Scoring the Test

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     The two sections of the Calc AP AB exam are both weighted differently. However, because the examinations are designed for full coverage of the subject matter, it is not expected that all students will be able to answer all the questions. As a result, within each section, all questions are weighted equally.

Section I -- The Multiple Choice Section
     For calculating the Multiple Choice Score, you must find a raw score and a weighted score. Although incorrect answers are a deduction of 1/4 point, unanswered questions do not count against you. The raw score will be used to calculate the weighted score. The equation is seen below:

Raw Score:
(# right) -- (# wrong X 1/4) = (Raw Score)Rounded to the nearest whole #

Weighted Score:
(1.2) X (Raw Score) = (Weighted Score)Rounded to the nearest whole #

Section II -- Free Response Section
     For scoring the Free Response Section, the score for each problem should reflect how completely the question was answered which includes the solution that was produced and the steps taken. Scorers will gauge at what point a mistake was made, and determine whether any use of calculus or mathematics was incorrect. Each problem is given a score of between 0-9 pints. More points will be allocated for correct answers that include all work in the answer explanation, and less points should be given for incorrect answers and necessary work that was not written down. So in the long run it helps to show all the work. To derive the score of Section II, follow the step bellow:

Section II Score
Add up all six 0-9 scores = Section II Score

Composite and AP Grade
     The Composite Score is the score used to determine the AP Grade. The AP Grade is the 1-5 that everyone is so stressed out about. The Composite Score Equation, Composite Score Conversion, and meanings of the AP Grades are listed below:

Composite Score Equation: (Weighted Multiple Choice Score) + (Section II Score) = (Composite Score)

Composite Score Conversion:

AP Grade	Composite Score
5	83-108
4	68-82
3	48-67
2	32-47
1	0-31

Meanings of the AP Grades:
5--Extremely Well Qualified
4--Well Qualified
3--Qualified (Most colleges will grant students who earn a 3 or above either college credit or advanced placement. Check with your school guidance office about specific school requirements.)
2--Possible Qualified
1--No Recommendation