<< Hide Menu
6 min read•july 11, 2024
Danna Esther Gelfand
Danna Esther Gelfand
📓 AP World History LEQ and DBQ Rubrics
To ensure that you receive all the points possible in the Free-Response section of the exam you should be aware of and follow the criteria expected of you. It is important to note that AP World History graders are searching for specific things in your Short Answers, Long Essay, and Document-Based Essay.
You might be thinking, "I have to write the best essay possible to get all the points I need!" I assure you, that's not the case. The essays and brief responses you will be writing on your exam are not exactly similar to the ones you write in your English class. You're not expected to write the most thoughtful and well-structured piece that'll leave everyone in awe. AP graders take into consideration the time constraints on the exam and are only searching for rubric criteria to be fulfilled in your work. As a result, don't waste time perfecting every minute detail of your writing to impress and earn extra points.
Use your time wisely and efficiently. If you can't use the knowledge you have in the format expected of you, you will most likely and unfortunately lose points. Furthermore, the written portion of your exam is worth 60% of your grade, while the multiple choice is 40%. Therefore, understanding the rubric is your key to passing the AP Exam.
🎥 Mastering The DBQ with Melissa Longnecker ⚡ Doing the DBQ with Charly Castillo
⚡ Live Stream Replay - 🎥 Doing the DBQ: Thesis with Patrick Lasseter
I suggest including your thesis in both area if you have enough time. This is because sometimes towards the end, you have a better understanding of your work as a whole once you're done with establishing and proving your reasoning and will therefore write a more fitting, proper thesis in the conclusion. Make sure you include it in your intro paragraph, though! You don't know if you'll have enough time for the conclusion and you want to earn as many points as possible!
⚡ Live Stream Replay - 🎥 Doing the DBQ, Part 3: Contextualization with Evan Liddle
Give historical background information or context relevant to the prompt, such as significant events or developments. Try to write about 3 sentences. I suggest that give context taking place either during or within 100 years before the time period of the prompt or 100 years after what's given.
⚡ Live Stream Replay - 🎥Doing the DBQ, Part 2: Evidence with Caroline Castellanos
⚡ Live Stream Replay - 🎥 Doing the DBQ, Part 4: Reasoning with Melissa Longnecker
⚡ Watch - 🎥 Answering the Long Essay Question (LEQ) with Melissa Longnecker
⚡ Watch - Sharpening Your LEQ Skills with Melissa Longnecker
⚡ Watch - Writing the Long Essay Question with Safiya Menk
Same as DBQ.
Same as DBQ.
⚡ Watch - 🎥 Answering Short Answer Questions with Melissa Longnecker
⚡ Watch - Answering Short Answer Questions with Caroline Castellanos
⚡ Watch - Answering Short Answer Questions with Eric Beckman
This may seem like a lot to remember but I assure y'all that practice makes perfect. The more SAQs, DBQs, and LEQs you write following a specific format that will earn you the most points possible, the easier it will become. Soon enough you'll be following the structure without even realizing it. There's no doubt that you can get a 4 or 5 on this exam. This test is not based on solely your ability memorize random facts. That won't earn you more points. Your critical thinking and analysis skills coupled with background knowledge are key.The fact that you're challenging yourselves by taking an Advanced Placement College credit course is incredible and I applaud y'all for it! You got this! 💪
After studying on your own, invite some friends to a study with me online session to go over each essay rubric and review anything that you may be confused on. It is a great way to for everyone to feel supported while studying!
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.