An estimation tool designed to project performance on the Advanced Placement World History: Modern exam. It utilizes anticipated performance on the multiple-choice and free-response sections to approximate a final score on the standardized 1-5 scale. For example, a student projecting a certain number of correct multiple-choice answers and satisfactory scores on the essays could use this tool to see the anticipated final AP score.
The relevance of such a tool lies in its capacity to provide students with a benchmark for their preparation efforts. By understanding the relationship between component scores and the final score, students may better allocate study time and focus on areas of relative weakness. Historically, students have sought various means to gauge their preparedness for high-stakes examinations, and this serves as a modern, data-driven approach to that end. Furthermore, understanding the scoring rubric may alleviate test anxiety.
