AP Psychology FRQ Format Name FRQ 1 Unit

AP Psychology FRQ

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

�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.

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= 10 x 2. 5=25. If you correctly answered 7/10 pieces=7 x 2. 5=17. 5/25

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.

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