Hey guys, does anyone know how long the AP World History exam is? I'm trying to work on my time management skills and figure out how much time I should allot for each section. Any tips would be appreciated, thanks!
The AP World History exam is divided into two main sections, and the total duration is approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes. Here's the breakdown of each section:
Section 1: Multiple-Choice and Short-Answer Questions
- 55 Multiple-Choice Questions (55 minutes)
- 3 Short-Answer Questions (40 minutes)
Total Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Section 2: Free-Response Questions (FRQs)
- 1 Document-Based Question (DBQ) (60 minutes) – this includes a 15-minute reading period
- 1 Long Essay Question (LEQ) (40 minutes)
Total Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
For time management, I'd recommend the following tips:
1. Multiple-Choice Questions: Try to spend about 1 minute per question, keeping in mind that you might need some extra time for the more complex questions with primary sources or images.
2. Short-Answer Questions: Aim for about 13 minutes per question, as this should give you enough time to read the prompts, brainstorm, and write concise responses.
3. Document-Based Question: Take advantage of the 15-minute reading period to analyze and annotate the documents, group them, and develop a thesis. After the reading period, write your essay within the remaining 45 minutes.
4. Long Essay Question: Spend around 10 minutes brainstorming and outlining your response, and then use the remaining 30 minutes to write the essay.
Remember, practice is crucial! As you approach the exam, take timed practice tests and work on smaller parts of the test individually to build your time management and test-taking skills. Good luck!
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