AP SUBJECTS
AP BIOLOGY
Syllabus
The exam assesses each of the eight units of the course with the following
exam weightings on the multiple-choice section of the AP Exam:
| Units | Titles | Exam Weighting |
| Unit:1 | Chemistry of Life | 2.5-5% |
| Unit:2 | Cell Structure and Function | 5-7.5% |
| Unit :3 | Cellular Energetics | 15-17.5% |
| Unit:4 | Cell Communication and cell cycle | 17.5-22.5% |
| Unit :5 | Heredity | 5-7.5% |
| Unit :6 | Array | 10-15% |
| Unit :7 | Gene Expression and regulation | 2.5-7.5% |
| Unit:8 | Ecology | 7.5-10% |
AP BIOLOGY
Pattern
The AP Biology Exam assesses student understanding of the science practices and learning objectives outlined in the course framework.
The exam is 3 hours long and includes 60 multiples- choices questions and 6 free-response questions.
A four -function, scientific, or graphing calculator is allowed on both sections of the exam.
The details of the exam including exam weighting and timing, can be found below:
| Section | Question Type | Number of Questions | Exam Weighting | Timing |
| I | Multiple -choice questions | 60 | 50% | 90 minutes |
| II | Free -response question | 6 | 50% | 90 minutes |
| Question 1: Interpreting and Evaluating Experimental Results (8-10 pts ) | ||||
| Question 2: Interpreting and Evaluating Experimental Results and graphing (8-10 pts ) | ||||
| Question 3:Scientific Investigation(4 points) | ||||
| Question 4: Conceptual Analysis (4 points) | ||||
| Question 5:Analysis Model or visual Representation(4points) | ||||
| Question 6:Analyze Data(4points) |
AP CALCULUS AB
Syllabus
Exam Weighting for the Multiple- Choice Section of the AP Exam
| Units | Topics | Exam Weighting (AB) | Exam Weighting(Bc) |
| Unit:1 | Limits and Continuity | 10-12% | 4-7% |
| Unit:2 | Differentiation :Definition and Fundamental Properties | 10-12% | 4-7% |
| Unit :3 | Differentiation : Composite, Implicit and Inverse Function | 9-13% | 4-7% |
| Unit:4 | Contextual Application of Differentiation | 10-15% | 6-9% |
| Unit :5 | Analytical Applications of Differentiation | 15-18% | 8-11% |
| Unit :6 | Integration and Accumulation of change | 17-20% | 17-20% |
| Unit :7 | Differential Equations | 6-12% | 6-9% |
| Unit :8 | Applications of integration | 10-15% | 6-9% |
AP CALCULUS AB
Pattern
The AP Calculus AB Exam assess student understanding of the mathematical practices and learning objectives outlined in the course framework .The exams are both 3 hours and 15 minutes long and include 45 multiple -choice questions and 6 free- response questions .The details of the exams ,including exam weighting, timing, and calculator requirements, can be found below:
| Section | Question Type | Number of question | Exam Weighting | Timing |
| I | Multiple -choice question | |||
| Part A: Graphing calculator not permitted | 30 | 33.30% | 60 minute | |
| Part B: Graphing calculator required | 15 | 16.70% | 45 minutes | |
| II | Free -response questions | |||
| Part A: Graphing calculator required | 2 | 16.70% | 30 minutes | |
| Part B: Graphing calculator not permitted | 4 | 33.30% | 60 minute |
AP CALCULUS BC
Syllabus
Exam Weighting for Multiple – Choice Section of the AP Exam
| Units | Exam Weighting (AB) | Exam Weighting (BC) | Exam Weighting (BC) | Units |
| Unit:1 | Limits and Continuity | 10-12% | 4-7% | Unit:1 |
| Unit:2 | Differentiation :Definition and Fundamental Properties | 10-12% | 4-7% | Unit:2 |
| Unit:3 | Differentiation :Composite ,Implicit ,and Inverse Functions | 9-13% | 4-7% | Unit:3 |
| Unit:4 | Contextual Applications of Differentiation | 10-15% | 6-9% | Unit:4 |
| Unit:5 | Analytical Applications of Differentiation | 15-18% | 8-11% | Unit:5 |
| Unit:6 | Integration and Accumulation of Change | 17-20% | 17-20% | Unit:6 |
| Unit:7 | Differential Equations | 6-12% | 6-9% | Unit:7 |
