Essential Strategies for AP Environmental Science Exam Success

The video provides a comprehensive guide to preparing for the 2024 AP Environmental Science (APES) exam. It covers the exam format, including the multiple choice and free-response question (FRQ) sections, and offers strategies for success. Key strategies include focusing on content review, especially environmental solutions, and mastering the predictable math problems in the FRQ section. The video emphasizes active recall as a study technique and provides a structured study plan to help students prepare effectively.

What percentage of the AP Environmental Science exam score is made up by the multiple-choice section?

• 70%

• 60%

• 40%

• 50%

Which section is considered the most challenging part of the AP Environmental Science exam?

• Multiple-choice questions

• Environmental solutions

• Free-response questions

• Mathematical problems

What is a key strategy for tackling the FRQ section of the AP Environmental Science exam?

• Answering the hardest questions first

• Skipping the math questions

• Answering the easiest questions first

• Focusing only on environmental solutions

What percentage of the FRQ section points are math-based?

• 40%

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

How many points is each FRQ worth in the AP Environmental Science exam?

• 5 points

• 10 points

• 20 points

• 15 points

What is the primary focus of the first FRQ in the AP Environmental Science exam?

• Environmental problem

• Mathematical calculation

• Government policy

• Experiment or scientific investigation

Which method is recommended for reviewing content for the AP Environmental Science exam?

• Active recall

• Passive reading

• Highlighting notes

• Listening to lectures

What is the main theme of the second FRQ in the AP Environmental Science exam?

• Data analysis

• Environmental problem and solution

• Scientific investigation

• Mathematical calculation

How many topics are recommended to review for the AP Environmental Science exam?

• 99 topics

• 50 topics

• 75 topics

• 120 topics

What is emphasized as a crucial part of preparing for the AP Environmental Science exam?

• Memorization of facts

• Active recall and practice with FRQs

• Ability to solve complex equations

• Understanding of key concepts