2017 AP Spanish Language and Culture (link)
Exam Date: May 2, 2017 (morning 8 a.m.)
AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE EXAM: 3 HOURS
Exam questions are based on the six learning objectives and assess all themes. As much as possible, students read and listen to authentic texts from the Spanish-speaking world throughout the exam.
The AP Spanish Language and Culture Course and Exam Description (.pdf/2.11MB) provides complete details about the exam.
Format of Assessment
Section I: Multiple Choice | 65 Questions | ~ 95 Minutes | 50% of Exam Score
Exam Date: May 2, 2017 (morning 8 a.m.)
AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE EXAM: 3 HOURS
Exam questions are based on the six learning objectives and assess all themes. As much as possible, students read and listen to authentic texts from the Spanish-speaking world throughout the exam.
The AP Spanish Language and Culture Course and Exam Description (.pdf/2.11MB) provides complete details about the exam.
Format of Assessment
Section I: Multiple Choice | 65 Questions | ~ 95 Minutes | 50% of Exam Score
- Part A: 30 questions
- Interpretive Communication: Print Texts
- Part B: 35 Questions
- Interpretive Communication: Print and Audio Texts (combined)
- Interpretive Communication: Audio Texts
- Interpersonal Writing: Email Reply (1 prompt)
- Presentational Writing: Persuasive Essay (1 prompt)
- Interpersonal Speaking: Simulated Conversation (5 prompts)
- Presentational Speaking: Cultural Comparison (1 prompt)
AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam Format
Section Section I: Multiple Choice Approx. 95 minutes Part A Interpretive Communication: Print Texts Approx. 40 minutes Part B Interpretive Communication: Print and Audio Texts (combined) Approx. 55 minutes Interpretive Communication: Audio Texts Section II: Free Response Approx. 85 minutes Interpersonal Writing: Email Reply Samples2014 12.5% 15 minutes Presentational Writing: Persuasive Essay 12.5% Approx. 55 minutes Interpersonal Speaking: Conversation 12.5% 20 seconds for each response Presentational Speaking: Cultural Comparison 12.5% 2 minutes to respond |
Number of Questions
30 questions 35 questions 1 prompt 1 prompt 5 prompts 1 prompt |
Percent of Final Score
50% 12.5 % 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% |
Time
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