AP® Physics C: Mechanics

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What is a good AP® Physics C: Mechanics 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 C: Mechanics Exam, think about the exam content and your performance versus your peers. According to the latest 2024 AP® Physics C: Mechanics score distribution report, 76.3% of students received a passing score of 3 or higher. This is one of the higher AP® pass rates, but don’t let that trick you! AP® Physics C: Mechanics is one of the most difficult AP® exams.

What is the average AP® Physics C: Mechanics score?

The average AP® Physics C: Mechanics 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 C: Mechanics 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 C: Mechanics is being offered in the 2024-2025 school year. In the 2024 testing year, the mean score was 3.50; in 2023, it was 3.40; in 2022, it was 3.41; and in 2021, it was 3.38. These scores are consistent but may increase as students and teachers become more accustomed to the new exam.

Why are AP® Physics C: Mechanics 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 C: Mechanics 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 C: Mechanics?

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

• Is AP® Physics C Hard?
• How to Study for AP® Physics C: Mechanics
• 5 Steps to Tackling AP® Physics C Multiple Choice

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Why should I use this AP® Physics C: Mechanics score calculator?

Albert.io’s AP® Physics C: Mechanics 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 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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