Hey guys, I've been hearing some wild rumors about the pass rate for the AP Calculus Exam but I'm not sure how much truth there is to these. Can someone share some legit statistics or facts about the actual pass rates?
You're right in wanting to be clear about the facts and not just rely on rumors, that's a good approach to take. The AP Calculus exam is divided into two separate exams: AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC.
The AP Calculus AB is equivalent to a first semester college course in calculus, while AP Calculus BC is equivalent to both first and second semester college calculus courses. As a result, these two exams have different pass rates.
According to the College Board, which manages the AP exams, in 2024 the AP Calculus AB had a pass rate (meaning a score of 3 or higher) of 64%. For the AP Calculus BC exam, the pass rate was a bit higher, with 80% of students scoring a 3 or higher.
It's crucial to remember that while these statistics give you a general idea of how students perform on the exams, your personal success on the AP Calculus AB or BC exams will be heavily dependent on your understanding of the material, your study habits, and how well your teacher has prepared you for the exam.
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