Multiple Choice Preparation

Things to Know Test date is Friday, May 15 th at 8:00 am First portion of the exam is a 60 minute, 75 question multiple choice exam 50% of your score A – E! No order!

Things to Know Question Type / Subject Percent of Questions Number of Questions 1. Geographic Foundations (Maps, 5 Themes…) 5-10% Human Population (CBR, Pop. Pyramids…) 13-17% Cultural Geography (Language, Religion…) 13-17% Political Geography (Borders, Nations, States) 13-17% Agricultural / Rural Geography (Neolithic…) 13-17% Industry and Economics (Industrial Rev, GDP) 13-17% Urban Geography (CBD, New Urbanism) 13-17%10-13

Strategies Eliminate Answers Attempt to narrow your selection to two answers if you don’t know the answer Mark the exam, if you know an answer is wrong cross it off Don’t spend too much time on any one question (48 seconds per question)

Example The political economy of Canada would best be described as a A.British colony B.Dependent territory C.Marxist-socialist state D.Supranational state E.Free-market parliamentary democracy

Example The areas that have French linguistic influences are A.A and B B.A and D C.B and C D.D and C E.A and C A D C B

Example The geographic concept of “nation” can be best described as A.A population and defined area controlled by an organized government B.A federal system such as the United States or Brazil C.A population represented by a singular culture D.A population with a singular culture and single government E.The equivalent of a state or country

Example Which of the following is a list of newly industrialized countries? A.Brazil, Mexico, India B.Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania C.Russia, Poland, Ukraine D.United States, Great Britain, France E.Japan, South Korea, Taiwan

Free-Response Preparation

Quick Facts 75 minutes, 3 free response prompts 50% of total grade 6-12 points per essay Usually at least one map or graph Usually at least one question pertaining to a theory or model

Quick Tips No intro or conclusion. Just answer the question! Don’t leave anything blank, attempt to answer all three prompts No bullet points! What to Bring? 2 pencils / erasers 2 pens Water & snacks

Strategies Organize your thoughts! Create an Outline Allow yourself 5 minutes per prompt to organize your thoughts and 20 minutes per prompt to write Do not feel like you need to fill the entire booklet! Address all parts of the prompt (if you’re asked to define then include a definition…)

Strategies More points are available in the 2 nd and 3 rd portions of the prompt First portion of the prompt is usually quick definitions

Strategies Do the “math” At this point you should be able to adjust for differences in terminology. For instance: “modernization” = ? “Third world nations” = ?

Strategies Readers will not take points off for incorrect information Avoid the “laundry list” If asked for 2 examples do not write 6 hoping you’ll get lucky The readers will only read the first 3ish

Strategies The “Curve Ball” There’s a possibility that a prompt will cite something you’ve never heard of In this case, the test creators were most likely forcing you to generalize and prove knowledge of a region or trend, not necessarily a specific event Example: Congolese refugees in Rwanda