AP History Long Essay Question Rubric

According to the AP History Long Essay Question Rubric, how many points is the thesis/claim section worth?

• 0-2 points

• 0-1 point

• 1-3 points

• 2-4 points

What must a response include to earn one point for contextualization according to the AP History Long Essay Question Rubric?

• A historically defensible thesis/claim

• A broader historical context relevant to the prompt

• Two pieces of specific and relevant evidence

• A rephrasing of the prompt

How many pieces of evidence are required to earn one point in the evidence category of the AP History Long Essay Question Rubric?

• One piece of evidence

• At least two pieces of evidence

• Three pieces of evidence

• No evidence is required

What is necessary for a response to earn two points in the evidence category of the AP History Long Essay Question Rubric?

• Providing specific examples of evidence

• Supporting an argument in response to the prompt using at least two pieces of specific and relevant evidence

• Describing a broader historical context

• Restating the prompt

According to the scoring criteria for the AP European History exam, what is required for a response to earn 1 point under the "Analysis and Reasoning" category?

• Demonstrates a complex understanding of the historical development that is the focus of the prompt through sophisticated argumentation and/or effective use of evidence.

• Uses historical reasoning (e.g., comparison, causation, CCOT) to frame or structure an argument that addresses the prompt.

• Explaining how multiple pieces of specific and relevant evidence support a nuanced or complex argument that responds to the prompt.

• Explaining multiple themes or perspectives to explore complexity or nuance.

What must a response include to earn 2 points for "Analysis and Reasoning" in the AP European History exam?

• A simple restatement of the historical facts without any analysis or reasoning.

• A detailed narrative of historical events without linking them to the prompt.

• Demonstrates a complex understanding of the historical development that is the focus of the prompt through sophisticated argumentation and/or effective use of evidence.

• Only a phrase or reference that shows some understanding of the historical development.

Which of the following is NOT a way to demonstrate a complex understanding and earn the second point under the "Analysis and Reasoning" category?

• Explaining multiple themes or perspectives to explore complexity or nuance.

• Using evidence effectively to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of different perspectives relevant to the prompt.

• Providing a list of historical facts without showing how they connect to the prompt.

• Explaining relevant and insightful connections within and across periods or geographical areas.

To earn this point, the response must describe broader historical events, developments, or processes that occur before, during, or continue after the time frame of the prompt that are relevant to the topic. This point is not awarded for merely a phrase or a reference.

• THESIS/CLAIM

• CONTEXTUALIZATION

• EVIDENCE

• ANALYSIS AND REASONING

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

How many points is the thesis/claim worth?

• (0–1 pt)

• (0–2 pt)

• (0–3 pt)

• (0–4 pt)

How many points can you earn on the LEQ?

• 5

• 7

• 6

• 8