AP Psychology

1. AP Psychology FRQ

2. Format Name FRQ #1 Unit 2 Research Methods # of paragraphs: _____ (# of ) • Must be handwritten, in paragraph form, in blue or black ink. • Answer the question in order. • Skip one full line between points. • Begin new paragraph for each point. • Cite # of paragraphs required • No grade unless format is followed

3. AP Test = 150 points / 2 hours • 100 =Multiple Choice (70 minutes to complete) • 50 = FRQ (50 minutes to complete • 25 points for each FRQ • AP FRQ (Answer Prompt) • Read the question carefully. Underline/ jot down notes as go. • Take a deep breath & think about what you know. • Pay attention to prompt – is it asking for a definition, example, or both? • Think of your FRQ as multiple short answer questions.

4. Reading (Grading of the Essay): • The process of scoring the exam is called Reading. The readers are high school teachers and college professors. They are typically required to read hundreds of essays. • Points are given for each correct answer unless directly contradicted within the same point. There are no deductions and you are not scored on style or aesthetics. • If 10 pieces of information are required then each correct answer would have a multiplier of 2.5= 10x2.5=25. • If you correctly answered 7/10 pieces=7x2.5=17.5/25

5. Writing the Essay • Forget everything your English teacher told you (sorry Mr. Carboni, Mr Morris, et al) • Do not waste time with a lengthy introduction (or conclusion) • DO NOT use bullets. Write in complete sentences. • Answer questions in order • Each new concept is a new paragraph. • Keep it simple. • Address and dismiss. • Don’t add fluff. • Be Concise.

6. Format Name FRQ #1 Unit 2 Research Methods # of paragraphs: ___________ • Must be handwritten, in paragraph form, in blue or black ink. • Answer the question in order. • Skip one full line between points. • Begin new paragraph for each point. • Cite # of paragraphs required • No grade unless format is followed