How hard to get a 5 in AP Euro?

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Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:35:58 +0000

Scoring REA’s Practice Exams

Scoring the Multiple-Choice Section

For the multiple-choice section, use this formula to calculate your raw score:

_______ - ( _______ x 1/4) _ _________________________

number number raw score (round to nearest

right wrong* whole #)

*Do not include unanswered questions.

Scoring the Free-Response Section

For the free-response section, use this formula to calculate your raw score:

_____ + _____ + _____ = _____ (round to the nearest whole number)

DBQ essay essay

essay #1 #2

Each essay question is given a score of 0–9 points. It might be helpful to have a teacher, or another impartial person knowledgeable in European history, decide how points should be awarded. A tough, objective appraisal is your best insurance against test-day surprises. Follow all AP requirements to properly calibrate your score.

Figuring Your Composite Score

To obtain your composite score, use the following method:


1.3 x ___________ = _____ (weighted multiple-choice score—do not round)
7.3 x ___________ = _____ (weighted free-response score—do not round)


Now, add the two weighted sections together and round to the nearest whole

number. The result is your total composite score. Compare your score with this table

to approximate your grade*:

*To allow for consistent comparison of test-takers’ scores from one form of the test to another, the College Board uses a statistical weighting method called equating. As a result, REA’s practice-test scoring method can only approximate the score you could expect to achieve on the actual exam.

AP Grade Composite Score Range

5 114–180

4 91–113

3 74–90

2 49–73

1 0–48