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ap biology - q&a: exam format, frqs & key concepts

originally streamed in 2020 with Jason Walker & Anne GillTeachers
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Get ready for the AP Biology exam with this NMSI Reader Chat covering test format, scoring, and key biology concepts. Learn about the 2020 exam changes, response strategies, and review essential topics like water potential, genetics, and experimental ...more

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  • 0:00

    Q&A Session

  • 2:00

    Session Introduction

  • 3:06

    Teacher Background

  • 4:08

    Exam Format Overview

  • 5:10

    Logging In Basics

  • 6:13

    E-Ticket Details

  • 7:46

    Login Timing Advice

  • 9:18

    Question Response Tips

  • 10:52

    Submission Process

  • 12:26

    Timer and Alerts

  • 14:02

    AP ID Requirement

  • 15:34

    Jason Introduction

  • 17:36

    Second Question Format

  • 18:38

    Retest Options

  • 20:09

    Question Structure

  • 21:46

    Practice Demo Link

  • 23:52

    Score Points Discussion

  • 26:27

    Open Notes Guidelines

  • 31:46

    Science Practices Focus

  • 34:22

    Hypothesis Types

  • 37:34

    Null Hypothesis Example

  • 39:40

    Positive Control Explanation

  • 42:20

    Screen Share Attempt

  • 44:56

    Controls Clarification

  • 47:30

    Reader Grading Process

  • 50:35

    Describe vs Explain

  • 55:24

    Glycolysis Description

  • 59:42

    MyAP Website Access

  • 1:03:23

    Score Release Timeline

  • 1:06:00

    Self-Study Resources

  • 1:08:46

    Study Guide Tips

  • 1:12:38

    Science Practices Overview

  • 1:17:26

    Lab Manual Link

  • 1:20:39

    Score Range Predictions

  • 1:23:20

    Equations Reference

  • 1:26:04

    Standard Error Example

  • 1:28:46

    Final Study Advice

  • 1:32:38

    Pedigree Traits Tricks

  • 1:35:19

    Autosomal vs Sex-Linked

  • 1:41:40

    Laws of Segregation

  • 1:44:46

    Transpiration in Plants

  • 1:47:21

    Mitochondrial Inheritance

  • 1:49:54

    Session Conclusion

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