| Unit:8 | Applications of Integration | 10-15% | 6-9% | Unit:8 |
| Unit:9 | Parametric Equations ,Polar Coordinates, and vector -Valued Functions ac only | 11-12% | Unit:9 | |
| Unit :10 | Infinite Sequences and Series ac only | 17-18% | Unit :10 |
AP CALCULUS BC
Syllabus
The AP Calculus BC Exam assesses student understanding of the mathematical practices and learning objectives outlined in the course framework. The exams are both 3 hours and 15 minutes long and include 45 multiple -choice questions and 6 free response questions. The details of the exams, including exam weighting, timing and calculator requirements, can be found below:
| Section | Question Type | Number of question | Exam Weighting | Timing |
| (I) | Multiple -choice question | |||
| Part A: Graphing calculator not permitted | 30 | 33.30% | 60 min | |
| Part B :Graphing calculator required | 15 | 16.70% | 45 min | |
| (II) | Free - response question | |||
| part A : Graphing calculator required | 2 | 16.70% | 30 min | |
| Part B: Graphing calculates not permitted | 4 | 33.30% | 60 min |
AP CHEMISTRY
Syllabus
| Units | Exam Weighting | |
| Unit:1 | Atomic Structure and Properties | 7-9% |
| Unit:2 | Molecular and Ionic Compound Structure and Properties | 7-9% |
| Unit:3 | Intermolecular Forces and Properties | 18-22% |
| Unit:4 | Chemical Reactions | 7-9% |
| Unit:5 | Kinetics | 7-9% |
| Unit:6 | Thermodynamics | 7-9% |
| Unit:7 | Principles of Equilibrium | 7-9% |
| Unit:8 | Acids and Bases | 11-15% |
| Unit:9 | Applications of Thermodynamics | 7-9% |
AP CHEMISTRY
Pattern
The AP Chemistry Exam assesses student understanding of the science practices and learning objectives outlined in the course framework .The exam in 3 hours and 15 minutes long and include 60 multiple -choice questions and 7 free-response questions .Starting with the 2022-23 school year .(spring 2023 exam),a scientific or graphing calculator is recommended for use on both sections of the exam .students are provided with the periodic table and a formula sheet that lists and relevant formulas for use on the exam.The details of the exam ,including exam weighting and timing, can be found below:
| Section | Question Type | Number of Questions | Exam Weighting | Timing |
| I | Multiple -Choice questions | 60 | 50% | 90 minutes |
| II | Free -response questions | 50% | 105 minutes | |
| Long -answer questions (10 points each) | 3 | |||
| Short- answer question (4 points each) | 4 | |||
| Section | Question Type | Number of Questions | Exam Weighting | Timing |
| I | Multiple -Choice questions | 60 | 50% | 90 minutes |
| II | Free -response questions | 50% | 105 minutes | |
| Long -answer questions (10 points each) | 3 | |||
| Short- answer question (4 points each) | 4 |
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A
Syllabus
| Units | Exam Weighting | |
| Unit:1 | Primitive Type | 2.5-5% |
| Unit:2 | Using Objects | 5-7.5% |
| Unit :3 | Boolean Expressions and if Statements | 15-17.5% |
| Unit:4 | Iteration | 17.5-22.5% |
| Unit :5 | Writing Classes | 5-7.5% |
| Unit :6 | Array | 10-15% |
| Unit :7 | Array list | 2.5-7.5% |
| Unit:8 | 2D Array | 7.5-10% |
| Unit:9 | Inheritance | 5-10% |
| Unit:10 | Recursion | 5-7.5% |
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A
Pattern
The AP Computer science A Exam assesses student understanding of the computational thinking practices and learning objectives outlined in the course framework. The exam is 3 hours long and includes 40 multiple – choice questions and 4 free- response questions. As part of the exam, students will be given the Java Quick Reference (see-Appendix),which lists accessible methods from the java library that may be included in the exam .The details of the ,including exam weighting and timing ,can be found below:
| Section | Question Type | Number of Questions | Exam Weighting | Timing |
