At a Glance
Run this mock when you want a realistic test of endurance and section switching. Use official-format timing: 45 multiple-choice questions in 105 minutes and 6 free-response questions in 90 minutes.
3 Hours 15 Minutes45 MCQs6 FRQsCalculator SplitAB Units 1-8
Format checked against College Board AP Central and AP Students AP Calculus AB exam pages.
Official-Style Structure
| Section | Questions | Time | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section I, Part A | 30 MCQs | 60 minutes | No calculator |
| Section I, Part B | 15 MCQs | 45 minutes | Graphing calculator required |
| Section II, Part A | 2 FRQs | 30 minutes | Graphing calculator required |
| Section II, Part B | 4 FRQs | 60 minutes | No calculator |
Question Mix Blueprint
| Topic | MCQ Presence | FRQ Presence |
|---|---|---|
| Limits and continuity | 4-6 | Usually embedded in explanation or graph questions |
| Derivative rules and applications | 12-16 | Motion, related rates, optimization, graph analysis |
| Integrals and FTC | 12-16 | Accumulation, area, average value, net change |
| Differential equations | 4-6 | Slope fields, separable equations, Euler's method |
| Calculator interpretation | 4-6 | Numerical derivative/integral/solve with context |
Mock Rules
MaterialsTimer, graphing calculator, scratch paper, pencils, and a separate answer sheet.
TimingDo not pause sections. Mark uncertain questions and move.
CalculatorUse it only where allowed. Record command meaning on FRQs.
ReviewScore first, then analyze by error family after a short break.
Pacing Targets
- MCQ Part A: question 10 by 20 minutes, question 20 by 40 minutes, all 30 by 60 minutes.
- MCQ Part B: question 5 by 15 minutes, question 10 by 30 minutes, all 15 by 45 minutes.
- FRQ Part A: about 15 minutes per calculator question.
- FRQ Part B: about 15 minutes per no-calculator question, with the last 3 minutes for notation and conclusion checks.
Post-Mock Review
| Error | Meaning | Repair |
|---|---|---|
| Concept | Wrong theorem or calculus idea | Review conditions, then solve three nearby problems. |
| Algebra | Correct idea, flawed execution | Rewrite cleanly and identify the exact slip. |
| Graph | Misread slope, area, sign, or interval | Annotate the graph and restate the feature. |
| Calculator | Mode, command, rounding, or interpretation issue | Redo with settings and method written. |
| Explanation | Correct answer but weak justification | Rewrite using claim, calculus principle, evidence, conclusion. |
Official References
For current exam details, verify with AP Central AP Calculus AB Exam and AP Students AP Calculus AB Assessment.