AP Statistics test day · May 2027
AP Statistics Test-Day Rules 2027: Bluebook, calculators, scratch paper & arrival
This page is a rules and logistics checklist, not another practice test. Use it to verify what happens on exam day, what technology you may use, what your school provides, and what should be settled before you arrive.
ExamMay 11, 2027Regular testing
DeliveryBluebookFully digital
CalculatorGraphing onlyApproved handheld / Desmos
PracticeSeparate pageUse the full simulation
Important: this guide does not replace instructions from your AP coordinator or testing school. Arrival/reporting time can be earlier than the published session start.
Before leaving home
2027 test-day readiness checklist
Technology boundary
Calculator and device rules that matter for AP Statistics
Built-in Desmos
Bluebook provides a graphing calculator. Practice common probability, distribution, regression, and inference workflows before test day.
Approved handheld graphing calculator
You may use an approved handheld graphing calculator under current AP calculator policy. Know the exact model and menus you plan to use.
Not a phone substitute
Phones, smartwatches, communication devices, and unauthorized apps are not substitutes for an approved exam calculator/device setup.
During the exam
What the 2027 structure means operationally
| Stage | What you do | Common preventable mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Section I | 42 MCQs in 90 minutes in Bluebook. | Spending too long on one question and losing easy later points. |
| Section II | 4 FRQs in 90 minutes; type all scored responses. | Doing work only on scratch paper and failing to enter it in Bluebook. |
| Reference/calculator | Use permitted reference information and calculator support. | Searching menus without first identifying the statistical method. |
| Submission | Follow Bluebook and proctor instructions for completion/submission. | Assuming a local device state or scratch-paper calculation is the submitted response. |
Need a rehearsal?
Use the full practice test when you are ready to simulate the exam
This checklist is for exam-day preparation. For timed question practice, switch to the dedicated 42-MCQ + 4-FRQ simulation.
