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FREE RESPONSE EXPECTATIONS FREE RESPONSE SUGGESTIONS AP Human Geography Exam
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Free Response Questions (FRQs) Free Response section of exam- 3 questions in 75 minutes Questions will require students to interrelate different topical areas of study Students will be required to analyze and evaluate geographical concepts Questions will be based on various stimuli: ◦ Verbal descriptions ◦ Maps ◦ Charts ◦ Diagrams ◦ photos
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Student Suggestions Students expected to use analysis and organization to answer FRQs Listing facts is not enough Draw upon a wealth of knowledge- from readings, discussions or videos Be accurate and concise in your answer- but- be explanative Although facts are important, you must apply those facts to a variety of topical areas It is also important to understand what the questions wants you to do… (next slide)
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Question Types Analyze: determine component parts; examine the nature and relationship Assess/Evaluate: judge the value or character of something; evaluate the positive and negative points; give an educated opinion regarding something Compare: examine for the purpose of noting similarities and differences Contrast: examine to show dissimilarities or points of difference Describe: give an account of; provide a word picture Discuss: talk over; write about; consider from various points of view; debate Explain: make clear; provide causes or reasoning; make know in detail
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Go Beyond the Basic A question asks you to explain the Dem Trans Model It’s not enough to answer: There are four stages It provides a model for population shifts in a country The four stages are low growth, high growth, etc… Instead you must: Analyze Its relation to economic, social and political factors Explain its irrelevance to the developing world Explain why its more a model for the developed world Explain each stage’s characteristics and the connections to history and/or social movements
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