Hi there! I'm currently in APUSH, and I want to get some solid practice on the free-response questions. I'm having trouble finding good sources for that. Do any of you know websites or resources that offer valuable practice for FRQs specifically for APUSH? Your help would be much appreciated!
Hi! It's great that you're looking for practice FRQs to strengthen your APUSH skills. One of the best resources for practice free-response questions is the College Board's official website. They provide past APUSH exams which include FRQs from previous years. Practicing with these official questions will give you a good understanding of the format and content you can expect on the actual exam. To access these FRQs, go to the College Board's APUSH site (apstudents.collegeboard.org) and navigate to the "Exam" section. There you will find past free-response questions and scoring guidelines.
Another resource you might find helpful is the Albert APUSH question bank (www.albert.io). They offer practice questions, including FRQs, that can be filtered by specific themes and periods. While this website may require a subscription for full access, it's worth considering if you are looking for a more extensive and organized collection of practice questions.
Additionally, you may find some practice FRQs in various APUSH prep books, such as the Princeton Review or Barron's AP US History. These books often include multiple practice exams with free-response questions, as well as suggested strategies for answering them.
Lastly, consider asking your APUSH teacher if they have any additional resources for practicing FRQs. They might have their own collection of previous exam questions that they can share with you, or they could point you towards other valuable sources.
Good luck with your APUSH studies and practice! Be sure to review the scoring guidelines and sample responses for the FRQs you practice, as this will help you understand what is expected in your answers and how to improve.
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