2. A.Document-Based – Read and respond to an article – Read the article, underline key facts/info – Answer with timely information (current events) – Cite specific examples – Often has a debate portion (present the pros and cons of something)

3. B. Data Analysis – Draw/interpret/explain a table or graph – Design an experiment – Look for patterns and trends, and explain them – Extrapolate data or apply the information in some way – Sometimes includes an experimental component (remember your lab reports, and don’t panic

4. C. Synthesis & Evaluation Type 1 – The math question! – No calculators permitted – Show ALL your work, use scientific notation, and remember UNITS (no “naked numbers”) – No double-jeopardy (you get partial credit for wrong answers in multi-step questions) – No work shown = no points (even if answer is correct) – You can usually earn at least 4 points without getting ANY of the math correct (so DON’T skip it!)

5. D. Synthesis & Evaluation: Type 2 – A regular essay – Analyze and evaluate something in great depth – Draw exclusively upon your memory – Provide specific examples from current events and

6. Read the whole question and answer ALL parts APES is NOT the same as AP English Don’t spend too much time on any single part Structure your response the same way as the questions – Ex. write “2 a) i)” at the start of that section Use complete sentences – 1 word answers = ZERO points Write large and legibly – Many of the readers are OLD…. Assume nothing – give ALL the details – Pretend the reader knows nothing about anything…

7. Answer the questions in this order: 1.Data Analysis 2.Document Based 3.S&E Essay 4.S&E Math Doing this will help jog your memory on subsequent questions If you are asked for ONE example, ONLY your first answer will be graded….so make it good!

8. Environmental Consequences – Specific Animals/Plants/Ecosystem/Abiotic factors – NOT human health effects… Economic Consequences – Money or Jobs – NOT human health effects… Societal/Human Health Consequences – People, Society, Toxicity Government/Agency “Actions” – Enforce, regulate, tax, educate, fine…

9. “List…” – Concise statements – Don’t waste time writing too much detail “Describe…” – 2 or 3 sentences – Use specific vocabulary and give examples “Explain…” or “Discuss…” – Elaborate reasoning – Use specific vocabulary and give examples

10. This is not an English FRQ Get to the point and be specific Use specific scientific vocabulary – Don’t use the “P” word or the “R” word Avoid generalisms and vague phrases – Ex. “…the pollution will be bad for the environment” (what pollution, why is it bad, in what environment?) Avoid scaremongering and fatalism – Ex. “…the toxins will destroy life-forms and kill the planet. There is nothing we can do.”

11. No introductions or conclusions needed No plot or paragraph structure needed No protagonists, conflicts or love interest! No frills or cutesy ideas! Scientists just want the answer, clearly stated – It is VERY annoying reading and waiting for a student to finally get to the point….

12. Approximately 22mins per question If you get stuck on something, move on to another section and go back to it at the end Time Management Tips – spend 1-2 min highlighting verbs and outlining – spend 16-19 min writing (don’t erase mistakes: just score through them with a line and keep going) – Spend 1-2 min PROOF-READING