| I | Multiple -Choice question | 40 | 50% | 90 minutes |
| II | Free -response questions | 4 | 90 minutes | |
| Question 1:Methods and Control Structures (9 Points | 12.50% | |||
| Question 2: Class (9 points ) | 12.50% | |||
| Question 3:Array/Array List (9 Points) | 12.50% | |||
| Question 4:2D Array (9 Points ) | 12.50% |
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
Syllabus
| Big Ideas | Exam Weighting | |
| Big Ideas 1: | Creative Development | 10-13% |
| Big Ideas 2: | Data | 17-22% |
| Big Ideas 3: | Algorithms and Programming | 30-35% |
| Big Ideas 4: | Computer Systems and Networks | 11-15% |
| Big Ideas 5: | Impact of Computing | 21-26% |
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
Pattern
| Section | Question Type | Number of Questions | Exam Weighting | Timing | |
| I | Multiple -Choice question | 70 | 70% | 120 minutes | End of course AP |
| Single -Select | 57 | ||||
| Single -Select with reading passage about accompany innovation | 5 | ||||
| Multi-Select | 8 | ||||
| II | Create Performance Task | See Below | 30% | See Below | |
| Program code video , and Personalized Project Reference | At least 9 hours in class | ||||
| Written response related to the Create performance task | 60 minutes | End of course AP exam |
AP MACROECONOMICS
Syllabus
The exam also assesses the six units with the following exam weighting on the multiple choice questions
| Units | Exam Weighting | |
| Unit:1 | Basic Economic Concepts | 5-10% |
| Unit:2 | Economic Indicator and the Business cycle | 12-17% |
| Unit :3 | National Income and Price Determination | 17-27% |
| Unit:4 | Financial Sector | 18-23% |
| Unit :5 | Long -Run Consequences of Stabilization Policies | 20-30% |
| Unit :6 | Open Economy -International Trade and Finance | 10-13% |
AP MACROECONOMICS
Pattern
| Section | Question Type | Number of Questions | Exam Weighting | Timing |
| I | Multiple -choice questions | 60 | 67% | 70 minutes |
| II | Free -response question | 3 | 33% | 60 minutes |
| Question 1:Long (10 points) | ||||
| Question 2:Short (5 points) | ||||
| Question 3:Short (5 points) |
AP MICROECONOMICS
Syllabus
The exam also assesses the six units with the following exam weighting on the multiple -choice section:
| Units | Exam Weighting | |
| Unit:1 | Basic Economic Concepts | 12-15% |
| Unit:2 | Supply and Demand | 20-25% |
| Unit :3 | Production, cost and the Perfect Competition Model | 22-25% |
| Unit:4 | Imperfect Competition | 18-23% |
| Unit :5 | Factor Markets | 10-13% |
| Unit :6 | Market Failure and the Role of Government | 8-13% |
AP MICROECONOMICS
Pattern
The AP Microeconomics Exam assesses student understanding of the skills and learning objectives outlined in the course framework .The exam is 2 hours and 10 minutes long and includes 60 multiple -choice questions and 3 free-response questions. Starting with the 2022-23 school year (spring 2023 exam), a four-function calculator is allowed on both sections of the exam. The details of the exam, including exam weighting and timing, can be found below:
| Section | Question Type | Number of Questions | Exam Weighting | Timing |
| I | Multiple -choice questions | 60 | 67% | 70 minutes |
| II | Free -response question | 3 | 33% | 60 minutes |
| Question 1:Long (10 points) | ||||
| Question 2:Short (5 points) | ||||
| Question 3:Short (5 points) |
AP PHYSICS 1 ALGEBRA
Syllabus
| Units | Exam Weighting | Units | ||
| Unit:1 | Kinetics | 12-18% | Unit:1 | Kinetics |
| Unit:2 | Dynamics | 16-20% | Unit:2 | Dynamics |
| Unit:3 | Circular Motion and Gravitation | 6-8% | Unit:3 | Circular Motion and Gravitation |
| Unit:4 | Energy | 20-28% | Unit:4 | Energy |
| Unit:5 | Momentum | 12-18% | Unit:5 | Momentum |
| Unit:6 | Simple Harmonic Motion | 4-6% | Unit:6 | Simple Harmonic Motion |
