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It specifies limits such as a maximum of two permitted calculators, requirements for graphing calculator capabilities (e.g., plotting, finding zeros, numerical derivatives and integrals), and bans on prohibited calculator features. 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Students may bring up to two permitted calculators to the exam.\u003Cbr>Graphing calculators must be on the approved calculator list. (See pages 63–64.) Four-function calculators are basic calculators that have functions limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square roots, and percentage.\u003Cbr>NEW The calculator policy for AP Precalculus, including a list of approved graphing calculators, is now included in this section.\u003Cbr>Note: Calculators are not allowed for any other AP Exams, including Computer Science A* and Computer Science Principles* .\u003Cbr>*Unless a student has an approved accommodation for use of a four-function calculator. (See page 105 for details.)\u003Cbr>Biology |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Type of Calculator | Exam Section I\u003Cbr>Multiple Choice | Exam Section II\u003Cbr>Free Response |\n| § Allowed:\u003Cbr>􀂊 Four-function calculator (with square root)\u003Cbr>􀂊 Scientific (nongraphing) calculator, but must not have unapproved features or capabilities (see the list of unapproved calculators and technology on page 61)\u003Cbr>􀂊 Graphing calculator | Allowed | Allowed |\n| Calculus AB/Calculus BC |  |  |\n| Type of Calculator | Exam Section I\u003Cbr>Multiple Choice | Exam Section II\u003Cbr>Free Response |\n| § Graphing calculator required and expected to have built-in capability to:\u003Cbr>􀂊 Plot the graph of a function within an arbitrary viewing window.\u003Cbr>􀂊 Find the zeros of functions (solve equations numerically) .\u003Cbr>􀂊 Numerically calculate the value of the derivative of a function at a point.\u003Cbr>􀂊 Numerically calculate the value of a definite integral.\u003Cbr>􀂊 If these capabilities aren’t built in, the student should enter appropriate programs into the calculator before the exam.\u003Cbr>§ Not allowed:\u003Cbr>􀂊 Nongraphing and other types of calculators are prohibited, even as a second calculator | Not allowed for Part A\u003Cbr>Required* for Part B | Required* for Part A\u003Cbr>Not allowed for Part B |\n\n* “Required” indicates some questions can’t be answered without a graphing calculator and no other calculator type is permitted.  \nChemistry  \n\n| Type of Calculator | Exam Section I\u003Cbr>Multiple Choice | Exam Section II\u003Cbr>Free Response |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| § Allowed:\u003Cbr>􀂊 Scientific (nongraphing) calculator (recommended), but must not have unapproved features or capabilities (see the list of unapproved calculators and technology on page 61)\u003Cbr>􀂊 Graphing calculator\u003Cbr>􀂊 Four-function calculator (not recommended) | Allowed | Allowed |\n\nEnvironmental Science  \n\n| Type of Calculator | Exam Section I\u003Cbr>Multiple Choice | Exam Section II\u003Cbr>Free Response |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| § Allowed:\u003Cbr>􀂊 Four-function calculator (with square root)\u003Cbr>􀂊 Scientific (nongraphing) calculator, but must not have unapproved features or capabilities (see the list of unapproved calculators and technology on page 61)\u003Cbr>􀂊 Graphing calculator | Allowed | Allowed |\n\nReturn to Table of Contents 2023-24 AP Coordinator’s Manual, Part 2 59  \n© 2024 College Board  \nPreparing Students  \nMacroeconomics/Microeconomics  \n| § Allowed:\u003Cbr>􀂊 Four-function calculator\u003Cbr>§ Not allowed:\u003Cbr>􀂊 Calculators with storage capabilities, such as scientific or graphing calculators,\u003Cbr>are prohibited | Allowed Allowed |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Physics 1: Algebra-Based, Physics 2: Algebra-Based, Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Physics C: Mechanics |  |  |\n| Type of Calculator | Exam Section I Multiple Choice | Exam Section II Free Response |\n| § Allowed:\u003Cbr>􀂊 Four-function calculator\u003Cbr>􀂊 Scientific (nongraphing) calculator, but must not have unapproved features\u003Cbr>or capabilities (see the list of unapproved calculators and technology on page 61)\u003Cbr>􀂊 Graphing calculator | ","cbCaicFmyByLLJYT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicFmyByLLJYT","pdf",741984,"English","# Preparing Students\n## General calculator rules\n## Biology calculator allowances\n## Calculus AB/BC calculator requirements\n## Chemistry calculator allowances\n## Environmental Science calculator allowances\n## Macroeconomics and Microeconomics\n## Physics and Precalculus\n## Statistics calculator allowances","[{\"question\":\"How many calculators may a student bring to an AP exam?\",\"answer\":\"Students may bring up to two permitted calculators to the exam.\"},{\"question\":\"When is a graphing calculator required for AP Calculus and Precalculus?\",\"answer\":\"Graphing calculators are required for Calculus AB/BC and for AP Precalculus, with expectations for built-in capabilities; otherwise, appropriate programs should be entered before the exam.\"},{\"question\":\"Are calculators allowed for all AP exams and subjects?\",\"answer\":\"No. Calculators are not allowed for other AP exams, including Computer Science A and Computer Science Principles, unless the student has an approved accommodation for a four-function calculator.\"}]","Preparing Students - AP Calculator Policy | PDF",15]