Last Updated: January 10, 2025
The AP Spanish Literature and Culture exam consists of two main sections: multiple choice and free response questions. The exam is scored on a scale of 1 - 5, with a 5 being the highest possible score.
The scores in this calculator are estimates based on previous scoring curves. The actual scoring curve may vary year to year.
Instructions
Enter your scores for each section using the sliders below to calculate your estimated AP score.
Section 1A: Multiple Choice (Audio)
Section 1B: Multiple Choice (Reading)
Short Answer 1: Text Explanation
Short Answer 2: Text and Art Comparison
Essay 1: Analysis of Single Text
Essay 2: Text Comparison
PREDICTED AP® SCORE
3 | Score range: 1 - 5
SECTION SCORES
Multiple Choice Score
25 / 50
Free Response Score
25 / 50
Combined Composite Score
50 / 100
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The AP Spanish Literature and Culture exam consists of two main sections:
| Section | Question Type | Time | Questions | Exam Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1A | Multiple Choice (Audio) | 20 minutes | 15 questions | 10% |
| Section 1B | Multiple Choice (Reading) | 1 hour | 50 questions | 40% |
| Section 2 | Free Response | 1 hour 40 minutes | 4 questions | 50% |
Total exam time: 3 hours
Section 1A: Multiple Choice (Audio)
Three sets of questions based on authentic audio texts:
Author interview excerpt
Recited poem (not from required reading list)
Literary topic presentation
Students can preview questions before listening
Poem is played twice; other audio played once
Section 1B: Multiple Choice (Reading)
Six sets of questions based on various texts
Includes works from required reading list and outside texts
Features literary criticism and thematic comparisons
Section 2: Free Response
Short Answer Questions (15 minutes each):
Text Explanation: Analyze theme development in a required reading
Text and Art Comparison: Compare themes across text and artwork
Essay Questions (35 minutes each):
Analysis of Single Text: Examine genre and historical context
Text Comparison: Compare literary devices in two texts
The AP Spanish Literature and Culture exam uses a weighted scoring system. The multiple-choice sections account for 50% of your score (10% for Section 1A and 40% for Section 1B), and the free-response section makes up the other 50%.
Your raw scores from each section are converted into a composite score, which is then converted to the final AP score of 1-5. The distribution of scores from the most recent exam was:
| AP Spanish Literature Score | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| 5 | 10.2% |
| 4 | 23.7% |
| 3 | 33.1% |
| 2 | 21.6% |
| 1 | 11.4% |
A score of 3 or higher is generally considered passing, though many top colleges only award credit for scores of 4 or 5. For college admissions purposes, a 4 or 5 is considered a strong score.
To earn a high score (4 or 5), students typically need to demonstrate:
Deep understanding of Spanish literature and cultural contexts
Strong analytical and comparative skills
Ability to analyze literary devices and themes
Clear written expression in Spanish
Knowledge of historical and cultural contexts
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