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2027 AP exam; foundation pilot scope stated separately
AP Precalculus: Exam Guide, Format & Official Sources
Understand the 2027 exam, arrange registration with your school and connect the assessed function domains to the foundation lessons.
Hybrid digital, with written free responses
Use Bluebook for multiple-choice answers and to view free-response prompts; free-response work is handwritten. This practice site is not a full replica.
- The official format changes in May 2027.
- Calculator access depends on the part of the exam.
The syllabus and your next lesson.
Polynomial and Rational Functions
- Function change and transformations
- Polynomial structure and end behavior
- Zeros, factors and remainders
- Rational functions and restrictions
- Select and interpret a model
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
- Exponential growth and decay
- Logarithms as inverse questions
- Compose and reverse functions
- Sequences as discrete models
Trigonometric and Polar Functions
- Angles and the unit circle
- Read a sinusoidal model
- Polar coordinates and equivalent points
Linked lessons cover selected foundations. Use the official syllabus to plan any topics beyond this pilot.
Dates and scheduling
Regular 2027 exam
May 11, 2027 · Session 1; confirm local start time with your coordinator
Registration deadline
Your school sets the student deadline; contact the AP coordinator early
Fees and regional differences
US, territories, Canada and DoWEA schools
Published base fee: US$99 for 2027
Other locations
Published base fee: US$129; authorized centers and local administration charges may vary
Late orders / assistance
A US$40 late-order fee may apply; ask the coordinator about fee reductions and the final amount
Book with the exam provider.
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Contact the coordinator
Confirm that your school or host school can order AP Precalculus and ask for its deadline and payment instructions.
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Join the correct section
Use the teacher or coordinator join code in My AP; exam-only candidates also need the appropriate section.
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Confirm your exam order
Follow the school registration process and verify the exam order and fee with the coordinator.
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Official resources.
Syllabus facts; independent content mapping
Current exam format and date
Registration process facts
Fee facts with regional qualifiers
Foundation practice, not complete AP coverage or a calibrated AP score estimate.
The 150 MCQ and 50 numeric drills are learning formats, not the formal 2027 MCQ/FRQ proportions.
Four original written extensions include method-based self-assessment rubrics; complete official free-response scoring is not implemented.
Two shared foundational companions plus a newly caption-grounded exponential-modeling companion; full audiovisual review remains pending.
Independent educator review pending.
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A clear route through the material
Use this guide to understand the stated exam scope and find the exam provider’s current information. Check the official source before relying on changing registration, format or eligibility details.
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Scope: Function reasoning foundations