May 8th, 2020 7:45 am
Overview of the AP History Exam
The AP exam includes the following components, along with the amount of time allotted for each and the percentage is weighted in the final grade:
The College Board grades student performance on Advanced Placement examinations, including the United States History Exam, on a five-point scale:
An AP grade of 3 or higher is usually considered evidence of mastery of course content similar to that demonstrated in a college-level introductory course in the same subject area. However, since the requirements of introductory courses may vary from college to college, some colleges may accept a 2 on the AP History exam while others may require a score of 4.
Unlike most classroom tests designed to measure mastery of a lesson or unit, in which 90% or more correct may receive an "A," the AP exams are deliberately constructed to provide a wider distribution of scores and higher reliability (the likelihood that test-takers repeating the same exam will receive the same scores). AP exams, while more difficult than most testing in high school, are also scored differently. The cutoff for a "qualified" or level 3 grade may range between 50 and 60% of the possible points. Only a small percentage of students will gain more than 80% of the possible points. Students who are having difficulty with a third or more of the questions on the practice AP exams should not be discouraged. The exam is challenging, but like any other challenge, if it is broken down into manageable steps, it can be mastered.
The AP exam includes the following components, along with the amount of time allotted for each and the percentage is weighted in the final grade:
- 55 Multiple Choice 55 Minutes (40%)
- 3 Short-Answers 40 Minutes (20%)
- 1 DBQ 60 Minutes (25%)
- 1 Long-Essay 35 Minutes (15%)
The College Board grades student performance on Advanced Placement examinations, including the United States History Exam, on a five-point scale:
- 5: Extremely Well Qualified
- 4: Well Qualified
- 3: Qualified
- 2: Possibly Qualified
- 1: No Recommendation
An AP grade of 3 or higher is usually considered evidence of mastery of course content similar to that demonstrated in a college-level introductory course in the same subject area. However, since the requirements of introductory courses may vary from college to college, some colleges may accept a 2 on the AP History exam while others may require a score of 4.
Unlike most classroom tests designed to measure mastery of a lesson or unit, in which 90% or more correct may receive an "A," the AP exams are deliberately constructed to provide a wider distribution of scores and higher reliability (the likelihood that test-takers repeating the same exam will receive the same scores). AP exams, while more difficult than most testing in high school, are also scored differently. The cutoff for a "qualified" or level 3 grade may range between 50 and 60% of the possible points. Only a small percentage of students will gain more than 80% of the possible points. Students who are having difficulty with a third or more of the questions on the practice AP exams should not be discouraged. The exam is challenging, but like any other challenge, if it is broken down into manageable steps, it can be mastered.
Google Classroom for SOME Documents Only
Although alot of the readings, notes, and other worksheets are linked on this website, there were many Power-Points that were simply too large to load on this format. With that in mind, I've created a google classroom which links to a folder on google drive that you may use on your own to access notes, power-points, and other items that will help you along the way.
To help you study for the AP exam outside of what we do in class, I recommend several prep books that you could pick up:
Simple Steps for Success in APUSH | |
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AP Scores Calculator
2015-2016 Student Survey Responses | |
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2016-2017 Student Survey Responses | |
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2017-2018 Student Survey Responses | |
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