Hi folks! I'm trying to plan my time management for the AP US History exam. Does anyone know the total time allotted for the exam, and how much time is given for each section? Thanks so much!
Hello! The AP US History exam consists of two parts: the Multiple-Choice/Short-Answer section and the Free-Response section. Here's the breakdown of the time allotted for each part:
1. Multiple-Choice/Short-Answer section:
- 55 multiple-choice questions: You'll have 55 minutes to complete these questions, roughly one minute per question.
- 3 short-answer questions: You'll have 40 minutes to complete these questions, which gives you a little over 13 minutes per question.
2. Free-Response section:
- Document-Based Question (DBQ): You'll have 60 minutes to read the documents, plan, and write your DBQ essay.
- Long Essay Question (LEQ): You'll have 40 minutes to plan and write your long essay.
In total, the AP US History exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes long, including a 10-minute reading period before starting the DBQ. Make sure to practice good time management, and best of luck with your exam preparations!
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