AP Calculus AB: answers, rubrics, and point maximization
Free-response questions answered part by part, mapped to the scoring rubric, with the exact sentences an AP reader can award points for.
Where can I find AP Calculus AB FRQ answers?
Each released free-response question gets its own page with the final answers up top, a part-by-part solution, and a point-maximization section covering scoring order, justification templates, and partial credit.
Answered AP Calculus AB questions
Every question below has its final answers up top, a part-by-part solution, and a point-maximization section.
How is the AP Calculus AB exam scored?
| Section | Questions | Time | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple choice, no calculator | 30 | 60 min | 33.3% |
| Multiple choice, calculator | 15 | 45 min | 16.7% |
| Free response, calculator | 2 | 30 min | 16.7% |
| Free response, no calculator | 4 | 60 min | 33.3% |
The free-response section is 54 points across six questions, so a single rubric point is worth roughly the same as two multiple-choice questions. That is why the writing habits on our question pages — units, setup lines, and complete justifications — move scores more than extra content review does.