Hey everyone! I'm a junior taking AP Environmental Science this year and I'm curious how the College Board calculates final scores for this exam. What's the breakdown between multiple-choice and free-response sections? How important is each section in determining my overall score?
Hello! The AP Environmental Science exam scores are calculated based on your performance in two main sections: the multiple-choice section and the free-response section. Here's the breakdown of each section's weighting:
1. Multiple-choice section (MCQ): This section consists of 80 multiple-choice questions that you'll have 90 minutes to complete. This section accounts for 60% of your total score.
2. Free-response section (FRQ): This section consists of 3 free-response questions that you'll have 70 minutes to complete. It's important to note that FRQs in AP Environmental Science include one data-set question, one document-based question, and one synthesis and evaluation question. The free-response section accounts for the remaining 40% of your total score.
The importance of each section is reflected in the weighting mentioned above (60% for MCQs and 40% for FRQs). To calculate your overall exam score, the College Board combines your performance on both sections according to their respective weighting. Your raw scores are then converted into a final score on the 5-point AP scale, where:
- 5 = Extremely well qualified
- 4 = Well qualified
- 3 = Qualified
- 2 = Possibly qualified
- 1 = No recommendation
It's essential to perform well in both sections to achieve a high score on the AP Environmental Science exam. To prepare, make sure to focus on understanding concepts, practicing multiple-choice questions, and honing your skills in answering free-response questions. Good luck!
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