Agenda Multiple Choice Background Info Practice Multiple Choice Exam Grade the Exam and Determine where you should focus your study HW: Create a detailed plan outlining how you will prepare for the APUSH Exam

Multiple Choice Reminders Guess If You Can Eliminate At Least 2 Answers—You only lose ¼ point for wrong answers, so play the odds. Guess if you have a ½ or ⅓ chance of getting the answer right. No Trivial Pursuit—The A.P. exam does not ask arcane questions based on rote memorization. While facts are important, they are always in a historical context. Focus on the Big Picture—The A.P. exam is designed to illustrate basic principles of American history. Therefore, keep in mind that correct answers should not contradict the general trends of American history. Be Careful of “Extreme” Wording—Answers that contain “extreme” words such as “always,” “never” and “completely” are much less likely to be correct than answers that contain more nuanced words such as “usually,” “rarely,” “seldom” or “often.” Don’t Fall For “Distracters”—Some answers are designed to mislead you. Choose the answer that best fits. Remember, not all true statements are correct answers; it depends on what is being asked.

The Test Layout Period Covered ▫Pre Columbian to % ▫ % ▫1915-Present—35% Material Covered ▫Political institutions, behavior and public policy—35% ▫Social change, and cultural and intellectual develpoments—40% ▫Diplomacy and international relations 15% ▫Economic developments—10%

The Test No Electronic Devices are allowed in the testing area No food or drink is allowed in the testing area Take out a piece of paper and a pencil Number the paper 1-80 You may write in the test booklet but remember to actually write the correct answer on the paper You will have 55 minutes to complete 80 multiple choice questions Remember there is a penalty for guessing, so if you can not eliminate any answers don’t guess, leave it blank. When you are finished you must sit silently and wait for the time to finish ▫Pretend this is the real exam, you talk or pull out an electronic device you invalidate your test.

Grading Grade your answers ▫Remember that ones you left blank do not count as write, but also do not count as wrong As you go through make a note of questions you could not answer or got wrong ▫You do not get to take this test home with you Once you have finished grading complete section I of the scoring worksheet Then complete the diagnostic guide to discover which sections of US history you need to review

Matt Ellington’s Guide to APUSH Review Books Get one of the Recommended books Review the websites tonight HW: Create a detailed plan outlining how you will prepare for the Ap Exam ▫Might be best if you did this on an actual calendar and noted time limits ▫Bring me a copy and keep a copy for yourself

Reminder You will need to pick up AP materials (student handbook with AP student ID #, to be used for each test taken by the student) on Tuesday, April 7:00 a.m. A table will be set up outside the counseling offices. In addition, a schedule will be provided to students indicating exam(s), date(s), time(s), and locations(s). You must bring picture ID.