Approaches to Teaching and Learning AP® Exam Format Number of Questions
Section
Percent of Final Score
Approx. 95 minutes
Interpretive Communication: Print and Audio Texts (combined)
Approx. 40 minutes
30 questions
50%
Approx. 55 minutes
PL
Part B
Interpretive Communication: Print Texts
E
Section I: Multiple Choice Part A
Time
35 questions
Interpretive Communication: Audio Texts
Approx. 85 minutes
Section II: Free Response Interpersonal Writing: Email Reply
1 prompt
12.5%
15 minutes
1 prompt
12.5%
Approx. 55 minutes
Interpersonal Speaking: Conversation
5 prompts
12.5%
20 seconds for each reponse
Presentational Speaking: Cultural Comparison
1 prompt
12.5%
2 minutes to respond
SA
M
Presentational Writing: Argumentative Essay
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