AP Biology Test Strategies and Guidelines

Mr. Anderson provides an overview of the AP Biology test, explaining its structure, scoring, and offering tips for both the multiple choice and free response sections. He emphasizes the importance of understanding direction words in essay questions and analyzes a sample essay question to illustrate grading criteria. The video aims to prepare students for the test by reducing stress and improving performance through strategic preparation.

What is the minimum score required to pass the AP Biology test?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 3

What percentage of the AP Biology test score is determined by the multiple-choice section?

• 40%

• 50%

• 70%

• 60%

How many multiple-choice questions are on the AP Biology test?

• 150

• 100

• 75

• 50

What is a recommended strategy for answering multiple-choice questions?

• Guess randomly

• Skip difficult questions

• Use process of elimination

• Answer all questions in order

How much time is allocated for writing the free response essays?

• 90 minutes

• 80 minutes

• 70 minutes

• 60 minutes

What should you focus on when writing the free response essays?

• Writing a long introduction

• Grammar and spelling

• Answering the question

• Using complex vocabulary

Which directive word requires you to list the parts of a cell?

• Explain

• Identify

• Discuss

• Describe

What is the most frequently used directive word in essay questions?

• Identify

• Describe

• Discuss

• Explain

What is the average score for the essay section of the AP Biology test?

• 2.72

• 3.5

• 4.0

• 5.0

What is a key strategy to avoid stress during the AP Biology test?

• Cram the night before

• Skip difficult questions

• Stay calm and confident

• Focus on grammar