Hello! I'm currently taking AP English Language and Composition and I'm trying to keep track of my progress. Curious here, how is the score calculated for this class? I want to estimate whether I'm on track for a good score. Thanks, guys!
Sure thing, happy to help! The AP English Language and Composition exam has a pretty straightforward scoring system, using a combination of multiple-choice and free-response sections.
1. Multiple-Choice Section: This section makes up 45% of your total score. It consists of 45 questions that you need to complete within 60 minutes. Every correct answer gets you one point. Incorrect and unanswered questions do not count against you.
2. Free-Response Section: This section accounts for the other 55% of your total score. It includes three different types of essays, and you have 2 hours and 15 minutes to complete this section.
Once your multiple-choice and free-response sections are graded, they find your composite score. To get your raw score, they take the total number of multiple-choice questions you answered correctly and add 3.0556 times each point earned on the free-response section. This raw score is then converted into the 5-point scale we're all familiar with.
While exam performance is a good way to track your progress, remember to equally value understanding the course material and improving your writing and critical thinking skills. Many students find these to be long-lasting benefits of taking AP English Language and Composition, whether or not they score a 5 on the exam.
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