AP® Computer Science A Score Calculator
The AP Computer Science A Score Calculator helps students predict their exam scores by converting raw scores from multiple-choice and free-response sections into a final scaled score, enabling effective preparation and understanding of potential performance outcomes.
How to Calculate AP Computer Science A Score
The AP Computer Science A score is determined by combining the raw scores from the multiple-choice and free-response sections. Here’s a breakdown of the calculation process:
1. Multiple-Choice Section
- Number of Questions: 40 questions.
- Scoring: Each correct answer earns one point, with no penalty for incorrect answers.
- Raw Score: The total number of correct answers represents your raw score for this section.
2. Free-Response Section
- Number of Questions: 4 questions.
- Scoring: Each question is scored on a scale from 0 to 9 points.
- Raw Score: The scores for all four questions are added together to get your raw score for this section.
3. Converting Raw Scores to Scaled Scores
- Combination: The raw scores from both sections are combined.
- Conversion: The combined raw score is then converted into a scaled score between 1 and 5 using a conversion table provided by the College Board.
- Adjustment: This process accounts for variations in exam difficulty to ensure fair and consistent scoring across different exam versions.
The final scaled score, ranging from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest), reflects your overall performance on the AP Computer Science A exam.