Identify Asks for a specific answer (object, advantage,

disadvantage, cause, solution) Complete sentences are necessary May ask for explanations, to be done after

identifying 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

Define the topic State an example Describe or elaborate on the

topic May ask for specific number of

topics

Compare and Contrast

Clearly state what the items have in common

Clearly state how the items are different

Math Questions

Show every single step of all work Make sure to include all appropriate

units If numbers are very large or very

small, use scientific notation Set up problems so that labels cancel

out Write answers with labels

Graphing

Independent on X, Dependent on Y Equal increments and labels on each

axis If more than one curve is plotted,

create a legend for your graph Plot points and attempt to sketch a

curve Give your graph an appropriate title

Lab Design

State hypothesis in the “If__, then .” format State the independent, dependent and control

variables Describe each step of a planned experiment Describe the type of data you will collect and how

its collected State exactly what the controls are State how many samples or times it is repeated State how you will draw a conclusion Describe expected results

Terms in FRQs:

Environmental- look to big picture things like: gases in atmosphere, nutrients cycling BE SPECIFIC, ADD A DESCRIPTION!

Chemical- requires a chemical formula in words or symbols

Economical- look to cost effectiveness: increased profits, decreased costs, loss of income BE SPECIFIC, ADD A DESCRIPTION!