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AP Precalculus: Practice Questions, Units, and Exam Format

Polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and polar functions. See exactly what is on the exam, unit by unit, and practise it with a tutor that adapts to you.

Exam format

Structure of the AP Precalculus exam, from the official course and exam description.
SectionQuestionsTimeShare of score
Section I: Multiple Choice421 hr 45 min62.5%
Section II: Free Response41 hr 10 min37.5%

Units and exam weights

The 4 units of AP Precalculus, with the exam weight published for each.
UnitExam weightTopics covered
Polynomial and Rational Functions30 to 40%Change in Tandem, Rates of Change, Rates of Change in Linear and Quadratic Functions, Polynomial Functions and Rates of Change, Polynomial Functions and Complex Zeros, Polynomial Functions and End Behavior
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions25 to 40%Change in Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences, Change in Linear and Exponential Functions, Exponential Functions, Exponential Function Manipulation, Exponential Function Context and Data Modeling, Competing Function Model Validation
Trigonometric and Polar Functions30 to 35%Periodic Phenomena, Sine, Cosine, and Tangent, Sine and Cosine Function Values, Sine and Cosine Function Graphs, Sinusoidal Functions, Sinusoidal Function Transformations
Functions Involving Parameters, Vectors, and Matrices0%Parametric Functions, Parametric Functions Modeling Planar Motion, Parametric Functions and Rates of Change, Parametrically Defined Circles and Lines, Implicitly Defined Functions, Conic Sections

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