AP African American Studies

Course scope

AP African American Studies examines the history, culture and experiences of African Americans through sources from different disciplines. Along with source analysis and evidence-based interpretation, the course includes conducting individual research.

Exam and assessment structure

The digital exam on 6 May 2027 lasts 2 hours 45 minutes and consists of 60 multiple-choice questions, a verification question about the individual project, 3 short-answer questions and a document-based question. The individual research project and presentation completed during the year also count toward the overall assessment. Preparation therefore covers developing a research question, selecting sources and presenting findings, together with the exam topics.

Preparation at Youprep Studio

In this course we start preparation by assessing the student’s prior knowledge and needs. We carry out topic work together with the relevant question and assessment types, and develop the student’s ability to apply knowledge and justify answers. We track progress with practice suited to the course structure and regular review, and update the study plan for the target exam session.

Current exam information