Transcript FRQ verbs - PP

Identify
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Asks for a specific answer (object, advantage,
disadvantage, cause, solution)
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Complete sentences are necessary
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May ask for explanations, to be done after identifying
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Q: Identify two uses of fuelwood in developing
countries.
 Bad:
Heating and Cooling
 Good:
Two examples of fuelwood in developing
countries are for heating and cooling.
Describe/Explain/Discuss
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Define the topic
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State an example
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Describe or elaborate on the topic
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May ask for specific number of
topics
Compare and Contrast
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Clearly state what the items have in
common
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Clearly state how the items are
different
Math Questions
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Show every single step of all work
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Make sure to include all appropriate units
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If numbers are very large or very small,
use scientific notation
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Set up problems so that labels cancel out
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Write answers with labels
Graphing
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Independent on X, Dependent on Y
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Equal increments and labels on each axis
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If more than one curve is plotted, create
a legend for your graph
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Plot points and attempt to sketch a curve
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Give your graph an appropriate title
Lab Design
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State hypothesis in the “If__, then
.” format
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State the independent, dependent and control
variables
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Describe each step of a planned experiment
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Describe the type of data you will collect and how its
collected
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State exactly what the controls are
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State how many samples or times it is repeated
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State how you will draw a conclusion
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Describe expected results
Terms in FRQs:
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Environmental- look to big picture things like:
gases in atmosphere, nutrients cycling BE
SPECIFIC, ADD A DESCRIPTION!
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Chemical- requires a chemical formula in words
or symbols
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Economical- look to cost effectiveness:
increased profits, decreased costs, loss of
income BE SPECIFIC, ADD A DESCRIPTION!