AP Microeconomics
AP Microeconomics covers how individual economic actors — consumers, firms, and markets — make decisions and interact within markets.
Total score | 1–5 |
Total testing time | 2 hours 10 minutes |
Adaptive? | No |
Calculator | Simple 4-function calculator only (scientific or graphing calculators not allowed) |
Units
Unit | Title | Exam weight |
|---|---|---|
1 | Basic Economic Concepts | 12–15% |
2 | Supply and Demand | 20–25% |
3 | Production, Costs, and the Perfect Competition Model | 22–25% |
4 | Imperfect Competition | 15–22% |
5 | Factor Markets | 10–13% |
6 | Market Failure and the Role of Government | 8–13% |
Sections and timing
Section | Questions & time | Content covered |
|---|---|---|
Section I: Multiple Choice | 60 questions in 70 min | Principles and Models, Interpretation, Manipulation (includes Numerical Analysis); five-choice MC; 66.67% of score |
Section II: Free Response | 3 questions in 60 min (includes 10-min reading period) | Q1 Long (10 pts); Q2–Q3 Short (5 pts each); 33.33% of score |
Free response question language
Identify / What? / Which?: Provide information without elaboration.
Explain: Describe how or why, using evidence or reasoning. Graphs acceptable.
Calculate: Perform mathematical steps; showing work required.
Draw a correctly labeled: Create a labeled graph. All axes and curves must be labeled.
FAQs
How often can students take the test?
Once per year, typically in early May.
How long does it take to get scores back?
Typically released around July 5th.
Is a reference sheet provided?
No.
Is the exam adaptive?
No.
Zinkerz Syllabus: Link to be added.