Understanding APUSH Stimulus Questions

Mr. Law explains stimulus-based multiple choice questions for the APUSH test, detailing what they are, how they are structured, and strategies for answering them effectively. He emphasizes the importance of reading questions first, understanding the attribution, and skimming the stimulus. He also advises on eliminating wrong answers and making educated guesses. The video concludes with tips on practicing these questions to improve performance.

What is the primary focus of stimulus-based multiple choice questions in the APUSH test?

• To test general knowledge of history

• To assess understanding of historical documents and sources

• To evaluate mathematical skills

• To measure writing proficiency

Which of the following can be considered a stimulus in these types of questions?

• A mathematical equation

• A historical map

• A fictional story

• A scientific experiment

How many multiple choice questions are typically included in the APUSH test?

• 55 questions

• 100 questions

• 40 questions

• 70 questions

What is the first step recommended for tackling stimulus-based questions?

• Eliminate wrong answers

• Read the stimulus carefully

• Guess the answer

• Read the questions and options first

Why is it important to read the attribution of a stimulus?

• It helps in understanding the context of the stimulus

• It contains the questions

• It provides the correct answer

• It is not important

What should you do if you are unsure of an answer after eliminating wrong options?

• Skip the question

• Ask for help

• Make an educated guess

• Leave it blank

What percentage of the multiple choice section do you need to get correct to be on track for a top score?

• 90%

• 60%

• 50%

• 75%

What is a recommended practice to improve performance on stimulus-based questions?

• Only study in class

• Practice with online resources and prep books

• Ignore practice tests

• Focus only on other sections of the test

What is the general rule regarding changing your first answer?

• Change it if you have time

• Change it only if you are sure it's wrong

• Never change it

• Always change it

What is the significance of practicing stimulus-based questions on your own?

• It is only useful for other subjects

• It wastes time

• It is not necessary

• It helps in familiarizing with question types