Estimate your final AP score based on correct multiple-choice answers and free-response points.
Section I: Multiple Choice (50% of Score)
/ 28
Please enter a value between 0 and 28.
/ 12
Please enter a value between 0 and 12.
Section II: Free Response (50% of Score)
/ 6
/ 6
/ 6
/ 6
Free response scores must be between 0 and 6.
Predicted AP Score
5
Composite Score (Weighted):0 / 80
MCQ Raw Score:0 / 40
FRQ Raw Score:0 / 24
*Note: This is an estimation based on standard weighting. College Board scoring curves vary slightly by year.
Understanding the AP Precalculus Exam Format
The AP Precalculus exam tests your understanding of modeling, functions, and rate of change. Unlike some other AP math exams, the scoring is evenly split between multiple-choice questions (MCQ) and free-response questions (FRQ).
Section I: Multiple Choice (50% of Score)
The multiple-choice section consists of 40 questions in total, worth 40 raw points. It is divided into two parts:
Part A: 28 questions, 80 minutes (No Calculator allowed).
Part B: 12 questions, 40 minutes (Graphing Calculator required).
Section II: Free Response (50% of Score)
The free-response section consists of 4 questions, each scored on a scale of 0 to 6. This creates a raw FRQ total of 24 points. To balance the exam weight to 50/50, these points are typically scaled up.
Question 1: Function Concepts (Calculator allowed).
Question 2: Modeling Data (Calculator allowed).
Question 3: Mechanisms of Change (No Calculator).
Question 4: Trigonometry, Polar Coordinates, or Functions (No Calculator).
How the Score is Calculated
Since the MCQ section has 40 raw points and the FRQ section has 24 raw points, the College Board applies a weighting formula to ensure both sections contribute equally to the final composite score.
The Formula:
MCQ Weighted Score = Raw MCQ Score (1.0 multiplier).
FRQ Weighted Score = Raw FRQ Score × 1.6667.
Maximum Composite Score = 80.
Grading Curve and Cutoffs
AP exams are graded on a curve that changes slightly every year based on student performance and exam difficulty. While the precise cutoffs for AP Precalculus are determined after the exam is administered, the following ranges are generally accepted estimations for achieving a specific score:
5 (Extremely Well Qualified): Approx. 54–80 points.
4 (Well Qualified): Approx. 44–53 points.
3 (Qualified): Approx. 30–43 points.
2 (Possibly Qualified): Approx. 18–29 points.
1 (No Recommendation): 0–17 points.
Tips for Maximizing Your Score
Because the MCQ section allows for no partial credit, accuracy is key. In the FRQ section, showing your work is critical; you can often earn points for setting up an equation correctly even if the final calculation is slightly off. Pay special attention to the "No Calculator" sections, as they test your algebraic manipulation and mental math skills heavily.
function calculateAPScore() {
// 1. Get Inputs by ID
var mcqA = document.getElementById("mcqPartA").value;
var mcqB = document.getElementById("mcqPartB").value;
var frq1 = document.getElementById("frq1").value;
var frq2 = document.getElementById("frq2").value;
var frq3 = document.getElementById("frq3").value;
var frq4 = document.getElementById("frq4").value;
// 2. Parse values to integers, default to 0 if empty
var valMcqA = mcqA === "" ? 0 : parseInt(mcqA);
var valMcqB = mcqB === "" ? 0 : parseInt(mcqB);
var valFrq1 = frq1 === "" ? 0 : parseInt(frq1);
var valFrq2 = frq2 === "" ? 0 : parseInt(frq2);
var valFrq3 = frq3 === "" ? 0 : parseInt(frq3);
var valFrq4 = frq4 === "" ? 0 : parseInt(frq4);
// 3. Validation Logic
var isValid = true;
// Reset warnings
document.getElementById("errorMcqA").style.display = "none";
document.getElementById("errorMcqB").style.display = "none";
document.getElementById("errorFrq").style.display = "none";
if (valMcqA 28) {
document.getElementById("errorMcqA").style.display = "block";
isValid = false;
}
if (valMcqB 12) {
document.getElementById("errorMcqB").style.display = "block";
isValid = false;
}
if (valFrq1 6 || valFrq2 6 ||
valFrq3 6 || valFrq4 6) {
document.getElementById("errorFrq").style.display = "block";
isValid = false;
}
if (!isValid) return;
// 4. Calculate Raw Scores
var rawMCQ = valMcqA + valMcqB;
var rawFRQ = valFrq1 + valFrq2 + valFrq3 + valFrq4;
// 5. Calculate Weighted Composite Score
// MCQ is 50%, FRQ is 50%.
// MCQ total raw is 40. FRQ total raw is 24.
// We normalize to a scale of 80 (40 pts MCQ, 40 pts FRQ).
var weightMCQ = 1.0;
var weightFRQ = 40 / 24; // 1.66666…
var weightedMCQ = rawMCQ * weightMCQ;
var weightedFRQ = rawFRQ * weightFRQ;
var compositeScore = weightedMCQ + weightedFRQ;
var roundedComposite = Math.round(compositeScore);
// 6. Determine AP Score (Estimated Curve)
var apScore = 1;
var color = "#dc3545"; // Red for 1-2
if (roundedComposite >= 54) {
apScore = 5;
color = "#28a745"; // Green
} else if (roundedComposite >= 44) {
apScore = 4;
color = "#17a2b8"; // Teal
} else if (roundedComposite >= 30) {
apScore = 3;
color = "#ffc107"; // Yellow/Orange
} else if (roundedComposite >= 18) {
apScore = 2;
color = "#fd7e14"; // Orange
}
// 7. Update DOM
var resultArea = document.getElementById("result-area");
var scoreEl = document.getElementById("finalApScore");
var compEl = document.getElementById("compositeScore");
var rawMcqEl = document.getElementById("mcqRawDisplay");
var rawFrqEl = document.getElementById("frqRawDisplay");
resultArea.style.display = "block";
scoreEl.innerText = apScore;
scoreEl.style.color = color;
resultArea.style.borderLeftColor = color;
compEl.innerText = roundedComposite + " / 80″;
rawMcqEl.innerText = rawMCQ + " / 40″;
rawFrqEl.innerText = rawFRQ + " / 24″;
// Scroll to result
resultArea.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth' });
}