Advanced Placement (AP) Precalculus (also known as AP Precalc) is an Advanced Placement precalculus course and examination, offered by the College Board, in development since 2021[1] and announced in May 2022.
The course and examination are designed to teach and assess precalculus concepts, as a foundation for a wide variety of STEM fields and careers, and are not solely designed as preparation for future mathematics courses such as AP Calculus AB/BC.
According to the College Board, Offering a college-level precalculus course in high school will give students a new and valuable option for improving math readiness and staying on track for college.
This research-based exploration of functions is designed to better prepare students for college-level calculus and provide grounding for other mathematics and science courses.
"[3] The 2025 AP Precalculus exam is set to take place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 8AM local time.