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Tips for Getting a 5 on the APES Exam
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SCORRRRE!!!!
  • There is no longer a penalty on the test for
    guessing that means that your multiple choice
    score is simply based on the total number of
    correct answers
  • Scoring rubric http//apcentral.collegeboard.com/a
    pc/public/repository/env-sci-2008-scoring-workshee
    t.pdf

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Multiple Choice Questions
  • CAREFULLY read the stem with EACH of the answer
    choices
  • Eliminate answers you know wont work
  • Go with your gut! Select the answer that seems
    to be the best and LEAVE IT ALONE!
  • Represents 60 of your exam.

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Strategy 1 Pace Yourself
  • You have 90 minutes for each section
  • Slow down and answer the questions you know the
    answers to!
  • If you think you can use process of elimination
    to answer tougher questions, do so.

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Strategy 2 Three Pass Strategy
  • 1. Easiest questions first
  • 2. Medium tough questions next.
  • 3. Make sure you fill in the correct bubble!!!!!

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Strategy 3 - POE
  • Or process of elimination
  • Use what you already know to eliminate nonanswers

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Strategy 4 Aggressive Guessing
  • Again, there is no penalty for guessing, but
    guess wisely

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Strategy 5 Word Associations
  • After reading the MC stem, use POE to remove non
    answers.
  • Then, use the remaining choices but look at the
    stem again and look for terms associated with the
    stem

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Example
  • All of the following are important in smog
    production EXCEPT
  • A. photochemical reactions
  • B. stratospheric ozone
  • C. tropospheric ozone
  • D. volatile organic compounds
  • E. nitrogen oxides
  • Note that C, D, and E can be eliminated because
    they are all important in smog formation. Of the
    two remaining, which is correct, A or B? Why?

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Strategy 6 Mnemonics
  • Create mnemonics or other memory joggers to help
    you remember stuff!

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Strategy 7 ID Question Types
  • Watch out for TRAP words like EXCEPT/NOT/LEAST
  • 10 of MC questions are of this type
  • Question context determines correct answer

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Example
  • All of the following are components of integrated
    waste management EXCEPT
  • A. using canvas bags that can be reused rather
    than disposable bags
  • B. using old appliances for construction of
    artificial reefs
  • C. using disposable diapers instead of cloth
    diapers
  • D. using reused glass bottles
  • E. using planking made from recycled plastic
  • Why is C the correct answer?

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Overthinking Wrong Answer
  • Take questions at face value
  • Do not read into the question!

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Strategy 8 the Art of the APES Free Response
Essays
  • Previous FRQs on College Board website (and your
    AP Prep playlist)
  • Contains AP free response questions, grading
    rubrics and example answers for 1999 2013
  • Brainstorm and outline BEFORE you write
  • Include HOT BUTTON terms
  • Label any and all diagrams and figures!
  • SHOW ALL MATH AND DONT FORGET UNITS!!!!!

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Tip 1
  • Explain technical terms when used in an answer.
    Just dropping terms without demonstrating an
    understanding of the term will not earn any
    credit.
  • Ex. Bioaccumulation increases the likelihood of
    biomagnification.
  • What does each word mean? Did you give a good
    example of how this process works?

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Free Response Essays
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Tip 2
  • Marshal good arguments in favor of, or against, a
    particular position on an environmental issue.
    Make sure you understand that restating the
    question is a waste of time in a timed test, and
    doing so will never earn any points.

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Tip 3
  • When questions ask the student to describe,
    discuss, or explain, they should go beyond
    listing and identifying.
  • Review the APES Essay Questions and Rubrics to
    help you see what is necessary from past tests.

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Tip 4
  • Practice formulating hypotheses and deciding
    whether a particular experimental design will
    test a stated hypothesis.
  • This will help you with any experimental design
    questions.

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Tip 5
  • You need to work on critical reading skills,
    i.e., knowing what the key words are in a
    question.
  • Carefully reading questions and responding
    appropriately.
  • When questions ask you to "describe," "discuss,"
    or "explain," they should go beyond listing and
    identifying.
  • Students who use outline form, or one- or
    two-word answers, do not demonstrate the depth of
    their knowledge.

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Tip 6
  • Take the tests in your AP Prep playlist
  • Also review other practice tests, diagnostic
    assessments

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Tip 7
  • There are always 4 questions on the Free Response
    Section, and you have 90 minutes for all four!
  • 1 data set question
  • 1 document based question (read and
    answer/expound)
  • 2 synthesis and evaluation questions
  • Do the easier questions first
  • Attempt the harder questions to get points!
  • These represent 40 of your APES grade!!!!

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Tip 8
  • Eat a good breakfast with lots of protein. Dont
    eat a lot of sugar or white flour products your
    body will metabolize it too quickly and youll
    have a sugar drop!
  • Dont study the night before the test. Go out
    and have fun! See an action movie!
  • BREATHE! AND RELAX!
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