AP Latin Scoring

Hey everyone, I have a question about the AP Latin scoring system. How does the grade calculator work? How are the different components like the multiple choice, short answer, and essays weighted?

Hello! AP Latin uses the standard AP scoring system, but it has a unique allocation of points in the different sections. The exam consists of two parts: multiple-choice section (50%) and free-response section (50%). The raw scores are the ones converted to the AP Score of 1 to 5.

1. The multiple-choice section (50% of the score): It contains around 50 questions. You're assessed on your translation and interpretation skills, which are tested through reading comprehension questions based on provided passages and sight-reading comprehension questions.

2. The free-response section (50% of the score): This involves translation, reading comprehension and analytical essays. There are two short-answer translation questions, an analytical essay that requires interpretation of a given passage, and a comparative essay that asks you to compare two different passages.

The scoring guidelines are determined each year during the grading process. Highly experienced AP Latin teachers form a committee that grades thousands of student exams. They establish the standards for what constitutes a 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 on the exam.

Keep in mind that each component of the exam tests different skills. It's important to practice all types of questions to excel in AP Latin and achieve your target score. You should be able to find some practice tests online to use to your advantage.