Strategies for Answering Multiple Choice Questions

The video provides strategies for tackling stimulus-based multiple choice questions in AP exams. It emphasizes the importance of time management, understanding the order of operations for answering questions, and identifying wrong answers. The video also offers tactical tips for improving performance, such as answering all questions and trusting your initial instincts. The goal is to help students perform better on the multiple choice section, which is crucial for achieving a high score.

What percentage of your AP exam score is made up by the multiple choice section?

• 40%

• 30%

• 50%

• 20%

How much time do you have to complete the 55 multiple choice questions?

• 45 minutes

• 55 minutes

• 65 minutes

• 75 minutes

What should you read first when approaching a stimulus-based question?

• The attribution

• The stimulus

• The answer choices

• The question

What is a common reason for an answer to be obviously wrong?

• It is factually incorrect

• It is from a different time period

• It is too detailed

• It is too vague

What is a 'distractor' in the context of multiple choice questions?

• An answer that is too complex

• An answer that is factually correct but doesn't answer the question

• An answer that is irrelevant

• An answer that is factually incorrect

What is the first step in eliminating wrong answers?

• Select the simplest answer

• Eliminate answers from the wrong time period

• Identify the distractor

• Choose the most detailed answer

What should you do if you are unsure about an answer?

• Ask for help

• Spend extra time thinking

• Guess and move on

• Leave it blank

What is the recommended action if you feel the need to change an answer?

• Change it immediately

• Only change if you are 100% sure

• Never change an answer

• Change if you have extra time

What score range on the multiple choice section is typically needed to achieve a 5 on the AP exam?

• 50-60%

• 60-70%

• 70-80%

• 80-90%

What is the benefit of answering all questions, even if unsure?

• It improves your essay score

• It reduces anxiety

• It saves time

• It increases your chances of getting a correct answer