DBQ and LEQ Scoring Strategies

The video tutorial explains the structure and scoring of the free response section in exams, focusing on the Document Based Question (DBQ) and Long Essay Question (LEQ). It details the point-based grading system and offers strategies to earn points effectively. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding the rubric and avoiding common mistakes, advising students to focus on achievable points rather than attempting to score perfectly on every aspect.

What percentage of the total score do the free response essays account for?

• 40%

• 30%

• 50%

• 60%

How many documents are presented in the Document Based Question?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

What is the maximum score you can achieve on the Document Based Question?

• 8 points

• 7 points

• 6 points

• 5 points

How is the Long Essay Question graded?

• On a curve

• Holistically

• Pass/Fail

• Point by point

What is one of the key elements you need to include in both the DBQ and LEQ to earn points?

• Thesis

• Bibliography

• Footnotes

• Appendix

Which set of points is considered the most challenging to earn in the essays?

• Analysis and Reasoning

• Thesis

• Contextualization

• Evidence

What should you focus on when preparing for the essays according to the strategies discussed?

• Writing style

• Length of essay

• Historical knowledge

• Earning points

What is a common mistake students make when attempting the DBQ and LEQ?

• Writing too briefly

• Ignoring the rubric

• Focusing on achievable points

• Trying to earn every point

Why is it important to review where you are losing points in practice essays?

• To write longer essays

• To adjust test-taking strategies

• To improve handwriting

• To memorize more facts

What should be the primary concern when writing the free response essays?

• Quality of writing

• Amount of knowledge

• Length of essay

• Earning each point