Content update: New exam prep resources added to AP® Calculus AB and new AP® Precalculus course

This summer, Khan Academy is expanding its AP® math offerings with new exam preparation resources added to AP® Calculus AB and a brand new AP® Precalculus course. We are anticipating a late June arrival for both.

These updates are designed to help students build confidence, strengthen conceptual understanding, and prepare for success in AP® mathematics courses and exams.

This update is part of Khan Academy’s 2026 back-to-school content rollout. You can view the full 2026 Back To School course overview here.

New AP® Calculus AB exam preparation resources

We've added new resources to help students prepare for the AP® Calculus AB exam and strengthen their understanding of key course concepts.

What's new?

Students will find:

• new articles focused on AP® free-response question (FRQ) preparation
• sample responses and scoring guidance
• additional practice designed to help students write high-quality free-response answers
• new videos supporting existing exercises
• expanded coverage of AP® Calculus AB Essential Skills

These updates are intended to help students better understand what to expect on the exam while providing additional support throughout the course.

For teachers

Teachers may notice:

• new resources focused on free-response question preparation
• expanded support for AP® Calculus AB Essential Skills
• additional videos that help students work through challenging concepts and exam-style questions

The updated content is designed to provide students with more opportunities to practice the skills and reasoning required on the AP® exam.

Will this affect mastery progress?

Some users may notice changes to course mastery percentages as revised and additional exercises are introduced to AP® Calculus AB. There will be a max Mastery percentage decrease of 6%.

These updates do not remove previously completed work or accomplishments.

Introducing AP® Precalculus

We're also launching a brand new AP® Precalculus course!

As one of the newer AP® offerings, high-quality instructional resources can be difficult to find. This course is designed to provide comprehensive support for students learning AP® Precalculus and preparing for the AP® exam.

What can students expect?

Students will find:

• exercises designed to mirror the language and rigor of the AP® exam
• extensive practice focused on functions and their properties
• 14+ new instructional videos
• 5+ original articles covering challenging concepts
• detailed hints and guided support throughout the course

The course is designed to help students build strong mathematical intuition while preparing for future coursework, including calculus.

For teachers

Teachers may appreciate:

• alignment to the official AP® Precalculus Course and Exam Description (CED)
• integrated Algebra 2 review resources that support prerequisite skills
• scaffolded support for challenging concepts
• a course structure that supports planning, pacing, and exam preparation

Why are these updates being made?

These additions are designed to help students feel more confident and prepared when taking AP® mathematics courses.

Whether students are preparing for AP® Calculus AB free-response questions or beginning AP® Precalculus for the first time, these resources are intended to:

• strengthen conceptual understanding
• support independent learning
• build exam readiness
• provide additional opportunities for practice and skill development

We’ll continue sharing more details as these updates approach release.

If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment or reach out.