{"id":14653,"date":"2021-06-04T07:50:42","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T07:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=14653"},"modified":"2021-06-04T13:36:52","modified_gmt":"2021-06-04T13:36:52","slug":"ap-biology-test-strategies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/ap-biology\/ap-biology-test-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"AP Biology Test Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Even nonbiologists know that the world constantly changes. Fifteen years ago there weren\u2019t many cell phones. There weren\u2019t many standardized tests, either. Nowadays, you can\u2019t go a semester of school without taking some letter-jumble exam like the PSAT, SAT, ACT, BLAM, ZORK, or FWOOSH (some of those tests are fake, some aren\u2019t). And right after leaving school, many students call their friends on their cell phones to talk about the test they all just took.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Rampant cell phone usage is a problem for another book; this one will concentrate on standardized testing. Because everyone reading this has taken a standardized test of one kind or another, you are all probably familiar with some of the general strategies that help students increase their scores on a standardized exam. Let\u2019s review some of these.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_iconlist  avia-builder-el-first '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Pacing<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span class=\"s1\">Because many tests are timed, proper pacing allows someone to attempt every question in the time allotted. Poor pacing causes students to spend too much time on some questions to the point where they run out of time before completing all the questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Process of Elimination<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>On every multiple-choice test you ever take, the answer is given to you. If you can eliminate answer choices you know are incorrect and only one choice remains, then that must be the correct answer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Knowing When to Guess<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span class=\"s1\">The AP Biology exam does not deduct points for wrong answers, while questions left unanswered receive zero points. That means you should always guess on a question you can\u2019t answer any other way.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Recognizing Patterns and Trends<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span class=\"s1\">The AP Biology exam doesn\u2019t change greatly from year to year. Sure, each question won\u2019t be the same, and different topics will be covered from one administration to the next, but there will also be a lot of overlap from one year to the next. Because of this, certain patterns can be uncovered regarding any standardized test. Learning about these trends and patterns can help students taking the test for the first time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Taking the Right Approach<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span class=\"s1\">Having the right mindset plays a large part in how well people do on a test. Those students who are nervous about the exam and hesitant to make guesses often fare much worse than students with an aggressive, confident attitude.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\nLearning these strategies can help you succeed on\u00a0the AP Biology test and other standardized tests. But if you are not prepared or become stressed out, your score can suffer. Here are five major takeaways to rock the AP Biology test:<br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_iconlist  el_before_av_sidebar '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue82a' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Strategies<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Remember the keys to Kaplan\u2019s general test-taking strategies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Pacing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Process of Elimination\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Knowing When to Guess\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Recognizing Patterns and Trends\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">Taking the Right Approach\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue82b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Stress Management<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span class=\"s1\">Know how to manage your stress. You can beat anxiety the same way you can beat the AP Biology exam\u2014by knowing what to expect beforehand and developing strategies to deal with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue836' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Take Practice Tests<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span class=\"s1\">Take Kaplan\u2019s diagnostic test to learn your test-taking strengths and weaknesses. Knowing these will allow you to focus on your problem areas as you prepare for Test Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue862' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Get Organized<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span class=\"s1\">Make a study schedule between now and Test Day, and give yourself plenty of time to prepare. Waiting until the last minute to cram an entire semester\u2019s worth of information is not only unwise but also exhausting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue841' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Make a Game Plan.<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Have a Test Day game plan ready to go. Have everything you need to bring to the exam ready the night before. On the morning of the test, make it a priority to eat a good breakfast. Avoid an overindulgence of caffeine. Read something to warm up your brain. And finally, get to the test site early.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">These points are all valid for every standardized test, but they are quite broad in scope. If you want to get more practice applying concepts, check out the multiple choice, data, grid-in, reading, and free response questions. To get a comprehensive review of AP Biology, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kaplan-Biology-2016-Test-Prep\/dp\/1625231466\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1489513249&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=ap+biology+2016+kaplan&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=studyall-20&amp;linkId=d247ca4473a8e882f01181b429f4c6fa\">Kaplan AP Biology<\/a> book.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even nonbiologists know that the world constantly changes. Fifteen years ago there weren\u2019t many cell phones. There weren\u2019t many standardized tests, either. Nowadays, you can\u2019t go a semester of school without taking some letter-jumble exam like the PSAT, SAT, ACT, BLAM, ZORK, or FWOOSH (some of those tests are fake, some aren\u2019t). 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