5 Steps to a 5TM AP European History

What You Need to Know About

the AP Economics Exams

IN THIS CHAPTER

Summary: Learn what topics are tested, how the test is scored, and basic test-

taking information.

Key Ideas

✪^ Most colleges will award credit for a score of 4 or 5

✪^ Multiple-choice questions account for two-thirds of your final score.

✪^ One quarter of a point is deducted for each wrong answer on multiple-choice

questions.

✪^ Free-response questions account for one-third of your final score.

✪^ Your composite score on the two test sections is converted to a score on the

1-to-5 scale.

KEY IDEA

CHAPTER

1

Resource Guide

Using Literary Works in European History

General Websites

General Background

Resources by Historical Period

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