<p>Hi, I'm self-studying the AP world history test, which is in 2 days, and have not done a single change over time or comparative essay. </p>
<p>Could anyone give me some advice on how to set up the essay for a minimum score of 7, or whatever most 5ers get?</p>
<p>btw,I've read PR and Barron's thrice apiece since the beginning of the year, and I still keep forgetting stuff. Does anyone have this problem? Should I skim over minute details even in PR for example?</p>
<p>Thanks!!</p>
<p>Change over time Guidelines
1. Has acceptable thesis- 1 pt.
2. Addresses all parts of the question though not necessarily evenly or thoroughly- 2 pts
For two points adress both continuity and change within the time period
3. Substantiates thesis with appropriate historical evidence- 2 pts.
4. Uses relevant world historical context effectively to explain change over time and/or continuity- 1 pt.
5. Analyzes the process of change over time and/or continuity- 1 pt.
The essay analyzes (with accuracy and specificity) the causes of either change or continuity across the majority of the time period.</p>
<p>This should get you your basic core 7 points if you remember to do these things and do them well. To get the extra 2 points you need to complete them excellently in the grader's mind.</p>
<p>Comparative Guidelines
1. Same
2. Same
Must address similarity and difference and the two sides of the question.
3. Same- Essay should include a minimum of 5 accurate pieces of historical evidence
4. Makes at least one relevant, direct comparison- 1 pt.
5. Analyzes at least one reason for a similarity or difference identified in a direct comparison- 1 pt.</p>
<p>For expanded core once again go above and beyond and thoroughly answer the question.</p>
<p>I remember taking this test last year, ended up with a 5. Good luck with it.</p>
<p>Go to CB website & look under exams for World History. Check questions for student samples. For 2006 I didn't see a scoring commentary but prior to that it is there. You can see how the graders graded the student samples and why. Make sure you read the right student sample with the right scoring commentary, & take note of the HIGH-SCORING essays. Hope this helps!</p>
<p>Thanks a lot guys! </p>
<p>I was looking at the 2006 COT and the guy who wrote the least (barely 2 pages) got the highest grade (9) strangely enough. So as long as you have everything, they can't take off if your writing isn't eloquent?</p>
<p>According to my teacher, you just need the bare minimum stated on the rubric (posted above) to get the 7 points. any misinformation isn't counted against you, and essays dont necessarily have to be long to be scored high. but if you're thorough and analytical, that could earn you the 2 bonus points.
good luck! i'm panicking about the CCOT myself >_></p>