Salut! I'm currently preparing for my AP French exam but feeling a bit lost on how the scoring works. Do you guys know any online AP French score calculator or something similar that would let me see where I'd likely land with my current practice scores?
Bonjour! The current scoring system for AP exams, including AP French, does not readily lend itself to an online calculator because it's not a straight percentage calculation. Rather, it's a split between the multiple-choice section (which counts for 50% of your score) and the free-response section (which counts for the remaining 50%).
Every year, the College Board, which administers AP exams, works with a team of educators to set the cut scores for what falls into the 1 to 5 scoring range. This process, known as standard setting, often involves consideration of each specific question's difficulty, the distribution of student responses, and other factors. Therefore, the exact boundaries for each score category can fluctitate a bit each year.
However, to give you a general idea, often a score in the low to mid 70s (on a 100-point scale) is typically needed for a 5, a score in the 60s for a 4, and so on. Keep in mind that this is an approximate range and does not guarantee a specific AP score due to the considerations I mentioned before.
I'd recommend focusing on improving your understanding of the material, practicing consistently, and reviewing any areas you find challenging. Bonne chance with your studying!
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