Exam and Course Information:

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:

• 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.
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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:

Free Response Questions: 

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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?