AP Exam Rubric Changes Overview

The video discusses changes in the rubrics for the DBQ and LEQ sections of this year's AP exams, affecting APUSH, AP World, and AP Euro. It highlights a student's experience of losing points due to using outdated rubric guidelines. The current rubric requires supporting arguments with four documents for two evidence points. Additional changes include contextualization, sourcing, and complexity, with a separate video available for detailed explanations.

What subjects are affected by the changes in the DBQ and LEQ rubrics for this year's AP exams?

• AP Literature and AP Language

• APUSH, AP World, and AP Euro

• AP Calculus and AP Physics

• AP Biology and AP Chemistry

Why did a student lose points on their DBQ despite following the new rubric guidelines?

• They didn't include a thesis statement.

• They misunderstood the question.

• Their teacher was still using the old rubric.

• They used too many documents.

What might be a reason for a teacher to still require six documents despite the rubric changes?

• They prefer the old method.

• They are unaware of the changes.

• They want to challenge students more.

• All of the above.

What should students be aware of regarding their teacher's rubric requirements?

• Teachers can choose which rubric to use.

• Teachers must follow the new rubric.

• Teachers are not informed about rubric changes.

• Teachers have no control over rubric requirements.

How many documents are now required to support an argument for two evidence points in the new AP exam rubrics?

• Six

• Four

• Three

• Five

Besides the number of documents, what other aspects of the rubric have changed?

• Essay length

• Grading scale

• Contextualization, sourcing, and complexity

• Thesis statement requirements