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Reference Information for Specific AP Exams
For the 2026 fully digital and hybrid digital AP Exams that have relevant reference information, such as equation sheets and reference tables, the reference information will be printed and mailed to schools, in addition to being available in Bluebook in the test preview and on exam day. Copies of the reference information booklets that will be sent to schools for each applicable subject are available below for teachers and students to use in preparation for the exam administration.
Only the reference information provided by College Board can be used for the AP Exam administration. The reference information posted below is the same information that’s in the course and exam description for each subject.
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Computer Science A
- AP Computer Science Principles
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
- AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
- AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
- AP Physics C: Mechanics
- AP Statistics
What to know:
- Each of the 4 AP Physics Exams has its own reference information. AP coordinators and proctors of AP Physics Exams should take care to ensure that the correct reference information is provided to students on exam day.
- The printed reference information booklets will be sent to schools with exam shipments in the spring.
- Students approved for a large-print accommodation with submitted exam orders will receive large-print reference information.
- On exam day, the proctor should distribute the reference information along with other testing materials, either before or after students are seated.
- The proctor should ask students to raise their hand if the reference information they have does not match the exam so the proctor can assist them.
- Students can write on the reference information booklets, if they choose. Anything written on those pages will not be scored. They are not permitted to take the reference information from the exam room during the break or after the exam.
- Proctors should collect all reference information booklets and return them to the AP coordinator. The AP coordinator should keep the reference information in secure storage for 30 days in case of any test security investigations. After 30 days, the reference booklets should be securely destroyed.