How to ACE the SAQ SAQ Overview What

How to ACE the SAQ

SAQ Overview • What types of questions are asked? • SAQ will come from the Key Concepts and Thematic Learning Objectives • Each SAQ will deal with a Historical Reasoning Skill • How are they scored? • 1 point per part, 3 points per question • When done in class, the 3 pts will

SAQ Formatting • Must write within space, no exceptions • Do each part of the question (typically A, B, C) separately, not as one paragraph with all 3 responses • Each response can be a good sentence or two. Try to be brief and accurate • Must be complete sentences. No bullet points.

SAQ Advice • Pay really close attention to the verbs: identify, describe, explain, provide historical evidence • Must address question • make sure your response is appropriate to theme/learning objective/historical thinking skill Image courtesy of Mr. Freeman at Freeman-pedia. com

Sample SAQ • a) Provide ONE piece historical evidence not specifically mentioned in the passages) that would support Lauren Rees’ interpretation of the Columbian Exchange. • b) Provide ONE piece historical evidence not specifically mentioned in the passages) that would support Geoffrey Cowley’s interpretation of the Columbian Exchange. • c) Describe ONE demographic impact of the Columbian Exchange during the period 1450 -1750

What good responses will include (from the College Board)