AP History Long Essay Question Rubric

According to the AP History Long Essay Question Rubric, what is required to earn one point in the "THESIS/CLAIM" category?

• A restatement of the prompt

• A historically defensible thesis/claim that establishes a line of reasoning

• A thesis that consists of one or more sentences located in the conclusion

• A thesis that is a mere phrase or a reference

What must a response include to earn one point for "CONTEXTUALIZATION"?

• A broad historical context relevant to the prompt

• Specific historical examples relevant to the topic of the prompt

• A thesis/claim that restates the prompt

• A phrase or a reference to the topic

How many points can a student earn for providing evidence in the "EVIDENCE" category of the AP History LEQ Rubric?

• 0 points

• 1 point

• 2 points

• 3 points

What is required to earn two points for "EVIDENCE" in the AP History LEQ Rubric?

• Providing specific examples of evidence relevant to the topic of the prompt

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

• Restating the prompt with historical examples

• Describing broader historical events without specific evidence

According to the scoring criteria for the AP European History exam, what is required to earn 1 point in 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 multiple themes or perspectives to explore complexity or nuance.

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

What is necessary to earn the second point in the Analysis and Reasoning category for the AP European History exam?

• The response must demonstrate the use of historical reasoning to frame or structure an argument, although the reasoning might be uneven or imbalanced.

• The response must demonstrate a complex understanding through sophisticated argumentation that is relevant to the prompt.

• The response must include at least four specific and relevant pieces of evidence to support a nuanced or complex argument.

• The response must be more than merely a phrase or reference.

Which of the following is NOT a way to demonstrate a complex or nuanced understanding according to the decision rules for the AP European History exam?

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

• Explaining multiple causes or effects, multiple similarities or differences, or multiple continuities and changes.

• Using historical reasoning to frame or structure an argument that addresses the prompt.

• The response must be woven throughout the response and cannot be demonstrated in any part of the response.