Takeaways from Getting Ready For AP Precalculus

Master the newest math AP exam

Every year, Tests and the Rest releases a series of episodes with experts on Advanced Placement exams to help students prepare for these important—and potentially college credit-bearing—tests. AP Week on TATR continues with educator Joey Lin, who shares valuable strategies, insights, and resources for getting ready for the AP Precalculus exam.

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Key Takeaways

• AP Precalculus is a new exam, first administered in 2023, testing polynomials, logarithms/exponents, and trigonometry

• Exam format: 40 multiple-choice (28 no-calc, 12 with calc) + 4 free-response questions; 64 total points, ~45 correct for a 5

• Key prep resources: AP Classroom (teacher-assigned), Brian Passwater materials, practice exams

• College credit acceptance currently limited; exam serves as strong foundation for future calculus courses

Find our Topical Breakdown and Q&A below.