AP Test Reminders and Tips

Reminders:

• Bring a calculator with fresh batteries that you know how to use (cannot share and no QWERTY keyboards)

• Bring at least two #2 pencils with good erasers for Section I but you can use either a pen or pencil for Section II.

• Bring a water bottle and snack.

Tips:

• For multiple choice questions, remember the plus/minus strategy to utilize time more efficiently. Equation sheet will not be available for multiple choice section.

• For free response questions, put numerical answers in a box with 3 significant figures. Write any written explanations in complete sentences or in outline. Start explanations with general statements that may seem obvious to you... that may be what the scorer is looking for. Define key terms. Don't B.S., write what you know then stop- if you write both correct and wrong answers you get no credit.

• Use equation sheets to help you on free response, review it tonight so you're familiar with it. Write down what values you are given and what you are solving for, find equations that have both.

• Use your units and ratios from balanced equation to help you solve.

• Draw pictures, diagrams or equations to help you visualize/figure problems out and explain yourself.