Hello fellow students! I am taking AP Macro soon and I'm a little bit uncertain about the test format. Can someone please provide an overview of the sections and question types or recommend some resources that explain it? Thanks!
Hello! AP Macroeconomics exam has a specific format you'll want to be familiar with before taking the test. The exam consists of two main sections: multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and free-response questions (FRQs). Here's a brief overview of each section:
Section 1: Multiple Choice Questions
- 60 questions
- 70 minutes
- Worth 66.7% of your total exam score
Section 2: Free Response Questions
- 3 questions (1 long and 2 short)
- 60 minutes (including 10 minutes for reading and planning)
- Worth 33.3% of your total exam score
For the MCQ section, you'll be asked questions related to various macroeconomic concepts such as GDP, inflation, unemployment, fiscal policy, monetary policy, international economics, and more. It's important to practice answering such questions since they show up in a broad range of contexts.
As for the FRQ section, you'll be asked to complete three different tasks: one long-form question and two short-form questions. These typically involve analyzing scenarios or data and explaining various macroeconomic concepts and cause-effect relationships.
To prepare for the exam, I recommend using resources such as College Board's AP Classroom, where you can access various practice questions, as well as past AP Macro exams. Additionally, you may find resources like Khan Academy or ACDC Leadership on YouTube helpful for solidifying your understanding of macroeconomic concepts. Don't forget to check out the College Board's AP Macroeconomics Course and Exam Description for more detailed information about the exam format and content.
Reading through the released student samples, sample responses, and scoring guidelines for past FRQs on College Board's website can also provide invaluable insights into what the readers are looking for when grading your responses.
Best of luck on your AP Macroeconomics exam!
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