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APES AP TEST Info.
AP Test - Overview:
The AP Environmental Science Exam assesses student understanding of the science practices and learning objectives outlined in the course framework. The exam is 2 hours and 40 minutes long and includes 80 multiple-choice questions and 3 free-response questions. A four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator is allowed on both sections of the exam.
Science Practices:
80 MC questions(60%)
3 FRQ’s (40%)
FRQ TASK VERBS
The following task verbs are commonly used in the free-response questions:
The exams assess content from the four big ideas of the course.
The multiple-choice section of the exam assesses the nine units of the course with the following exam weighting:
The following list represents the required environmental policies and legislation to know for the exam:
Helpful tools for you...
FRQ on AP Central Website - https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-environmental-science/exam
List of Major Topics on APES Exam including %
Helpful Links & Documents:
APES Review Book - print me**
YOU TUBE
* Sem. #1 = Playlist for APES
* Sem. #2 = Playlist for APES
HINTS for doing well on the APES Exam
Review Plan Check-off Sheet
APES Study Plan PPT
APES FRQ Tips PPT
2018 - Possible FRQ Hot Topics**
2019 - Possible FRQ HOT TOPICS
APES Year in Review PPT
APES Major Topics Review
154 Ways to go APES - Flashcards
1st Semester Flashcards
2nd Semester Flashcards
Barrons Online AP Test Review: http://barronsbooks.com/AP/envsci/ap_environmental_science.html
5 Steps to a 5 BOOK - 5_steps_to_a_5_ap_environmental_science_2010-2011_edition.pdf **
FREE AP Environmental Science Online Short Practice Test: http://www.highschooltestprep.com/ap/environmental-science/
APES Review Options - SO MANY!!!: http://www.appracticeexams.com/ap-environmental-science/
Working Copy of APES Review Sheet: http://visalia.k12.ca.us/teachers/lmiller/classpage/APES/APES%20Review/Apes_review.htm
Helpful FREE Booklet of key topics for APES: https://www.albert.io/blog/how-to-study-for-ap-environmental-science/?utm_source=sendy&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ap-environmental-science-subscriber
HippoCampus.Org Review: http://www.hippocampus.org/HippoCampus/Earth%20Science
Quizlet Review: https://quizlet.com/4933824/ap-environmental-science-exam-review-flash-cards/
Environmental Timeline: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/04/22/science/earth/20100422_environment_timeline.html?hp&_r=0
Common Air Pollutants: http://www.epa.gov/oaqps001/urbanair/
I Must Have That Formula: http://home.lcusd.net/lchs/mewoldsen/Formulas.htm
APES Law Review Jeopardy (Quia): http://www.quia.com/cb/110617.html
Environmental Laws: http://home.lcusd.net/lchs/mewoldsen/ReviewSheets-Enviroment&Society.htm
Environmental Law Review Sheet
In your FRQ's... Avoid vague phrases. Certain terms, such as the ones listed below, may sound specific to you as you’re writing them, but they usually carry no meaning and are very ambiguous. Avoid these phrases when writing your FRQs:
• “bad for the environment”
• “cause environmental degradation”
• “greener”
• “human impact”
• “harm the environment”
• “save the planet”
• “stop global warming”
• “ecofriendly”
• “global solution”
• “mother nature”
• “harmful chemicals” (without being specific)
• “human footprint”
• “sustainable” (without additional details)
• “make it illegal”
As an example, say you wrote, “Acid deposition hurts forests” as your answer. This provides no examples and the word “hurts forests” is too vague. How does it hurt forests? A better response would be, “Acid deposition can hurt forests in several ways. One way is by reducing the topsoil’s ability to retain vital nutrients such as calcium, magnesium and potassium which are needed by trees.” This response includes specific details and is the kind of response you should shoot for.
The AP Environmental Science Exam assesses student understanding of the science practices and learning objectives outlined in the course framework. The exam is 2 hours and 40 minutes long and includes 80 multiple-choice questions and 3 free-response questions. A four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator is allowed on both sections of the exam.
