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Multiple Choice Preparation

Multiple Choice Preparation. Things to Know. First portion of the exam is a 60 minute, 75 question multiple choice exam 50% of your score A – E! No order!. Things to Know. Strategies. Eliminate Answers Attempt to narrow your selection to two answers if you don’t know the answer

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Multiple Choice Preparation

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  1. Multiple Choice Preparation

  2. Things to Know • First portion of the exam is a 60 minute, 75 question multiple choice exam • 50% of your score • A – E! • No order!

  3. Things to Know

  4. Strategies • Eliminate Answers • Attempt to narrow your selection to two answers if you don’t know the answer • Mark the exam, if you know an answer is wrong cross it off • Don’t spend too much time on any one question (48 seconds per question)

  5. Example • The portion of an economy that is engaged in the production of natural resources such as fisheries, mining, and timber is known as the • Primary sector • Secondary sector • Tertiary sector • Quaternary sector • Quinary sector

  6. Free-Response Preparation

  7. Quick Facts • 50% of total grade • 6-12 points per essay • Usually at least one map or graph • Usually at least one question pertaining to a theory or model

  8. Quick Tips • No intro or conclusion. Just answer the question! • Don’t leave anything blank, attempt to answer all three prompts • No bullet points! • What to Bring? • 2 pencils / erasers • 2 pens • Water & snacks

  9. Strategies • Organize your thoughts! Create an Outline • Allow yourself 5 minutes per prompt to organize your thoughts and 20 minutes per prompt to write • Do not feel like you need to fill the entire booklet! • Address all parts of the prompt (if you’re asked to define then include a definition…)

  10. Strategies • More points are available in the 2nd and 3rd portions of the prompt • First portion of the prompt is usually quick definitions

  11. Strategies • Do the “math” • At this point you should be able to adjust for differences in terminology. For instance: “shift in manufacturing” = ? “Third world nations” = ?

  12. Strategies • Readers will not take points off for incorrect information • Avoid the “laundry list” • If asked for 2 examples do not write 6 hoping you’ll get lucky • The readers will only read the first 3ish

  13. Strategies • The “Curve Ball” • There’s a possibility that a prompt will cite something you’ve never heard of • In this case, the test creators were most likely forcing you to generalize and prove knowledge of a region or trend • Example: Congolese refugees in Rwanda

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