APES Exam Preparation Quiz

What is the main focus of Mr. Smeets' six-week study plan?

• To watch all videos without practicing

• To memorize all APES topics

• To practice writing complex theses

• To review content and practice application

What are the two basic steps in the APES exam preparation process?

• Content review and application practice

• Group study and individual study

• Memorization and note-taking

• Watching videos and reading textbooks

Why is practice emphasized in Mr. Smeets' videos?

• To avoid studying other subjects

• To make videos more entertaining

• To ensure students can apply content knowledge

• To fill time in the videos

What is the benefit of self-quizzing according to research?

• It improves content retention

• It reduces study time

• It helps students relax

• It makes learning more fun

What resource does Mr. Smeets recommend for practice questions and answer keys?

• Class notes

• APES ultimate review packet

• College textbooks

• Online forums

How can students perform retrieval practice on their own?

• By watching videos without pausing

• By covering notes and explaining content aloud

• By reading textbooks silently

• By discussing with friends

What should students be aware of when using publicly released FRQs?

• They are only for advanced students

• They are perfectly aligned with current exams

• They may contain outdated task verbs

• They are not useful for practice

Why are full-length practice exams important?

• They are shorter than regular exams

• They help build exam stamina

• They are easier than real exams

• They focus on one topic only

What is the purpose of using diagnostic tools after practice exams?

• To identify and target weak areas

• To compare scores with friends

• To skip difficult topics

• To reduce study time

What is a key strategy for effective studying mentioned in the video?

• Studying only the night before the exam

• Using retrieval practice and scoring FRQs with rubrics

• Ignoring difficult topics

• Focusing only on multiple choice questions