Science Practices:
- Practice 1: Concept Explanation
- Practice 2: Visual Representations
- Practice 3: Text Analysis
- Practice 4: Scientific Experiments
- Practice 5: Data Analysis
- Practice 6: Mathematical Routines
- Practice 7: Environmental Solutions
80 MC questions(60%)
- 90min
- Section I: Multiple-Choice
- The multiple-choice section includes both individual and set-based questions.
- All set-based questions include stimulus material:
- Three to four sets include quantitative data, such as data tables, charts, or graphs. These questions primarily assess Practice 5, but can also assess Practices 1, 4, 6, or 7.
- Three to four sets include qualitative data or information, such as models, representations, or maps. These questions primarily assess Practice 2, but can also assess Practices 1, 4, or 7.
- Two sets include text-based sources. These questions primarily assess Practice 3, but can also assess Practices 1, 6, or 7.
3 FRQ’s (40%)
- 70min *23min per Q
- Section II: Free-Response The second section of the AP Environmental Science Exam includes three free-response questions.
- Question 1: Design an investigation (10 points)
- an authentic environmental scenario accompanied by either a model/visual representation or quantitative data, and may assess student ability to:
- Describe and/or explain environmental concepts, processes, and models presented in written format (Practice 1).
- Analyze visual representations or data (Practice 2 and/or 5).
- Analyze research studies that test environmental principles (Practice 4).
- Describe environmental problems and/or potential responses (Practice 7).
- an authentic environmental scenario accompanied by either a model/visual representation or quantitative data, and may assess student ability to:
- Question 2: Analyze an environmental problem and propose a solution (10 points)
- Analyze an environmental problem and propose a solution presents students with an authentic environmental scenario accompanied by either a:
- Describe and/or explain environmental concepts, processes, and models presented in written format (Practice 1).
- Analyze visual representations or data (Practice 2 and/or 5).
- Propose and justify solutions to environmental problems (Practice 7).
- Analyze an environmental problem and propose a solution presents students with an authentic environmental scenario accompanied by either a:
- Question 3: Analyze an environmental problem and propose a solution doing calculations (10 points)
- Analyze an environmental problem and propose a solution doing calculations presents students with an authentic environmental scenario and may assess student ability to:
- Describe or environmental concepts, processes, and models presented in written format (Practice 1).
- Apply quantitative methods to address environmental concepts (Practice 6).
- Propose and justify solutions to environmental problems (Practice 7)
- Analyze an environmental problem and propose a solution doing calculations presents students with an authentic environmental scenario and may assess student ability to:
FRQ TASK VERBS
The following task verbs are commonly used in the free-response questions:
- Calculate: Perform mathematical steps to arrive at a final answer, including algebraic expressions, properly substituted numbers, and correct labeling of units. Showing work is required.
- Describe: Provide the relevant characteristics of a specified topic.
- Explain: Provide information about how or why a relationship, process, pattern, position, situation, or outcome occurs, using evidence and/or reasoning to support or qualify a claim. Explain “how” typically requires analyzing the relationship, process, pattern, position, situation, or outcome; whereas, explain “why” typically requires analysis of motivations or reasons for the relationship, process, pattern, position, situation, or outcome. Also phrased as “give one reason.”
- Identify: Indicate or provide information about a specified topic, without elaboration or explanation.
- Justify: Provide evidence to support, qualify, or defend a claim and/or provide reasoning to explain how that evidence supports or qualifies the claim.
- Make a claim: Make an assertion that is based on evidence or knowledge.
- Propose a solution: Provide a proposed solution to a problem based on evidence or knowledge
The exams assess content from the four big ideas of the course.
