Your estimated AP Calculus score will appear here.
Understanding AP Calculus Exam Scoring
The AP Calculus exam (both AB and BC) is scored based on two main sections: the Multiple Choice (MC) section and the Free Response (FR) section. Your performance in each section contributes to a scaled score from 1 to 5.
Scoring Breakdown:
Multiple Choice (MC): This section typically consists of 45-60 questions and is weighted at 50% of the total score.
Free Response (FR): This section typically includes 6 questions (2 of which are calculator-active) and is weighted at 50% of the total score.
How the Estimator Works:
This calculator provides a basic estimation of your final AP Calculus exam score (1-5). It calculates the weighted raw score and then maps it to the approximate AP scale. Please note that the exact conversion tables used by the College Board can vary slightly year to year, and this calculator uses a generalized mapping for estimation purposes.
The Calculation:
Calculate Raw MC Score: Your score from the MC section.
Calculate Raw FR Score: Your score from the FR section.
Calculate Weighted Raw Score:
The MC and FR sections are weighted equally (50% each). The formula used here is a simplified representation:
Weighted Raw Score = (Raw MC Score / Total Possible MC Points) * 50 + (Raw FR Score / Total Possible FR Points) * 50
Estimate AP Score (1-5): The Weighted Raw Score is then converted to the standard AP scale (1-5) using a typical, generalized conversion chart. For instance:
Raw Score > ~75% might approximate a 5
Raw Score ~65-75% might approximate a 4
Raw Score ~50-65% might approximate a 3
And so on…
This calculator uses a linear interpolation or a tiered system based on common score distributions to approximate the final 1-5 score.
Important Considerations:
This is an estimation tool. The official AP score is determined by the College Board using specific, proprietary conversion tables.
The number of questions and points in each section can sometimes vary slightly, so always refer to the official AP exam guidelines for the most accurate details.
The calculator assumes you input your scores correctly based on the points awarded.
Use this estimator to get a general idea of your performance, but focus on thorough preparation for both sections of the exam!
function estimateScore() {
var mcScore = parseFloat(document.getElementById("multipleChoiceScore").value);
var frScore = parseFloat(document.getElementById("freeResponseScore").value);
var totalPossibleMC = parseFloat(document.getElementById("totalPossibleMC").value);
var totalPossibleFR = parseFloat(document.getElementById("totalPossibleFR").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
// Input validation
if (isNaN(mcScore) || mcScore totalPossibleMC) {
resultDiv.textContent = "Please enter a valid Multiple Choice Score.";
resultDiv.style.color = "#dc3545";
return;
}
if (isNaN(frScore) || frScore totalPossibleFR) {
resultDiv.textContent = "Please enter a valid Free Response Score.";
resultDiv.style.color = "#dc3545";
return;
}
if (isNaN(totalPossibleMC) || totalPossibleMC <= 0) {
resultDiv.textContent = "Total Possible MC points must be a positive number.";
resultDiv.style.color = "#dc3545";
return;
}
if (isNaN(totalPossibleFR) || totalPossibleFR = 80) { // Roughly 75-85%
estimatedAPScore = 5;
} else if (percentage >= 65) { // Roughly 65-79%
estimatedAPScore = 4;
} else if (percentage >= 50) { // Roughly 50-64%
estimatedAPScore = 3;
} else if (percentage >= 35) { // Roughly 35-49%
estimatedAPScore = 2;
} else { // Below 35%
estimatedAPScore = 1;
}
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Estimated AP Score: " + estimatedAPScore + " (Based on a weighted raw score of approx. " + weightedRawScore.toFixed(2) + ")";
resultDiv.style.color = "#28a745"; // Success green for positive results
}