Hi everyone! I'll be taking the AP World History exam soon, and I'm curious to know more about how the scoring system works. Can somebody explain or provide a link to a detailed breakdown of the scoring system for APWH? Thank you so much!
Hello! I'd be happy to help you understand the AP World History exam scoring system. The exam consists of two main sections: Multiple-Choice and Free-Response. Here's a breakdown of each section and how they contribute to your overall score.
1. Multiple-Choice Section (Section I)
- Part A: 55 multiple-choice questions in 55 minutes, worth 40% of your total score.
- Part B: 3 short-answer questions in 40 minutes, worth 20% of your total score.
2. Free-Response Section (Section II)
- Part A: Document-Based Question (DBQ) in 60 minutes, worth 25% of your total score.
- Part B: Long Essay Question (LEQ) in 40 minutes, worth 15% of your total score.
After you complete the exam, your raw score is calculated by adding up your correct answers in the multiple-choice section and the points you've earned in the free-response section. Your raw score is then converted into a scaled score ranging from 1 to 5. To give you an idea of what scores typically mean:
- 5: Extremely well qualified
- 4: Well qualified
- 3: Qualified
- 2: Possibly qualified
- 1: No recommendation
Each year, the College Board releases specific score distributions and what percentage of test-takers receive each score. So the grade boundaries for each year might vary slightly depending on the exam's difficulty and overall student performance.
I recommend using the official College Board resources to practice and familiarize yourself with the types of questions you'll encounter on the exam. Best of luck with your AP World History exam preparation!
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