Hey guys, I'm a bit anxious about the AP World History exam. I really want to start planning my study schedule, so could anyone tell me how many questions are on the AP World History exam? Is there a breakdown between multiple-choice and free-response questions too?
The AP World History exam consists of a total of 55 multiple-choice questions, three short-answer questions, one document-based question, and one long essay question.
The multiple-choice questions account for 40% of your total score, while the short answers count for 20%, the document-based question for 25%, and the long essay for 15%. It's also good to remember that you will have 55 minutes to complete the multiple-choice section and 40 minutes for the short-answer questions, making time-management an important skill to practice.
The document-based question and long essay have a combined time limit of 100 minutes, allowing for more extensive answers. Tailoring your study plan to conquer each section effectively will certainly help ease your anxiety and boost your confidence. Good luck with your studies!
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