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This episode focuses on the characteristics of the Northern Renaissance and how it is different from the Italian Renaissance. It features Christian Humanism, the Northern Renaissance Christian writers such as Erasmus and Thomas More, and mentions a few of the Northern Renaissance Artists.

Overview

Christian Humanism - 1:49

Erasmus - 5:47

Northern Renaissance Artists - 13:25

Now YOU Know - 19:11

This episode explores the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.

Overview

Middle Ages and the Church - 3:24

Feudalism - 8:18

Plague - 10:05

Renaissance Humanism - 16:44

Geography & Why Italy? - 20:07

Medicis - 24:16

Civic Humanism - 33:37

Now YOU Know - 40:18

This episode will review the structure of the LEQ essay, review the timing with the LEQ and DBQ, discuss the question types and how the questions are asked, and finish with tips on how to manage your time on the LEQ and DBQ.

Show Notes-LEQ

Mr. Richey's LEQ Rubric - this is my preferred rubric.

Mr. Heimler's LEQ Video - he does a great job of going over the argumentation point.

This episode will outline what a DBQ is, discuss the rubric, and go over some basic tips for the DBQ.  UPDATED to include the August 2023 Rubric Changes.

DBQ Basics-

The Prompt and What is a Thesis- 0:44

"Let's Talk About the Rubric" Rubric Breakdown- 4:32

Context and Thesis- 10:43

Documents- 16:22

Ouside Evidence- 22:58

Sourcing- 26:48

Complexity- 34:50

DBQ on the Church vs Scientific Revolution 2019 documents - I reference this during the episode.

Mr. Richey's DBQ Rubric 2023 *my recommended rubric for understanding the DBQ rubric

In this episode, Ms. Duncan will discuss all of the types of multiple choice questions you will see on the AP Exam. Ms. Duncan also discusses the different levels of question, tips for how to handle the excerpts, and how to tackle the dreaded EXCEPT questions on the exam. 

Stimulus Types- 1:29

Questions Stems (EXCEPT Question Discussion is here)- 13:20

How Many Needed to Pass-19:25

Show Notes for Multiple Choice

In this episode, Ms. Duncan will discuss the short answer questions portion of the exam.  Discussion will include the different question types a student may see on the short answer segment. 

Overview of the SAQ 

Stimulus Types

Tips for Writing the Answer 4:45

Difference between Identify, Describe, & Explain 10:49

*Premium Episode Sneak Peek

Show Notes 

This episode outlines the four parts of the exam: Mutliple Choice, Short Answer Questions, Document Based Question, & Long Essay Question.  Timing for each segment as well as what to expect and how many questions is discussed along with scoring suggestions for how to score a passing score of 3 on the AP Exam.  

MCQ- 2:30

SAQ- 4:44

DBQ-7:00  (does contain information about the LEQ as well)

LEQ- 14:45 (Rubric scoring specific)

Scores to Pass- 18:00

Visit Test Overview for images of these details. 

Welcome to Ms. Duncan Knows!  Taking the AP European History exam and want to make sure you are prepared?  Your host, Ms. Duncan, will walk you through an overview of the exam, discuss the details of the separate parts, and share some of her tips along the way.  This podcast takes a answers the questions of What is the best way to study? How do I work on timing? What segments are weighted the most?  

Episodes will include a breakdown of each segement of the exam along with content specific episodes of the most frequently tested concepts on the AP Exam. Episodes will include detailed information on the following: MCQ, SAQ, DBQ, LEQ, Reformation, the Thirty Years' War, Absolutism, the English Civil War & Glorious Revolution, the Enlightenment, Congress of Vienna & the 1800s, German Unification & Bismarck, Treaty of Versailles and how it influenced the 20th century, Congress of Vienna, and the Cold War.