1. AP Biology Review Free Response Questions Mrs. Hedges JHHS

2. Section II--FACTS • Time 90 minutes • Number of questions---4 • % of Total grade---40 • Suggested writing time per question –22 min. • Maximum points per FRQ = 10

3. Preview time = 10 min. Skim read all 4 Rate & # 1-4 Easiest to hardest Circle key verbs Underline key terms Don’t worry about what you do not know Speed list or Brainstorm on “green” insert Organize! Ready, Set, GO - Strategies

4. You only get points if you • Write ALL answers in the pink booklet. • Write with dark blue or black ink. • Write answers in ESSAY form. • Write COMPLETE sentences.

5. Invalid Answers = NO points • Don’t use bullet-form answers • Don’t write an outline

6. The ”Readers” understand your answers BETTER if you • Number each answer the same way it is numbered in the examination. • Label & answer each part separately. • Write clearly & legibly. • If you make an error, you can simply draw 1 line through it.

7. Helpful hints • Don’t restate the question – wastes time. • Don’t use general terms - Be very specific. • Use science terms - Explain what they mean.

8. Pay attention to this! • If specific numbers are called for you will receive credit only for the correct ones among these. (i.e. Identify TWO.. means 2) • If a question calls for 2 examples, you will get credit for the first 2 examples you provide—if correct. • The 3rd example, will not even be read.

9. Let’s look at some example FRQs!

10. Key Verbs in the questions • Identify • Describe • Explain • Discuss • Label • Draw

11. AND . . A VERY Important word AND

12. Q/A Q: Can you skip parts of questions? A:Yes, leave some space, then come back to it later. Q: What do I do if I run out of space? A: Label the end of your answer, give the Reader a page # and direct him/her to the continuation.

13. More Q/A Q: How are the answers scored? A:You receive points for only correct answers, no one subtracts points. ------ Each part of a question may receive 1 to 4, even 6 points. Some questions have more than 10 pts available, but you can only max out at 10.

14. Let’s take a look at some “real” samples of student writing and the scoring.