Point-by-point coaching
Each lettered part is treated as its own task so students can see exactly what to revise.
What strong APHG FRQ responses do
| Task verb | What the response needs | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Identify | Name the correct concept, pattern, process, or example. | Writing a long paragraph instead of giving the requested answer. |
| Define | Give the accurate meaning in your own words. | Repeating the term without explaining it. |
| Describe | Provide an accurate characteristic, pattern, or example. | Explaining why when the prompt only asks what. |
| Explain | Connect a cause, mechanism, or process to an effect. | Naming two related facts without connecting them. |
| Compare | State a meaningful similarity or difference using the same criterion. | Describing each item separately without comparison. |
| Evaluate | Make a supported judgment that recognizes relevant effects or tradeoffs. | Giving an opinion without geographic evidence. |
Source-based practice
Students practice using maps, charts, short passages, and paired sources rather than memorization alone.
Private feedback
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A simple revision routine
- Label every part.
- Underline the task verb mentally.
- Answer only what that part asks.
- Add a specific APHG concept, piece of evidence, mechanism, or consequence.
- Check whether the sentence actually connects to the scenario.