Learn about the AP Biology Exam
AP Biology Test Strategies
Strategies like proper pacing, process of elimination, and recognizing patterns and trends are important to know for the AP Biology exam. We’ve compiled a list of strategies you can use on and off the test to help you feel confident and perform well on test day.
What’s tested on the AP Biology Exam?
The AP Biology course is designed to expose the student to four main ideas: evolution, cellular processes, genetics and information transfer, and interactions. These four big ideas encompass the core principles, theories, and scientific processes that guide the study of life.
AP Biology: Data Questions
Data questions require a slightly greater initial time investment, but don’t let that intimidate you! The key to getting through the Data Questions section of the exam is to be able to analyze quickly and draw a conclusion from data presented.
