The AP biology exam is scheduled for 14 May 2021 at 8:00 AM.
The test is broken down into 2 sections:
Section 1: Multiple Choice
60 questions
1hr 30mins
50% of Score
The multiple-choice section includes individual, single questions as well as sets of questions that refer to the same diagram or data presentation.
Questions will test your ability to:
Section 2: Free Response
6 questions
1hr 30mins
50% of Score
The free-response section includes two long questions and four short questions.
Questions will test your ability to:
Grading:
The test is broken down into 2 sections:
Section 1: Multiple Choice
60 questions
1hr 30mins
50% of Score
The multiple-choice section includes individual, single questions as well as sets of questions that refer to the same diagram or data presentation.
Questions will test your ability to:
- Explain biological concepts, processes, and models
- Analyze diagrams, flow charts, and other visual representations
- Use the scientific method
- Perform mathematical calculations to analyze data
- Support scientific claims with evidence
Section 2: Free Response
6 questions
1hr 30mins
50% of Score
The free-response section includes two long questions and four short questions.
Questions will test your ability to:
- Interpret and evaluate results from an experiment
- Graph and analyze data
- Understand the principles and procedures of lab investigations
- Predict the causes or effects of a change in a biological system
- Analyze a visual representation of a biological phenomenon
Grading:
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2019 FRQ Scoring Guidelines:
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Here is a link for other previous years free response questions:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fuaxUVkWIyh3GpPfk_gQMPTnmdZCiYcN?
2019 Free Response Questions:
2019 FRQ Scoring Guidelines:
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Here is a link for other previous years free response questions:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fuaxUVkWIyh3GpPfk_gQMPTnmdZCiYcN?
