2024-25 AP Seminar IWA Scoring Guidelines
The 2024-25 Scoring Guidelines for the Individual Written Argument (IWA) have been updated to clarify some points in the scoring notes. The rubrics and task requirements have not changed.
Assessment Overview
The AP Seminar assessment consists of three parts: two performance tasks submitted through the AP Digital Portfolio and the end-of-course AP Exam. The end-of-course exam is a fully digital exam in the Bluebook testing app and all student responses are automatically submitted at the end of the exam. All parts measure student achievement of the course learning objectives.
Encourage your students to visit the AP Seminar student page for assessment information.
Assessment Dates
Assessment Format
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Performance Task 1: Team Project and Presentation—20% of AP Seminar Score |
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Component |
Scoring Method |
Weight |
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Individual research report (1,200 words) |
College Board scored |
50% of 20% |
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Team multimedia presentation and defense (8–10 minutes, plus defense questions) |
Teacher scored (group score) |
50% of 20% |
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Performance Task 2: Individual Research-Based Essay and Presentation—35% of AP Seminar Score |
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Component |
Scoring Method |
Weight |
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Individual written argument (2,000 words) |
College Board scored |
70% of 35% |
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Individual multimedia presentation (6–8 minutes) |
Teacher scored |
20% of 35% |
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Oral defense (2 questions from the teacher) |
Teacher scored |
10% of 35% |
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End-of-Course Exam (2 Hours)—45% of AP Seminar Score |
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Component |
Scoring Method |
Weight |
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Understanding and analyzing an argument (3 short-answer questions); suggested time: 30 minutes |
College Board scored |
30% of 45% |
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Evidence-Based argument essay (1 long essay); suggested time: 90 minutes |
College Board scored |
70% of 45% |
Guidance for Hosting Student Presentations
See the rules and guidelines for hosting your students’ presentations whether your school is teaching remotely, in person, or in a hybrid setting.