AP Environmental Science FRQ Practice

I'm currently preparing for the AP Environmental Science (APES) exam, and I want to get some practice on the FRQs. Can anybody recommend some resources or specific practice questions I should focus on? I really want to nail those on the exam. Thanks!

You've made a great choice to focus on FRQ practice for the AP Environmental Science exam. Practicing FRQs will help you become more comfortable with the types of questions you'll encounter on the test and refine your writing skills.

Here are some resources with practice questions and guidance to help you prepare for the APES FRQs:

1. College Board: The College Board, the organization that creates the AP exams, offers a wealth of resources including past exam free-response questions along with scoring guidelines, and sample responses. You can find these materials on the AP Environmental Science exam page, under "Free-Response Questions." Make sure you focus on more recent questions, as the exam format might change slightly from year to year.

2. Khan Academy: Khan Academy has partnered with the College Board to provide free resources for AP exams. While they don’t have specific FRQ practice for AP Environmental Science, they do offer a full AP course with relevant content. Check their website for AP Environmental Science - working through the content will help reinforce your knowledge, which you can apply when you practice FRQs.

3. Textbook resources: If you're using a textbook for your study, there may be some FRQ-style questions at the end of each chapter or provided by the publisher as a supplementary resource. They'll often be geared towards the specific content of the textbook but will help you, nonetheless.

4. CollegeVine: CollegeVine's blog contains a comprehensive breakdown of the AP Environmental Science exam, including some sample FRQs, as well as an overview of the content covered by the whole test, and some study tips: https://blog.collegevine.com/ultimate-guide-to-the-environmental-science-ap-exam

5. AP ES teacher resources: Many AP Environmental Science teachers share their resources, such as quizzes, tests, and review materials, online. A simple search of "AP ES teacher FRQ" should yield some sites with valuable practice questions and perhaps even rubrics or example answers. Make sure the FRQs align with the current exam format and content outline. You could also ask your own teacher directly if they have any past FRQs at hand, or suggestions for resources you might look into.

To make the most of your practice, time yourself, as you would in the actual exam, and use the official scoring guidelines to self-assess your work. Note the specific areas where you're struggling, and spend extra time reviewing and practicing those concepts. It's also a good idea to seek feedback from your teacher or a knowledgeable peer to gain insight into how to improve your responses.

Good luck with your AP Environmental Science exam preparation!