AP Precalculus

Functions, trigonometry, and mathematical modeling

Exam Format

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Multiple Choice

Section I

40 questions, 2 hours, 63% of score.
Part A: 28 questions, no calculator.
Part B: 12 questions, graphing calculator required.

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Section II

4 questions, 1 hour, 37% of score.
Part A: 2 questions, graphing calculator required.
Part B: 2 questions, no calculator.

Key Policies

Calculator & Materials

Graphing calculator required for select sections.
Total exam time: 3 hours. First administered in 2024.

Scoring

Scale 1–5

Scores range from 1 to 5.
Scores of 3+ typically earn college credit.

Units

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Unit 1

Polynomial and Rational Functions

Function composition, transformations, polynomial division, and rational functions

Unit 2

Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

Properties of exponents and logarithms, solving exponential equations, and modeling

Unit 3

Trigonometric and Polar Functions

Unit circle, trigonometric identities, polar coordinates, and polar graphs

Unit 4

Functions Involving Parameters, Vectors, and Matrices

Parametric equations, vectors, and matrix operations

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Course Resources

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Study Guide

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Practice Test

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Flashcards

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