AP Precalculus Exam Score Calculator
Your Estimated AP Score
*This is an estimate based on standard College Board weighting and historical curves.
How the AP Precalculus Exam is Scored
The AP Precalculus exam consists of two primary sections: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Free Response Questions (FRQ). Each section contributes 50% to your final composite score.
Section 1: Multiple Choice
There are 40 multiple-choice questions in total. This includes Part A (28 questions, calculator not permitted) and Part B (12 questions, graphing calculator required). Your raw score is simply the number of questions you answer correctly. There is no penalty for guessing.
Section 2: Free Response
There are 4 free-response questions, each worth 6 points. Like the MCQ, these are divided into calculator-active and non-calculator parts. The total raw FRQ score is 24 points.
Composite Score Calculation
To find your composite score (0-100), the College Board applies a multiplier to each section so they carry equal weight:
- MCQ Weighted Score: Raw MCQ Score × 1.25
- FRQ Weighted Score: Raw FRQ Score × 2.0833
The sum of these two values gives you your composite score, which is then mapped to the 1-5 AP scale.
AP Precalculus Score Conversions (Estimated)
| Composite Score Range | AP Score |
|---|---|
| 70 – 100 | 5 |
| 55 – 69 | 4 |
| 40 – 54 | 3 |
| 25 – 39 | 2 |
| 0 – 24 | 1 |
Realistic Example Calculation
Imagine a student achieves the following:
- MCQ Correct: 30 out of 40
- FRQ Points: 4, 3, 5, 2 (Total = 14)
Step 1: MCQ Weighting: 30 × 1.25 = 37.5
Step 2: FRQ Weighting: 14 × 2.0833 = 29.16
Step 3: Total Composite: 37.5 + 29.16 = 66.66
Result: Based on the chart, a 66.66 would result in an AP Score of 4.