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ap human geography - exam prep strategies & frq tips

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Learn how to prepare for the AP Human Geography exam with expert strategies from Harrison Burnside. This session covers study schedules, test format, multiple choice tips, FRQ strategies, and time management to help you feel confident on exam day. G ...more

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This video describes the 2020 COVID-era AP Human Geography exam format (45-minute online FRQ-only exam covering only Units 1–5). The current AP Human Geography exam is a standard 2 hours 15 minutes with both multiple choice and free response sections covering all 7 units.

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AP Human Geography Exam

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  • 0:00

    Welcome and Exam Update

  • 0:39

    45-Minute FRQ Format

  • 1:42

    Units 1-5 Coverage

  • 2:44

    Exam Preparation Tips

  • 3:46

    Remote Learning Resources

  • 4:49

    Weekly Stream Calendar

  • 5:50

    Common Prep Questions

  • 6:52

    ASAP Book Recommendation

  • 8:56

    Study Schedule Advice

  • 10:59

    Engaging Study Methods

  • 13:58

    Buying Prep Books

  • 15:01

    Avoid 500 Questions Book

  • 16:35

    Case Studies Examples

  • 18:39

    Prep Books Review

  • 19:41

    Using Fiveable Website

  • 21:45

    AP Human Geography Page

  • 23:49

    Self-Study Strategies

  • 25:22

    Past FRQs by Topic

  • 26:24

    Units by Importance

  • 28:58

    Practicing FRQs

  • 30:32

    Past Exam Archives

  • 32:34

    Attacking FRQ Questions

  • 34:39

    Identifying Verbs

  • 37:45

    Explaining Relationships

  • 42:34

    Scoring Guidelines

  • 45:43

    Devolution FRQ Example

  • 51:28

    FRQ Writing Tips

  • 53:02

    Q&A Session

  • 57:40

    Models and Context

  • 1:00:15

    Final Advice and Closing

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