ap economics mr. bernstein ap exams 2014 april 22, 2015
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AP Economics
Mr. Bernstein
AP Exams 2014
April 22, 2015
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AP EconomicsMr. Bernstein
The AP Exams• Each test is 2 hours and 10 minutes• Test date Thur. May 15: Macro 8am, Micro 12
noon• 60 multiple choice questions (70 minutes)• 3 Free Response questions, 1 long and 2 short (10
minute reading time plus 50 minutes to answer)• MC = 2/3 of grade• FRQ = 1/3 of grade• Average FRQ score is <50%
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OverviewAverage AP scores:
80-100 A65-80 B50-65 C40-50 D
2012 mean scores were 3.0 and 2.8
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Test Taking StrategiesObjectives - Understand each of the following:• Answer the question that was asked• Intent of question will probably be included in stem,
therefore, try to formulate an answer before reading distractors
• Select best answer• Answer easy questions first• OK to guess on questions that are completely unfamiliar – no
penalty for wrong answersI
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Multiple ChoiceQuestion Types:• Definitions/Classifying: 38%• Cause & Effect Change: 38%
– 1 Cause & Effect: 50%– 2 Causes & Effects: 33%– 3 Causes & Effects: 17%
• Calculation: 12%• Graphic Interpretation: 9%• I, II, III style classifying: 3%
• Source: David Meyer, Preparing For The AP Economics Exams, 2011
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FRQs• Answer questions in the order asked (ie part a,b,c,d)• Diagrams can provide or enhance answer - some
FRQs will require graphs• Label diagrams fully, clearly and correctly• Changes in curves should be identified with arrows
and clear sequencing of labels (ie AS1, AS2)• Emphasize line of reasoning…stating results not
enough
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FRQs• Read the question – underline the verb – what are
they looking for?• Use correct terminology in FRQs and class
discussion• Use rubrics as guides (Krugman Module FRQ
answers, APE Sample and Past Exam FRQ answers)• Not an essay – do not write thesis statement, intro
paragraph and do not repeat the question in your answer
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FRQ Verb Prompts• “Show” – think “Graph” - use diagram to illustrate your answer.
Label all elements including graph axes.• “Explain” – take reader through each linkage needed to go from
starting point to final answer. Graphs and symbols are acceptable.• “Identify” – “think Indicate” - bulleted list of short phrases or
terms, even single label or arrow, without any elaboration or explanation
• “Calculate” – use mathematical operation to determine a specific numerical response, along with providing your work
• “Analyze” – not used much any more, think “Show” AND “Explain”