LEQ

How many points can you score for the Thesis/Claim?

• .5
• 1
• 1.5
• 2

What category would this scoring criteria fall under? "Responds to the prompt with a historically defensible claim that establishes a line of reasoning?"

• Analysis and Reasoning
• Evidence
• Contextualization
• Thesis

What is NOT an example of Contextualization? *Remember this skill requires using knowledge not found in the documents to situate the argument within broader historical events, developments, or processes immediately relevant to the question. 

• place events or documents within the broader context of time and place.
• Including a phrase or reference in the introductory paragraph.
• understand how an event relates to what else was going on locally, regionally, nationally, or globally.
• draw conclusions about an event or perspective based on its relation to the broader historical context.

In the Evidence category, how could you score 1pt?

• Supports an argument in response to the prompt using specific and revelant examples of evidence 
• Provides specific examples of evidence relevant to the topic of the prompt

To earn the first point in the analysis and reasoning category, the response must demonstrate the use of historical reasoning to frame or structure an argument, although the reasoning might be uneven or imbalanced. 
To earn the second point, the response must demonstrate a complex understanding. Which option is NOT a way to accomplish this?

• Explaining both similarity and different or explaining both cause and effect.
• Explaining relevant and insightful connection within and across periods.
• Explaining  phrase or reference you agree with.
• Modifying an argument by considering diverse or alternative views of evidence.

How many total points can you score on the LEQ?

• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7

How much time do you get for the LEQ?

• 30 min
• 35 min
• 40 min
• 45 min

The LEQ question options all deal with the same theme and assess the same historical thinking skill.

• True
• False

What is NOT a choice between the historical period choice options?

• Period 1-2
• Period 1-3
• Period 4-5
• Period 7-9

What is the Percentage of total exam is the LEQ?

• 15%
• This is the wrong answer.
• This is the really wrong answer. 
• If you stand up and say I LOVE APUSH first, you get an A on the quiz.