Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A scoring rubric is a set of criteria used by graders to evaluate and score student responses in the AP Art History exam. It provides guidelines for assessing the quality and depth of students' essay answers.
Related terms
Content Knowledge: Refers to students' understanding and familiarity with key concepts, artists, movements, and artworks covered in AP Art History.
Organization: In terms of scoring rubrics, organization refers to how well students structure their essays by presenting ideas logically and coherently.
Thesis Statement: A thesis statement is a concise sentence or two that presents the main argument or point being made in an essay. It helps provide focus and direction to the essay.