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AP Biology Exam
A brief guide
The Format
Two Sections Section I- Multiple Choice
100 questions in 80 min. 60% of total score Take 1/4 point off for wrong answers none for blank
answers
Section II- Free Response (essay) 4 essays in 90 mins with 10 min to read before hand 40% of total score
Types of Multiple Choice
Not all questions are the same
Factual questions
Reverse questions
Conceptual-thematic questions
Matching questions
Lab based or experimental questions
Free response
4 Essays
Usually one from each of the three topics plus one based on a laboratory experience.
Each essay has it own scoring rubric
Day of Exam
May 11th 2009 Arrive Early Bring photo ID Bring several sharpened pencils Bring several black ballpoint pens Where a watch Cells phones and ipods are not allowed
Grading of Exam
Raw score are converted to a five point scale 5- extremely well qualified 4- well qualified 3- qualified 2- possibly qualified 1- no recommendation
Section I Strategies
Know the question format Leave harder questions blank and come back
to them later Read each question carefully Read each response before you make your
decision
Section II Strategies
During 10 minute reading organize your thoughts, outline
Address each part of the question Know your testing vocabulary (I.e. Analyze,
compare, contrast, etc) Some questions require graphs make sure to label
each axis and title For lab exercises state the variables, controls,
hypothesis, etc.