AP Pre-Calculus Score Calculator
Estimate your exam score (1-5) based on Multiple Choice and Free Response performance.
Section I: Multiple Choice (MCQ)
MCQ accounts for 50% of the total score.
Max 28 questions
Max 12 questions
Section II: Free Response (FRQ)
FRQ accounts for 50% of the total score. Each question is worth 6 points.
Max 6 points
Max 6 points
Max 6 points
Max 6 points
Please enter valid scores within the allowable ranges.
Estimated AP Score
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Composite Score (0-100)
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Weighted MCQ (Max 50)
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Weighted FRQ (Max 50)
*Estimations based on standard AP scoring curves. Actual cutoffs vary by year.
Understanding AP Pre-Calculus Scoring
The AP Pre-Calculus exam evaluates students' understanding of functions, modeling, and rates of change. Unlike a standard classroom test, the AP exam combines raw scores from different sections into a "Composite Score," which is then converted into the final 1-5 AP Score.
Exam Structure Breakdown
The exam is divided into two main sections, each contributing 50% to the final weighted score:
- Section I: Multiple Choice (MCQ) – Contains 40 questions total.
- Part A: 28 questions (80 minutes, No Calculator).
- Part B: 12 questions (40 minutes, Graphing Calculator Required).
- Section II: Free Response (FRQ) – Contains 4 questions total.
- Part A: 2 questions (30 minutes, Graphing Calculator Required). Focuses on Function Concepts and Modeling a Non-Periodic Context.
- Part B: 2 questions (30 minutes, No Calculator). Focuses on Modeling a Periodic Context and Symbolic Manipulations.
- Each FRQ is scored on a scale of 0 to 6 points.
How the Grade is Calculated
To determine your score, the College Board converts your raw points into a weighted Composite Score out of roughly 100 points (though scaling varies slightly by administration).
1. MCQ Scaling: Your total correct answers out of 40 are scaled to represent 50% of the total score.
2. FRQ Scaling: Your total points earned (out of 24 max points) are scaled to represent the remaining 50%.
3. The Curve: The Composite Score is compared against cutoff ranges to assign the 1-5 rank. While exact cutoffs are released after the exam, a typical distribution for AP math exams requires approximately 70% or higher for a 5, and around 55% for a 4.
What Do the Scores Mean?
- 5: Extremely Well Qualified (Equivalent to A in college course)
- 4: Well Qualified (Equivalent to A-, B+, or B)
- 3: Qualified (Equivalent to B-, C+, or C)
- 2: Possibly Qualified
- 1: No recommendation
Use this calculator to set goals for your study sessions. Identify whether you need to focus on improving your multiple-choice accuracy or your free-response explanations to reach your target score.