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AP Studies exam preparation

AP Studies exam preparation. 2011-12. Overall advice.

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AP Studies exam preparation

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  1. AP Studies exam preparation 2011-12

  2. Overall advice • We recommend you spend a few hours getting organized and reviewing your previous work, including old tests, handouts, notes, annotated copies of novels – anything you think could be helpful and/or is specifically listed on the following slides. • But don’t forget your actual homework over the break: the Holiday History Project!

  3. History portion of exam Part I breakdown (40 multiple choice questions) : Political institutions and behavior and public policy 35% Social change 35% Diplomacy and international relations 15% Economic change 10% Cultural and intellectual developments 5% You will have 28 minutes to complete this section.

  4. English portion of exam Begin the preparation in the these general areas: 1. Recognizing the works we've read in full or in excerpted fashion. 2. Connecting these works to theirhistorical time periods. 3. Recognize key elements, such as authors, timelines, social effects, and the progression from the Romantic Era to the "Rise of Realism.” 4. You will have about an hour to complete this half of the exam.

  5. English portion of exam I. The Romantic Era: 8-10 multiple choice questions and possible short answer. A. The term “American Renaissance” B. Three forks of Romantic Literature C. Key authors, key pieces II. Uncle Tom’s Cabin: 3-4 multiple choice questions and possible short answer. A. Impact on The Civil War B. Portrayal of Tom as a slave C. Multiple portrayals of white slave owners D. The novel’s Romantic conclusion

  6. English portion of exam III. Huck Finn: 3-4 multiple choice questions and possible short answer. A. Controversy between both races B. Tone of the novel C. Impact on social awareness D. The novel’s ending IV.The Realist Era: 8-10 multiple choice questions and possible short answer. A. Catalysts for change--why the shift from Romantic thought? B. Elements of Realist literature C. Key authors, key pieces 

  7. English portion of exam • 10 questions in the form of ACT-style grammar: multiple choice “identify the error” in sample sentences. • Grammar errors • Homophone errors • Pronoun usage errors

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