AP Calc AB scoring?

Hey guys, I'm taking AP Calc AB this year, and I wanna know how the exam is scored. Can someone give me a rundown on how the multiple-choice and free response sections contribute to the final score? I'm a bit stressed about this, so any help would be great!

Hey there! The AP Calc AB exam consists of two main sections: Multiple-Choice (MC) and Free-Response (FR). Both of these sections are equally important and contribute to 50% of your final score each. Here's a bit more detail about each:

1. Multiple-Choice section:

- This section contains 45 questions that you'll need to answer in 1 hour and 45 minutes.

- Each question has only one correct answer.

- Correct answers earn you 1 point, and there's no penalty for incorrect answers, so you don't need to worry about losing points if you happen to guess on a few.

2. Free-Response section:

- This section consists of 6 questions that you'll have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete.

- The questions are graded based on a rubric, with each question worth a varying number of points depending on the specific question.

- For each question, you'll receive points for showing your work, using proper notation, and arriving at the correct answer. Partial credit is often awarded even if your final answer isn't correct, so make sure to show your work for every step.

After both sections are graded, your raw scores for MC and FR will be combined and converted into a composite score. This composite score then determines your final AP score on a scale of 1 to 5:

- 5: Extremely well-qualified

- 4: Well-qualified

- 3: Qualified

- 2: Possibly qualified

- 1: No recommendation

Remember that practice makes perfect, so taking practice exams and working through previous years' FR questions can really help you get a grasp on what to expect and how to approach different types of problems. Focus on understanding the concepts and improving your problem-solving techniques. Good luck, and I hope this helps!