AP Statistics Score Calculator
Calculate your AP Statistics exam score based on multiple choice and free response performance. Our calculator uses official College Board guidelines to provide accurate score predictions and college credit eligibility.
Last updated: December 15, 2024
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Number of correct answers out of 40 questions
Free Response Questions
Section Scores
National Distribution
Strengths & Next Steps
- Excellent work! You qualify for college credit at most institutions.
Quick Example Result
For MC: 30/40, FRQ: 18/50 total points:
AP Score: 4 (Credit Eligible)
Composite Score: 55.5/100
How This Calculator Works
Our AP Statistics score calculator uses the official College Board scoring methodology to predict your exam results. The calculation follows standardized AP scoring guidelines used by the College Board to ensure accurate predictions for college credit eligibility.
The Scoring Formula
Multiple Choice: (Correct × 1.25) = 50 pts maxFree Response: Sum of FRQ scores = 50 pts maxComposite = MC + FRQ (0-100 scale)The composite score (0-100) is then converted to the 1-5 AP scale using official College Board conversion tables. Scores of 3+ typically qualify for college credit.
Shows the weighted contribution of each exam section
Exam Structure & Content
The AP Statistics exam tests your understanding of statistical methods, data analysis, and probability theory. The exam emphasizes statistical reasoning, interpretation of results, and the ability to communicate statistical findings clearly and accurately.
- Multiple Choice: 40 questions testing statistical concepts (50% of score)
- Free Response: 6 questions requiring detailed statistical analysis (50% of score)
- Covers four major units from descriptive statistics to probability distributions
- Emphasizes statistical reasoning, data interpretation, and experimental design
Sources & References
- College Board AP Program - Official AP Statistics Course and Exam DescriptionAuthoritative source for exam format and scoring guidelines
- AP Central - Statistics Scoring Guidelines and Student Performance DataHistorical score distributions and rubric information
- American Statistical Association - Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics EducationProfessional standards for statistics education and evaluation
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Raw Scores:
- Multiple Choice: 30 out of 40 (37.5 pts)
- FRQ 1 (Investigative): 3 out of 4
- FRQ 2 (Investigative): 3 out of 4
- FRQ 3 (Statistical Analysis): 3 out of 4
- FRQ 4 (Statistical Analysis): 3 out of 4
- FRQ 5 (Statistical Analysis): 3 out of 4
- FRQ 6 (Statistical Analysis): 3 out of 4
Calculation Steps:
- MC Score: 30 × 1.25 = 37.5 points
- FRQ Total: 3+3+3+3+3+3 = 18 points
- Composite: 37.5 + 18 = 55.5
- AP Score: 4 (score ≥ 52)
Result: AP Score 4 (Composite: 55.5)
✓ Eligible for college credit at most institutions. Great statistical reasoning skills!
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