While not required, all students enrolled in AP Environmental Science are encouraged to take the AP exam.
Our Exam is May 13th at 12:00 pm. Students will need to report to the testing location at about 11:30 am. Students should bring a lunch with them to school that day so that they can eat before taking the test.
Section I: Multiple Choice
80 Questions | 1 Hour 30 Minutes | 60% of Exam Score
Individual questions
Set-based questions
3–4 sets include quantitative data, such as data tables, charts, or graphs. These questions primarily assess Science Practice 5, but can also assess Science Practices 1, 4, 6, or 7.
3–4 sets include qualitative data or information, such as models, representations, or maps. These questions primarily assess Science Practice 2, but can also assess Science Practices 1, 4, or 7.
2 sets include text-based sources. These questions primarily assess Science Practice 3, but can also assess Science Practices 1, 6, or 7.
Section II: Free Response
3 Questions | 1 Hour 10 Minutes | 40% of Exam Score
There are 3 free-response questions:
Question 1: Design an investigation presents students with an authentic environmental scenario accompanied by either a model/visual representation or quantitative data.
Question 2: Analyze an environmental problem and propose a solution presents students with an authentic environmental scenario accompanied by either a model/visual representation or quantitative data.
Question 3: Analyze an environmental problem and propose a solution doing calculations presents students with an authentic environmental scenario.
AP Calculator Policy
A four-function (with square root), scientific, or graphing calculator may be used on the exam.
For more information about which calculators can be used on all of the AP exams check the college board policies here.