AP Statistics Exam 2022

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For details on the 2024 AP Statistics Exam, check this article.

Unlike 2020 and 2021, when the College Board modified the AP exams as a response to the disruption caused by COVID-19, the 2022 AP exams will return to its original format.

This year, the AP exams will take place over a two-week period in May: May 2–6 and May 9–13.

The College Board may change the format, however, if schools are disrupted in the spring due to COVID-19. 

“We’ll continue to monitor global, national, and local health conditions, putting the health and safety of students first, and if there are widespread school closures in spring 2022, we’ll provide options similar to those offered in 2021,” the College Board noted here

We will, of course, update this guide if that should happen.

The AP Statistics exam for 2022 will be a full-length paper-and-pencil exam that students can take in school only. 

Here is what you need to know to do well in the upcoming AP Statistics exam. 

Will I get college credit for the 2022 AP Statistics exam?

Students who take the 2022 AP Statistics exam will be eligible for college credit.

As in previous years, a student must obtain a score of 3, 4, or 5 to be eligible for college credit. 

For tips on getting a perfect AP score, check out this interview with Dawn Mueller, an educational consultant with Tutor Doctor.

How long is the 2022 AP Statistics exam?

The 2022 AP Statistics exam will be 3 hours long. 

What’s the 2022 AP Statistics exam date and time?

The 2022 AP Statistics exam is scheduled for Thursday, May 5 at 12 PM local time.  

What will be tested on the 2022 AP Statistics exam?

The 2022 AP Statistics exam will test students on the whole course content, so be prepared to answer questions on these topics:

  • Unit 1: Exploring One-Variable Data
  • Unit 2: Exploring Two-Variable Data
  • Unit 3: Collecting Data
  • Unit 4: Probability, Random Variables, and Probability Distributions
  • Unit 5: Sampling Distributions
  • Unit 6: Inference for Categorical Data: Proportions
  • Unit 7: Inference for Quantitative Data: Means
  • Unit 8: Inference for Categorical Data: Chi-Square
  • Unit 9: Inference for Quantitative Data: Slopes

What is the AP Statistics exam format for 2022?

The 2022 AP Statistics exam will be split equally between two sections: multiple-choice and free-response questions. Each section is worth 50 percent of the exam score. 

You will have 1 hour, 30 minutes to answer 40 multiple-choice questions and 1 hour, 30 minutes to answer 6 free-response questions. 

The chart below shows the breakdown of the exam components. 

Section# QuestionsTime AllocationExam Weight
I: Multiple Choice401 hour, 30 mins50%
II: Free Response61 hour, 30 mins50%

You may use a 4-function, scientific, or graphing calculator, such as this TI-84 graphing calculator by Texas Instruments, on the exam.

Does the College Board offer any free AP Statistics exam prep resources? 

The College Board is offering a number of free AP Statistics exam resources to students to help them prepare for the exam.

AP Statistics Practice Tests

You can get examples of free-response questions from past AP Statistics exams for free. You can use these as practice tests to supplement other test prep materials you use.

Check here for free-response questions posed in the 2021 AP Statistics exam. You can also log in to the AP Classroom Question Bank for questions posed in the 2020 exam. 

And check here for free-response questions from the 1998-2019 AP Statistics exams. 

AP Statistics Courses

The College Board’s AP YouTube channel gives students access to APLive classes and recordings delivered by AP teachers from across the country. Additionally, to help students review course content and skills before their exam, the College Board gives students access to the AP Daily: Live Review sessions for the 2021 AP Statistics exam

What are my other options for preparing for the 2022 AP Statistics exam?

If you don’t have an AP Statistics review book already, check out TUN’s Textbook Save Engine to compare prices and get the best deals. 

There are also online resources that you can use to help you prepare for the 2022 AP Statistics exam. 

Khan Academy

In partnership with the College Board, Khan Academy provides an official AP Statistics course that comes with free instructional videos, articles, and practice exercises created by current and former AP teachers. In addition, Khan Academy offers free exam skills and strategies.

Princeton Review

The Princeton Review offers a 6-Hour AP Cram Course for the AP Statistics exam. The course covers topics on statistical inference, estimation, probability, and more. A Princeton Review expert will help you get ready for test day. 

The course, which comes with a Princeton Review prep book, can be ordered online for $399. For now, there are 2 available Cram Course schedules.

  • April 23 & 24, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (Eastern time)
  • April 26 & 28, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Eastern time)

The Princeton Review also offers private tutoring, available both in-person or online, for a fee starting at $206 an hour. If you decide to go with this personalized option, expert tutors will work with you to “make a plan, set goals, and exceed them.” The Princeton Review guarantees that if you’re not 100% satisfied, you will be matched with another tutor and get your next lesson for free. 

If you’re taking more than one AP exam in 2022, check TUN’s AP Exam Review for details on other AP exams.

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