- Big Idea 1: Energy Transfer
- Big Idea 2: Interactions between Earth systems
- Big Idea 3: Interactions between different species and the environment
- Big Idea 4: Sustainability
The multiple-choice section of the exam assesses the nine units of the course with the following exam weighting:
- Unit 1: The Living World: Ecosystems 6–8%
- Unit 2: The Living World: Biodiversity 6–8%
- Unit 3: Populations 10–15%
- Unit 4: Earth Systems and Resources 10–15%
- Unit 5: Land and Water Use 10–15%
- Unit 6: Energy Resources and Consumption 10–15%
- Unit 7: Atmospheric Pollution 7–10%
- Unit 8: Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution 7–10%
- Unit 9: Global Change 15–20%
The following list represents the required environmental policies and legislation to know for the exam:
- CLEAN AIR ACT
- CLEAN WATER ACT
- CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA (CITES)
- COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA)
- MONTREAL PROTOCOL
- KYOTO PROTOCOL
- ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
- SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT (SWDA)
- DELANEY CLAUSE OF FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT
- RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)
Helpful tools for you...
FRQ on AP Central Website - https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-environmental-science/exam
List of Major Topics on APES Exam including %
Helpful Links & Documents:
APES Review Book - print me**
YOU TUBE
* Sem. #1 = Playlist for APES
* Sem. #2 = Playlist for APES
HINTS for doing well on the APES Exam
Review Plan Check-off Sheet
APES Study Plan PPT
APES FRQ Tips PPT
2018 - Possible FRQ Hot Topics**
2019 - Possible FRQ HOT TOPICS
APES Year in Review PPT
APES Major Topics Review
154 Ways to go APES - Flashcards
1st Semester Flashcards
2nd Semester Flashcards
Barrons Online AP Test Review: http://barronsbooks.com/AP/envsci/ap_environmental_science.html
5 Steps to a 5 BOOK - 5_steps_to_a_5_ap_environmental_science_2010-2011_edition.pdf **
FREE AP Environmental Science Online Short Practice Test: http://www.highschooltestprep.com/ap/environmental-science/
APES Review Options - SO MANY!!!: http://www.appracticeexams.com/ap-environmental-science/
Working Copy of APES Review Sheet: http://visalia.k12.ca.us/teachers/lmiller/classpage/APES/APES%20Review/Apes_review.htm
Helpful FREE Booklet of key topics for APES: https://www.albert.io/blog/how-to-study-for-ap-environmental-science/?utm_source=sendy&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ap-environmental-science-subscriber
HippoCampus.Org Review: http://www.hippocampus.org/HippoCampus/Earth%20Science
Quizlet Review: https://quizlet.com/4933824/ap-environmental-science-exam-review-flash-cards/
Environmental Timeline: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/04/22/science/earth/20100422_environment_timeline.html?hp&_r=0
Common Air Pollutants: http://www.epa.gov/oaqps001/urbanair/
I Must Have That Formula: http://home.lcusd.net/lchs/mewoldsen/Formulas.htm
APES Law Review Jeopardy (Quia): http://www.quia.com/cb/110617.html
Environmental Laws: http://home.lcusd.net/lchs/mewoldsen/ReviewSheets-Enviroment&Society.htm
Environmental Law Review Sheet
In your FRQ's... Avoid vague phrases. Certain terms, such as the ones listed below, may sound specific to you as you’re writing them, but they usually carry no meaning and are very ambiguous. Avoid these phrases when writing your FRQs:
• “bad for the environment”
• “cause environmental degradation”
• “greener”
• “human impact”
• “harm the environment”
• “save the planet”
• “stop global warming”
• “ecofriendly”
• “global solution”
• “mother nature”
• “harmful chemicals” (without being specific)
• “human footprint”
• “sustainable” (without additional details)
• “make it illegal”
As an example, say you wrote, “Acid deposition hurts forests” as your answer. This provides no examples and the word “hurts forests” is too vague. How does it hurt forests? A better response would be, “Acid deposition can hurt forests in several ways. One way is by reducing the topsoil’s ability to retain vital nutrients such as calcium, magnesium and potassium which are needed by trees.” This response includes specific details and is the kind of response you should shoot for.