FREE RESPONSE EXPECTATIONS FREE RESPONSE SUGGESTIONS AP Human Geography Exam

Free Response Questions (FRQs)  Free Response section of exam- 3 questions in 75 minutes  Questions will require students to interrelate different topical areas of study  Students will be required to analyze and evaluate geographical concepts  Questions will be based on various stimuli: ◦ Verbal descriptions ◦ Maps ◦ Charts ◦ Diagrams ◦ photos

Student Suggestions Students expected to use analysis and organization to answer FRQs Listing facts is not enough Draw upon a wealth of knowledge- from readings, discussions or videos Be accurate and concise in your answer- but- be explanative Although facts are important, you must apply those facts to a variety of topical areas It is also important to understand what the questions wants you to do… (next slide)

Question Types Analyze: determine component parts; examine the nature and relationship Assess/Evaluate: judge the value or character of something; evaluate the positive and negative points; give an educated opinion regarding something Compare: examine for the purpose of noting similarities and differences Contrast: examine to show dissimilarities or points of difference Describe: give an account of; provide a word picture Discuss: talk over; write about; consider from various points of view; debate Explain: make clear; provide causes or reasoning; make know in detail

Go Beyond the Basic A question asks you to explain the Dem Trans Model It’s not enough to answer:  There are four stages  It provides a model for population shifts in a country  The four stages are low growth, high growth, etc… Instead you must:  Analyze Its relation to economic, social and political factors  Explain its irrelevance to the developing world  Explain why its more a model for the developed world  Explain each stage’s characteristics and the connections to history and/or social movements