For details on the 2024 AP Calculus BC Exam, check this article.
Unlike 2020 and 2021, when the College Board modified the AP exams as a response to the disruption caused by COVID-19, the 2022 AP exams will return to its original format.
This year, the AP exams will take place over a two-week period in May: May 2–6 and May 9–13.
The College Board may change the format, however, if schools are disrupted in the spring due to COVID-19.
“We’ll continue to monitor global, national, and local health conditions, putting the health and safety of students first, and if there are widespread school closures in spring 2022, we’ll provide options similar to those offered in 2021,” the College Board noted here.
We will, of course, update this guide if that should happen.
The AP Calculus BC exam for 2022 will be a full-length paper-and-pencil exam that students can take in school only.
Here is what you need to know to do well in the upcoming AP Calculus BC exam.
Will I get college credit for the 2022 AP Calculus BC exam?
Students who take the 2022 AP Calculus BC exam will be eligible for college credit.
As in previous years, a student must obtain a score of 3, 4, or 5 to be eligible for college credit.
For tips on getting a perfect AP score, check out this interview with Dawn Mueller, an educational consultant with Tutor Doctor.
How long is the 2022 AP Calculus BC exam?
The 2022 AP Calculus BC exam will be 3 hours, 15 minutes long.
What’s the 2022 AP Calculus BC exam date and time?
The 2022 AP Calculus BC exam is scheduled for Monday, May 9 at 8 AM local time.
What will be tested on the 2022 AP Calculus BC exam?
The 2022 AP Calculus BC exam will test students on the whole course content, so be prepared to answer questions on these topics:
- Unit 1: Limits and Continuity
- Unit 2: Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties
- Unit 3: Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions
- Unit 4: Contextual Applications of Differentiation
- Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation
- Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change
- Unit 7: Differential Equations
- Unit 8: Applications of Integration
- Unit 9: Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates, and Vector-Valued Functions
- Unit 10: Infinite Sequences and Series
What is the AP Calculus BC exam format for 2022?
The 2022 AP Calculus BC exam will be split equally between two sections: multiple-choice and free-response questions. Each section is worth 50 percent of the exam score.
You will have 1 hour, 45 minutes to answer 45 multiple-choice questions and 1 hour, 30 minutes to answer 6 free-response questions. There are two parts to each section.
Each section has 2 parts with different time allocation and specific rules on the use of a calculator.
The chart below shows the breakdown of the exam components.
| Section | # Questions | Time Allocation |
| I: Multiple Choice, Part A | 30 | 60 minutes |
| I: Multiple Choice, Part B | 15 | 45 minutes |
| II: Free Response, Part A | 2 | 30 minutes |
| II: Free Response, Part B | 4 | 60 minutes |
You must use a graphing calculator, such as this TI-84 graphing calculator by Texas Instruments, for Part B of the multiple-choice section and Part A of the free-response section.
You may not use a calculator for Part A of the multiple-choice section and Part B of the free-response section.
Does the College Board offer any free AP Calculus BC exam prep resources?
The College Board is offering a number of free AP Calculus BC exam resources to students to help them prepare for the exam.
AP Calculus BC Practice Tests
You can get examples of free-response questions from past AP Calculus BC exams for free. You can use these as practice tests to supplement other test prep materials you use.
Check here for free-response questions posed in the 2021 AP Calculus BC exam. You can also log in to the AP Classroom Question Bank for questions posed in the 2020 exam. And check here for free-response questions from the 2014-2019 AP Calculus BC exams.
AP Calculus BC Courses
The College Board’s AP YouTube channel gives students access to APLive classes and recordings delivered by AP teachers from across the country. Additionally, to help students review course content and skills before their exam, the College Board gives students access to the AP Daily: Live Review sessions for the 2021 AP Calculus BC exam.
What are my other options for preparing for the 2022 AP Calculus BC exam?
If you don’t have an AP Calculus BC review book already, check out TUN’s Textbook Save Engine to compare prices and get the best deals.
There are also online resources that you can use to help you prepare for the 2022 AP Calculus BC exam.
Khan Academy
In partnership with the College Board, Khan Academy provides an official AP Calculus BC course that comes with free instructional videos, articles, and practice exercises created by current and former AP teachers. In addition, Khan Academy offers free exam skills and strategies.
EdX
This AP Calculus BC course, available through edX, is taught by professors from Davidson College. This course provides “short instructional videos, interactive graphs, and practice problems written by many of the same people who write and grade your AP Calculus exams.”
You can audit this course for free, but there’s a $49 fee to obtain a Verified Certificate.
Princeton Review
If you would like to get one-on-one instruction to help you prepare for the AP Calculus BC exam, the Princeton Review also offers private tutoring, available both in-person or online, for a fee starting at $206 an hour. If you decide to go with this personalized option, expert tutors will work with you to “make a plan, set goals, and exceed them.” The Princeton Review guarantees that if you’re not 100% satisfied, they will match you with another tutor and your next lesson will be free.
If you’re taking more than one AP exam in 2022, check TUN’s AP Exam Review for details on other AP exams.