| Unit:7 | Torque and Rotational Motion | 12-18% | Unit:7 | Torque and Rotational Motion |
AP PHYSICS 1 ALGEBRA
Pattern
The AP Physics 1 Exam assesses student application of the science practice and understanding of the learning objectives outlined in the course framework .The exam is 3 hour long and includes 50 multiple -choice questions and 5 free- response questions that may appear in any order on the AP Exam. A four-function, scientific, or grouping calculator is allowed on both sections of the exam. The details of the exam, including exam weighting and timing .can found below:
| Section | Question Type | Number of ques | Exam Weighting | Timing |
| IA | Single -select multiple -choice questions(discrete- or in sets) | 45 | ||
| IB | Multiple-select multiple -choice items (all discrete) | 5 | 50% | 90 minutes |
| II | Free-response questions | 5 | 50% | 90 minutes |
| Question 1: Experimental Design (12 points) | ||||
| Question 2: Qualitative /Quantitative Translation (12 points) | ||||
| Question 3: Paragraph Argument Short Answer(7 points) | ||||
| Question 4:and 5:Short Answer (7 Answer) |
AP PHYSICS 2 ALGEBRA
Syllabus
Exam weighting for the Multiple -choice sections of the AP Exam
| Units | Exam Weighting | |
| Unit:1 | Fluids | 10-12% |
| Unit:2 | Thermodynamics | 12-18% |
| Unit :3 | Electric Force ,Fields , and Potential | 18-22% |
| Unit:4 | Electric circuits | 10-14% |
| Unit :5 | Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction | 10-12% |
| Unit :6 | Geometric and Physical Optics | 12-14% |
| Unit :7 | Quantum Atomic and Nuclear Physics | 10-12% |
AP PHYSICS 2 ALGEBRA
Pattern
The AP Physics 2 Exam assesses students’ applications of the science practices and understanding of the course learning objectives outlined in the course framework. The exam in 3 hours long and includes 50 multiple -choice questions and 4 free-response questions .The four -functions ,scientific or may appear in any order on the AP exam .A -functions ,scientific ,or graphing calculator is allowed on both sections of the exam . The details of the exam, including exam weighting and timing, can be found below:
| Section | Question Type | Number of Questions | Exam Weighting | Timing |
| IA | Single -select multiple -choice questions(discrete- or in sets) | 45 | ||
| IB | Multiple-select multiple -choice items (all discrete) | 5 | 50% | 90 minutes |
| II | Free-response questions | 4 | 50% | 90 minutes |
| Question 1: Experimental Design (12 points) | ||||
| Question 2: Qualitative /Quantitative Translation (12 points) | ||||
| Question 3: Paragraph Argument Short Answer(10 points) | ||||
| Question 4:and 5:Short Answer question (10 Answer) |
AP PHYSICS C: E&M
Syllabus
Exam Weighting for the Multiple-choice section of the AP exam
| Units | Exam Weighting | Units | ||
| Unit:1 | Electrostatics | 26-34% | Unit:1 | Electrostatics |
| Unit:2 | Conductors ,Capacitors | 14-17% | Unit:2 | Conductors ,Capacitors |
| Unit :3 | Electric Circuits | 17-23% | Unit :3 | Electric Circuits |
| Unit:4 | Magnetic Fields | 17-23% | Unit:4 | Magnetic Fields |
| Unit :5 | Electromagnetism | 14-20% | Unit :5 | Electromagnetism |
| Units | Exam Weighting | Units | ||
| Unit:1 | Electrostatics | 26-34% | Unit:1 | Electrostatics |
AP PHYSICS C: E&M
Pattern
The AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism assesses student application of the science practices and understanding of the learning objectives outlined in the course framework .The exam is 1 hour and 30 minutes long and includes 35 multiple- choice questions and 3 free -response questions. A four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator is allowed on both sections of the exam .The details of the exam, including exam weighting and timing, can be found below:
| Section | Question Type | Number of Questions | Exam Weighting | Timing |
