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AP Economics

AP Economics. Mr. Bernstein AP Exams 2014 April, 2014. AP Economics Mr. 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)

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AP Economics

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  1. AP Economics Mr. Bernstein AP Exams 2014 April, 2014

  2. 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%

  3. AP EconomicsMr. Bernstein Overview Average AP scores: 80-100 A 65-80 B 50-65 C 40-50 D 2012 mean scores were 3.0 and 2.8

  4. AP EconomicsMr. Bernstein Test Taking Strategies Objectives - 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 bestanswer • Answer easy questions first • OK to guess on questions that are completely unfamiliar – no penalty for wrong answersI

  5. AP EconomicsMr. Bernstein Multiple Choice Question 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

  6. AP EconomicsMr. Bernstein 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

  7. AP EconomicsMr. Bernstein 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

  8. AP EconomicsMr. Bernstein 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”

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