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what is the format of the exam?<\/h2>\n
the ap calculus bc test has the same layout as the ab exam. it consists of two main sections, multiple choice and free response. in turn, each section has two parts, one that permits a graphing calculator and one that does not.<\/p>\n
| section \/ part<\/th>\n | type of questions<\/th>\n | number of questions<\/th>\n | time limit<\/th>\n | calculator permitted?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ia<\/td>\n | multiple choice<\/td>\n | 30<\/td>\n | 60 minutes<\/td>\n | no<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| ib<\/td>\n | multiple choice<\/td>\n | 15<\/td>\n | 45 minutes<\/td>\n | yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| iia<\/td>\n | free response<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | 30 minutes<\/td>\n | yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| iib<\/td>\n | free response<\/td>\n | 4<\/td>\n | 60 minutes<\/td>\n | no<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n the multiple choice questions show a problem or ask a question and then give four choices to pick from. there is no “none of the above,” so you know that the correct choice must be in the list somewhere.<\/p>\n a typical free response question describes a scenario or problem and then asks 3-4 questions about it. you must write out all of your work.<\/em> in fact, the graders are looking for a logical sequence of mathematical steps leading to a correct answer. if you use calculator features to speed your work, then indicate what you did. simply writing a correct final answer may not receive credit at all.<\/p>\n every topic that is covered on the ab test will also be covered on the bc test, but in more depth. for example, you will need to know about more advanced antidifferentiation methods such as integration by parts. in addition, the bc test covers parametric and vector functions, and sequences and series.<\/p>\n the material on the exam falls into four main categories:<\/p>\n |