AP® Physics 1

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Albert.io Practice Exam Distributions

We thought it would be helpful to bridge the gap between our AP® Score Calculator (above) with the original practice exams published on Albert.io. This way, you can see how your practice in Albert.io might translate into the score curves on the real exams. NOTE — These score distributions are ONLY relevant for the multiple-choice sections of Albert.io’s full-length practice exams. All of these practice exams are 100% original and can only be found on Albert.io here.

What is a good AP® Physics 1 score?

Earning a 3, 4, or 5 is generally accepted as scoring well on an AP® exam. As reported by the College Board, a 3 is ‘qualified,’ a 4 ‘well qualified,’ and a 5 ‘extremely well qualified.’ Depending on the college or university you plan to attend, credits can be awarded for scores within the 3-5 range. Review the AP® Credit Policy for schools you’re considering with the College Board’s search tool.

When assessing your performance on the Physics 1 Exam, think about the exam content and your performance versus your peers. According to the latest 2024 AP® Physics 1 score distribution report, only 47.3% of students received a passing score of 3 or higher. AP® Physics 1 is one of the most difficult AP® exams. Any passing score is an accomplishment.

What is the average AP® Physics 1 score?

The average AP® Physics 1 score changes yearly due to factors such as student preparation and revision of exams. The College Board typically attempts to maintain consistency in exams for each subject. We can analyze the average AP® Physics 1 score more efficiently by considering a multi-year trend.

We can refer to the AP® Student Score Distributions released every year by the College Board. The current version of AP® Physics 1 is being offered in the 2024-2025 school year. In the 2024 testing year, the mean score was 2.59; in 2023, it was 2.55; in 2022, it was 2.47; and in 2021, it was 2.41. These scores are consistent but may increase as students and teachers become more accustomed to the new exam.

Why are AP® Physics 1 scores curved?

The scores on AP® exams are curved every year by the College Board to standardize student performance across years and across subjects. Courses, AP® Physics 1 included, are essentially college-level subjects. The scoring guidelines are intended to emulate the austerity of similar college courses.

How do I get a 5 on AP® Physics 1?

Luckily, Albert.io has developed many informational articles to help you further prepare for the AP® Physics 1 Exam. Take advantage of our extensive study library beginning with these topics.

• Are AP® Physics 1 & 2 Hard?
• The Ultimate List of AP® Physics 1 & 2 Tips
• One Month AP® Physics 1 & 2 Study Guide
• 5 Techniques to Beat the AP® Physics Free Response

For more practice visit the Albert.io guide to AP® Physics 1 where we’ve collected hundreds of multiple-choice and free-response questions for you. Increase your chances for a passing score with Albert.io! For the 2015-2016 school year, students using Albert.io resources for AP® Physics 1 & 2 reported a 9.95% higher pass rate than the national average!

Why should I use this AP® Physics 1 score calculator?

Albert.io’s AP® Physics 1 score calculator was created to encourage you as you study for the upcoming exam. Our score calculators are based on official College Board exam material to present you with accurate and up-to-date information.  This easy tool will help you monitor your progress and pinpoint weak areas for further study.

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