AP Score Calculator

About the AP Score Calculator

The AP Score Calculator estimates the raw multiple-choice score for an AP exam based on correct, incorrect, and unanswered questions. This tool is designed for students preparing for Advanced Placement exams.

AP Raw Score: The score for the multiple-choice section, calculated before conversion to the final 1–5 scale.

Use this calculator to estimate your multiple-choice performance on an AP exam.

• Features:
  • Calculates raw multiple-choice score using correct (1 point), incorrect (-0.25 points), and unanswered (0 points).
  • Inputs include correct, incorrect, unanswered, and total questions.
  • Keypad includes digits (0–9).
  • Displays step-by-step calculations in LaTeX format.
  • Clear and backspace functionality, with a "Copy" button for results.
  • Uses MathJax for professional rendering of mathematical expressions.
• Practical Applications: Useful for AP exam preparation, score estimation, and academic planning.
• How to Use:
  • Enter the number of correct answers.
  • Enter the number of incorrect answers.
  • Enter the number of unanswered questions.
  • Enter the total number of questions.
  • Use the keypad to input digits.
  • Click "Calculate" to compute the raw score.
  • Use "Clear" to reset or "⌫" to delete the last character.
  • Use "Copy" to copy the results and steps.
  • Share or embed the calculator using the action buttons.
• Helpful Tips:
  • All inputs must be non-negative integers.
  • Ensure the sum of correct, incorrect, and unanswered equals total questions.
  • The penalty (-0.25 points per incorrect answer) is standard for many AP exams but may vary; check exam-specific guidelines.
  • This calculator does not compute the final 1–5 score, as it requires exam-specific curves and free-response scores.
  • Typical total questions vary by exam (e.g., AP Calculus: ~45, AP English: ~55).
• Examples:
  • Example 1: Standard AP Exam:
    • Inputs: Correct = 30, Incorrect = 10, Unanswered = 5, Total = 45
    • Steps:
      • Verify: \( 30 + 10 + 5 = 45 \)
      • Raw Score: \( \text{Score} = (\text{Correct} \times 1) + (\text{Incorrect} \times -0.25) + (\text{Unanswered} \times 0) \)
      • \( \text{Score} = (30 \times 1) + (10 \times -0.25) + (5 \times 0) = 30 - 2.5 = 27.5 \)
    • Result: Raw Score = 27.5
  • Example 2: High Accuracy:
    • Inputs: Correct = 40, Incorrect = 5, Unanswered = 0, Total = 45
    • Steps: Similar calculations.
    • Result: Raw Score = 38.75

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