Why is the Investigative Task (Question 6) weighted differently?

The Investigative Task (Question 6) is designed to assess your ability to integrate statistical skills in a new context. It is worth 12.5% of the total exam score (or 25% of the Free-Response section), making it the single most valuable question on the exam.

What is the maximum raw score for each Free-Response question?

Each of the 6 free-response questions (Part A and Part B) is scored on a scale of 0 to 4 points.

What composite score is typically required for a 5?

While the curve varies slightly each year, a composite score of approximately 63 out of 100 or higher is generally required to earn a 5 on the AP Statistics exam.

Can I use a calculator on the exam?

A graphing calculator is required for the exam. You must bring your own approved graphing calculator.

AP Statistics Score Calculator 2026

Estimate your 2026 AP Statistics score with PrepGo’s free calculator. Easily convert your raw points from MCQ, SAQ, DBQ into a predicted AP exam score (1-5).

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Section I: Multiple-Choice Questions

40 Questions, 50% of Total Score

Multiple-Choice Questions

40 Questions, 90 Minutes, 50% of Total Score

Correct Answers (0-40)

Section II: Free-Response Questions

6 Free-Response Questions, 50% of Total Score

Part B: Question 6

Investigative Task, 4 Raw Points, 25 Minutes, 12.5% of Total Score

Score (0-4)

Part A: Questions 1-5

Free-Response Questions, 5 Questions × 4 Points Each (20 Raw Points Total), 13 Minutes Each (Avg), 37.5% of Total Score (7.5% per Question)

Question 1 (4 Points)
Part A: Question 1

Question 2 (4 Points)
Part A: Question 2

Question 3 (4 Points)
Part A: Question 3

Question 4 (4 Points)
Part A: Question 4

Question 5 (4 Points)
Part A: Question 5

Your Estimated Score

AP Score

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Multiple Choice:

30 / 40

Document-Based:

3 / 4

Part A:

15 / 20

Composite Score:

75 / 100

Safe zone! You are 20 points above the cutoff for a 5.

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How the AP Statistics Exam Is Scored

Check out the breakdown of each section's weight and how your raw scores turn into a final AP Statistics score (1–5) according to the College Board's official guidelines.

The AP Statistics exam consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Short-Answer Questions (SAQs), Document-Based Question (DBQ).

Section I Part A includes 40 MCQs, contributing 50% to your total score.

Section II includes 5 SAQs, contributing 38% to your total score.

Section II includes 1 DBQ (13% of score).

Your raw scores from each section are weighted using official multipliers (MCQ: x1.251.8753.125) and combined to create a composite score out of 100, which is then mapped to an AP score of 1–5.

Quick Facts

Total MCQs:40

Total SAQs:5

MCQ Weight:50%

SAQ Weight:38%

DBQ Weight:13%

Exam Duration:3 hours (180 minutes)

2026 Score Conversion Table – AP Statistics

See how your estimated 2026 AP Statistics score matches up with the AP scores 1–5 and what each score range indicates.

AP Score	Composite Range (Estimated 2026)	Comment
5	63–100	Extremely well qualified. College-level mastery.
4	50–62	Well qualified. Strong performance, may get credit.
3	40–49	Qualified. Satisfactory performance, may get credit.
2	25–39	Possibly qualified. Below typical credit threshold.
1	0–24	No recommendation. Needs significant preparation.

Example Score Scenarios– AP Statistics

Explore AP Statistics sample raw-score combinations and how they translate into AP scores of 3, 4, or 5.

Targeting a 5 on the exam

35/40 MCQs correct

19/20 SAQ points

4/4 DBQ points

~92 composite score

Predicted AP Score: 5

Targeting a 4 on the exam

26/40 MCQs correct

12/20 SAQ points

2/4 DBQ points

~61 composite score

Predicted AP Score: 4

Targeting a 3 (passing) on the exam

20/40 MCQs correct

9/20 SAQ points

2/4 DBQ points

~48 composite score

Predicted AP Score: 3

AP Statistics Score Calculator FAQs

Answers to common questions about AP Statistics scoring accuracy, exam performance, and 2026 updates.

The exam consists of two sections. Section I consists of 40 Multiple-Choice Questions (50% of the score). Section II consists of Free-Response Questions (50% of the score) and is divided into Part A (Questions 1–5, worth 37.5% total) and Part B (Question 6: Investigative task, worth 12.5% total).