Ap World Calculator

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AP World History Score Calculator
Full AP World History Modern ExamMCQ Weighting Only
Estimated Composite: 0%

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";stepsHTML+="MCQ: "+mcqW.toFixed(2)+"% (40% weight)
";stepsHTML+="SAQ: "+saqW.toFixed(2)+"% (20% weight)
";stepsHTML+="DBQ: "+dbqW.toFixed(2)+"% (25% weight)
";stepsHTML+="LEQ: "+leqW.toFixed(2)+"% (15% weight)";document.getElementById('breakdown').innerHTML=stepsHTML;document.getElementById('breakdown').style.display='block';}else{document.getElementById('breakdown').style.display='none';}}

AP World History Calculator Use

The AP World History calculator is a specialized tool designed to help students estimate their final exam score on the 1-5 scale based on raw points earned in different sections of the AP World History: Modern exam. Understanding how your raw performance in the multiple-choice and essay sections translates to a composite score is crucial for effective study planning and target setting.

By using this AP score predictor, you can simulate different scenarios—such as "What if I get a 4 on the DBQ?"—to see how much pressure is taken off the multiple-choice section. This tool uses standard College Board weighting percentages (40/20/25/15) to provide a realistic projection of your potential score.

Multiple Choice (MCQ)
This represents the number of correct answers out of 55 questions. There is no penalty for guessing.
Short Answer Questions (SAQ)
Total points earned across three short answer questions, with a maximum of 3 points per question (Total 9).
Document Based Question (DBQ)
Your score on the single DBQ essay, graded on a scale of 0 to 7 points based on the official rubric.
Long Essay Question (LEQ)
Your score on the LEQ, which is graded on a scale of 0 to 6 points.

How the AP World History Score is Calculated

The College Board does not use a simple percentage to determine your score. Instead, they apply a weighted "composite score" formula. The AP World History exam is divided into four distinct weights:

Composite Score = (MCQ Weighted) + (SAQ Weighted) + (DBQ Weighted) + (LEQ Weighted)

  • Section 1 (MCQ): 40% of the total score. Each correct answer counts for roughly 0.73 weighted points.
  • Section 2 (SAQ): 20% of the total score. Each SAQ point is worth significantly more than an MCQ point.
  • Section 3 (DBQ): 25% of the total score. This is the single most important individual task on the exam.
  • Section 4 (LEQ): 15% of the total score. The final essay completing the scoring rubric.

Scoring Example

Example: A student takes a practice exam and scores as follows: 42 correct MCQs, 7 points on SAQs, 5 points on the DBQ, and 4 points on the LEQ.

Step-by-step weighting:

  1. MCQ: (42 / 55) * 40 = 30.54
  2. SAQ: (7 / 9) * 20 = 15.55
  3. DBQ: (5 / 7) * 25 = 17.85
  4. LEQ: (4 / 6) * 15 = 10.00
  5. Total Composite: 30.54 + 15.55 + 17.85 + 10.00 = 73.94
  6. Estimated AP Score: 5 (Threshold for a 5 is typically ~73% composite).

Common Questions

What is a passing score on the AP World History exam?

A score of 3 is considered passing and is eligible for college credit at many institutions. However, top-tier universities often require a 4 or 5 for credit or advanced placement.

How many MCQ points do I need for a 5?

While it depends on your essay performance, most students aiming for a 5 need to get at least 45 out of 55 multiple-choice questions correct if their essays are average, or roughly 40 correct if their essays are excellent (6 on DBQ, 5 on LEQ).

Does the curve change every year?

Yes, the College Board adjusts the "cut scores" slightly every year to ensure that the difficulty remains consistent across different exam versions. Our ap world calculator uses the most recent historical averages to provide your estimate.

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