus AB Sample Exams:
Full-Length Practice Tests & Solutions
These full-length AP Calculus AB Practice Exams mimic the actual format, featuring 45 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and 6 Free Response Questions (FRQ). Use these to test your pacing for both the calculator and non-calculator sections.
Mastering the AP Calculus AB exam requires more than just knowing formulas; it requires a deep understanding of the exam’s unique structure and timing. On this page, you’ll find complete sample AP Calc exams that mirror the official format, including both Section I (Multiple Choice) and Section II (Free Response). Whether you are practicing calculator-active problems or tackling the rigorous non-calculator FRQs, these practice tests are designed to simulate the real testing environment, helping you build the stamina and precision needed to earn a 5.
With over 25 years of experience, I’ve developed a specific ‘Identification Method’ to help students stop guessing and start solving. Most students struggle not because they don’t know the math, but because they can’t recognize the problem type under pressure. Each sample exam here is accompanied by step-by-step video solutions where I walk you through the logic behind the scoring rubric. We don’t just find the answer; we analyze the scoring guidelines to ensure you are capturing every possible point for justification and work.
After taking the exams you can use my AP Calculus score calculator to see what score you might have gotten on the exam.
How Long is the AP Calculus AB Exam?
Section I: Multiple Choice:
– Part A: 30 questions; 60 minutes; calculator not permitted.
– Part B: 15 questions; 45 minutes; graphing calculator required.
Section II Free Response:
– Part A: 2 questions; 30 minutes; graphing calculator required.
– Part B: 4 questions; 60 minutes; calculator not permitted.
How should I use these sample exams?
To get the most out of these AP Calculus practice tests, I recommend using the first exam in a more open way. Checking with the solutions and videos as much as you need. The second exam I would try with as few notes as possible. By the time you get to the third exam use a ‘Timed-Review’ approach.
– Put yourself in a quiet space.
– Set yourself a timer.
– Use only the resources allowed to you in a test taking environment; a pencil and a graphing calculator.