"THE FREE RESPONSE section on an AP exam typically accounts for roughly 50% of a student’s total AP score, though the precise weight varies for different subjects. To do well on this type of question, time management is paramount.
Students who are taking AP exams this May can quell their free response timing concerns by following three tips:
Determine how much time you will have for each free response question.
Decide how you will use your reading period, if applicable.
Complete practice free response questions under timed conditions." …