| I | Multiple -Choice question | 35 | 50% | 45 minutes |
| II | Free -response questions(15 pts each) | 3 | 50% | 45 minutes |
AP PHYSICS C: MECH
Syllabus
Exam Weighting for the Multiple-choice section of the AP Exam
| Units | Exam Weighting | |
| Unit:1 | Kinematics | 14-20% |
| Unit:2 | Newton's Laws of Motion | 17-23% |
| Unit :3 | Work ,Energy and Power | 14-17% |
| Unit:4 | Systems of Particles and Linear Momentum | 14-17% |
| Unit :5 | Rotation | 14-20% |
| Unit :6 | Oscillations | 6-14% |
| Unit :7 | Gravitation | 6-14% |
AP PHYSICS C: MECH
Pattern
The AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam assesses student application of the science practices and understanding of the learning objective outlined in the course framework .The exam is 1 hour and 30 minutes long and includes 35 multiple -choice questions and 3 free- response questions .A four -function, scientific, or graphing calculator is allowed on both sections of the exam. The details of the exam, including exam weighting and timing ,can be found below:
| Section | Question Type | Number of Questions | Exam Weighting | Timing |
| I | Multiple -Choice question | 35 | 50% | 45 minutes |
| II | Free -response questions(15 points each) | 3 | 50% | 45 minutes |
AP STATISTICS
Syllabus
Exam Weighting for the Multiple -Choice Section of the AP Exam
| UNITS | EXAM WEIGHTING | |
| Unit:1 | Exploring One-Variable Data | 15-23% |
| Unit:2 | Exploring Two -Variable | 5-7 % |
| Unit :3 | Collecting Data | 12-15% |
| Unit:4 | Probability , Random Variable ,and Probability Distribution | 10 -20 % |
| Unit :5 | Sampling Distributions | 7-12% |
| Unit :6 | Inference for Categorical Data :Proportions | 12-15% |
| Unit :7 | Inference for Quantitative Data: Means | 10-18% |
| Unit :8 | Inference for Categorical Data :Chi -Square | 2-5% |
| Unit :9 | Inference for Quantitative Data :Slopes | 2-5% |
AP STATISTICS
Pattern
The AP Statistics Exam assesses student understanding of the skills and learning objectives outlined in the course of framework .The exam is in 3 hours long and includes 40 multiple -choice questions and 6 free -response questions. The details of the exam, including exam weighting and timing, can be found below:
| Section | Question Type | Number of Question | Exam Weighting | Timing |
| I | Multiple -choice questions | 40 | 50% | 90 minutes |
| ii | Free-response questions | 6 | ||
| iii | Part A: Question 1-5 | 37.5% | 65 minutes | |
| Part B :Question 6: Investigation task | 12.50% | |||
| 25 minutes |
AP Pre Calculus
Syllabus
| Exam Weightage | |
| Practice 1: Procedural and Symbolic Fluency 1.A Solve equations and inequalities1.B Express equivalent forms 1.C Construct new functions | 14-17% 9-13%15-19% |
| Practice 2: Multiple Representations 2.A Identify information from representations 2.B Construct equivalent representations | 14-17% 6-9% |
| Practice 3: Communication and Reasoning 3.A Describe Characteristics 3.B Apply Results 3.C Support Conclusions | 10-14%9-13%13% |
AP Pre Calculus
Pattern
The AP PreCalculus exam assesses student understanding of the mathematical practices and learning objectives outlined in the course framework inclusive of units 1,2 and 3. The exam is 3 hours long and includes 40 – multiple choice questions and 4 six point free-response questions, each weighted equally and scored on an analytic scale. The details of the exam, including exam weighting, timing, and calculator requirements, can be found below:
| Section | Question Type | Number of Questions | Exam Weighting | Timing |
| I | Multiple -choice questionsPart A: No calculator is permittedPart B Graphing calculator is required | 2812 | 43.75%18.75% | 80 minutes 40 minutes |
| II | Free -response questionPart A: Graphing calculator required Part B: No calculator is permitted | 2 2 | 18.75%18.75% | 30 minutes 30 minutes |