Unit 4 FRQ Set with Exam Preparation Instructions
Thursday, March 11
FRQ Set for Congress
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2001
2003
2006
2008
2009
Question #2
Question #4
Question #4
Question #1
Question #3
FRQ Exam Day Procedure
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As you enter the classroom, pick up the FRQ exam and answer sheet from the table by the door.
Take out a pen with blue or black ink. No other items should be placed on your desk.
The exam is timed for 15 minutes. Since the class is only 17 minutes in duration, you must be quietly
seated with your exam, FRQ answer sheet, and pen.
I will roll a die to determine which question your class will answer. If I roll a “6”, you may select
which question to answer.
With only 15 minutes to complete the exam, you will be asked to answer selected parts of a
question – not an entire question.
FRQ Exam Preparation – Standards of Acceptance
I only accept FRQ Sets that follow these very specific instructions. I do not make exceptions. You may not
take an FRQ Exam without first turning in the FRQ Set.
1. Carefully read each question and determine its point value.
2. Answer each part of the question on the “official” FRQ answer sheet. I only accept FRQ Sets on the
“official” answer sheets.
3. Title it FRQ Set -- Unit 3. For each question include the year and question #.
4. Make certain you include your name, period and date.
5. Do not answer more than one FRQ on a page (one side of answer sheet).
6. Write in blue or black ink.
7. Be sure to label each part of the FRQ.
8. After you answer a question, score it with the AP Government rubric.
9. Correct your answer in a different color of ink (including red) on the same page.
10. Then, read the student samples for each FRQ. Predict how many points the student was awarded.
Take time to determine why the College Board denied point(s) for certain parts of the answer.
11. Staple the FRQ answer sheets for the set before you arrive in class. A stapler will not be available in
class.
I strongly recommend completing your FRQ exam preparation before Tuesday’s multiple-choice exam.
The FRQs are directly related to your m/c test.