Can someone tell me the way you score multiple choice and FRQ please. Thanks
@FlowerChild3525 Most videos tend to be unhelpful when referring to DNA Replication and Protein Synthesis (at least the ones I have seen from Khan Academy and Youtube). The best video that I found was the last three minutes of the DNA Replication video of Crash Course. I had the same issue only a few hours ago. If you have a Campbell, then go to the Chapter about Protein Synthesis (my edition is Chapter 17: Gene to Protein). The diagrams in the chapter make it so easy to understand.
It seems important, so look for the following: Transcription (Initiation, Elongation, Termination involving the roles of TATA Box, Transcription Factors, and RNA Polymerase II), RNA Processing (5’ cap, Poly-A tail, and spicesomes and introns), and Translation (Initiation, Elongation, and Termination involving anatomy of Ribosomes, codon recognition, translocation, and release factors. Campbell has a really fun figure describing Elongation of Translation which is so easy to follow.
@FlowerChild3525 It’s not tht much in depth, but u should definitely have a general idea of what occurs during transcription and translation.
How are you guys studying? Personally I’m just gonna read Crash Course and PTon Review.
Apparently the test is very critical thinking-oriented?
I’m watching bozeman videos on things I need a review over at 2x speed, and looking over my notes from my class, on sections I’m not comfortable on.
I’m not done with my reviews yet, and i have 2 more practice exams and some free responses to look over. Should i pull all night with no sleep and take the exam? (I never tried that before)
@Latios I did the 2014 practice test and reviewed the concepts that I was not familiar with and the rubric for the FRQs. Here’s a tip on writing the FRQ; if you have no idea what to write, state something related to the topic. For example, if the question is asking about genetic relatedness, state that the DNA may be similar and you will get a few points, according to the rubric. Review all the math for the grid-in and you should be fine.
@TopOne Absolutely not. You’ll find yourself doing better if you get 7-8 hours of sleep!
Do we still have to know the different types of animals or did they remove that from the exam
@blaked I think it’s removed from the exam. The exam is more broad than you think. However, the FRQs can be on very specific topics but as long as you have details about it, you should be fine. For instance, if it asks about cellular respiration, include everything you are sure about. You will definitely be given points on it.
So fundamentally, it’s good to go as detailed as possible on the FRQ’s, just to make sure you don’t leave anything out?
Also, is ‘animal reproduction and development’ important to know for the AP?
got about an hour or two left to study, then going to bed. sort of know the material, but not well. does anyone have any all-encompassing study guides or study videos that I can watch as a last-minute review?
panicking a little
Dont panic, I feel like I’m in the same situation as you, kinda. Crash Course is great for last minute cramming and go over some of the FRQ’s. Don’t worry a 4 on this test is really manageable.
Is the 2014 practice test supposed to be the same level of difficulty as the real one? It didn’t seem as hard as I thought it was going to be . . .
Yeah, same. The 2014 practice test was a lot easier than the one we did in class. Also, to second the waywardqueen, does anyone know whether animal reproduction is going to be on the test?
Do the grid-ins count for more than mc or are they each counted like one mcq?
SLEEP, you crazy people. the multiple choice is almost all critical thinking based. it will be better to have a sharper mind that is willing to read through long paragraphs and interpret graphs than to cram in a lot of likely irrelevant information.
and, yes, on FRQ’s, include as much relevant information as possible. graders sometimes are told to give points if a student shows a “deep understanding of the topic”, i.e. can give an example. also note that NO POINTS ARE TAKEN OFF FOR INCORRECT INFORMATION. however, points ARE taken off if you contradict yourself.
good luck everyone!
I think I’ll just study some labs, math and a quick review of whatever makes up most of the test. Low key gave up on this class. I think knew more biology before I took this class than I do now.
The scoring worksheet for the 2014 practice exam gives all of the multiple choice the same weight (so grid-ins are weighted the same as any other multiple choice question).