Q2: The Quantitative Analysis Free Response Question

General suggestions to improve your score:

 Write in a clear and focused matter  Use proper nouns and action verbs to show clear action in
 Answer the questions with clarity – turn the question into a principles, process, institutions, or characteristics
statement at the beginning of each answer.  Do not include thesis statements
 Labeling helps the scorer move through your answer faster  Elaboration or off topic answers slow reader down

Prompted point Intended Action Student Self Check

A. Identify or describe Prompt will either ask you to either: Have I repeated the prompt as a statement to
data presented (1)  Identify: Name a principle, process, institution, or ensure I am answering the question?
characteristic OR Have I used precise nouns and action verbs related
 Describe: Address what the data is by identifying and to the question?
providing an example that shows the principle, Did I provide a numerical adjective (4, .362, etc.)
process, institution, or characteristic that describes data?
B. Describe a Prompt will ask you to look for either a: Have I repeated the prompt as a statement to
similarity/difference/  Pattern or Trend: a pattern of events that is true of ensure I am answering the question?
trend/pattern (1) the majority of data points OR a Have I used precise nouns and action verbs related
 Similarity or Difference: a comparison of a statement to the question?
that is mostly true or not true of both variables Did I provide a numerical adjective (4, .362, etc.)
examined that describes data as my example?
Prompt will ask you to: Did I compare or evaluate the variables requested
 Describe: Address what the data is by identifying and in the prompt?
providing an example that shows the principle,
process, institution, or characteristic
C. Draw a Conclusion Prompt will ask you to show a logical explanation of the Have I repeated the prompt as a statement to
based on your data (1) data by: ensure I am answering the question?
 Give strongest reasoning that is true of most Have I used precise nouns and action verbs related
variables in data to the question?
 Show your understanding by explaining why the data Did I provide a numerical adjective (4, .362, etc.)
illustrates principle, process, institution, or that describes data as my example?
characteristic Was my conclusion the most logical conclusion for
the data set?
D. Explain how or why a Prompt will ask you to: Have I repeated the prompt as a statement to
related concept relates  Explain how or why a principle, process, institution, ensure I am answering the question?
to the data (1) or characteristic occurs using evidence and Have I used precise nouns and action verbs related
commentary or reasoning. to the question?
o How: looks at a process, relationship, or pattern Did I provide a clear example (using “for example”
o Why: requires analysis for reasons or clarifies)?
motivations for process, relationship, or pattern Did I explain how or why my example connects to
my answer through strong commentary?

Jenifer Hitchcock, 2019. Adapted from College Board and work by Dr. Terri Fine and Jenifer Hitchcock
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