AP Human Geography FRQs HOW TO ANSWER AP Human Geography FRQs

BASICS!! You should NOT write introductory paragraphs, restate the question or develop a thesis These techniques take up valuable time from making good geographic arguments You are only being asked to answer the question using cogent (to the point; relevant) constructs You must write in a process-oriented style, which speaks to the main ideas of the question Most students who have trouble on the exam simply do not answer the question which has been posed Writing style is simply NOT an issue In short, you should get to the point of the question and supply appropriate content with proper examples

Additional pointers to students: It is easier to read an answer which is labeled with A, B, C, etc. as was the question. Readers like papers free of introductory paragraphs and restated questions. Readers will try to give credit where possible. If you forget something, put it at the bottom of your answer and write, “this goes with part B.” Write only about information which will answer the question. Make your comments and stop. There is no need for a closing paragraph.

FRQ’s are generally designed to test your geographic knowledge through critical thinking Each of the three questions will test your knowledge in different ways: Definition with specific explanations and examples Connection to case study, scenario, actual situation, etc. Synthesis/critical thinking question