TIME ALLOCATION FOR GLOBAL HISTORY REGENTS

Maximizing your time on the Global History and Geography II Regents Exam also requires strategic planning and effective time management. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate through the different sections of the exam.

Understanding the Structure

The Global History and Geography II Regents Exam consists of three parts:

1. Part I: Multiple Choice Questions: 28 questions

2. Part II: Constructed Response Questions (CRQ): Usually 2-3 sets of questions based on documents

3. Part III: Enduring Issues Essay: An essay based on a set of documents

Allocate Your Time Wisely

The exam is typically three hours long. Here’s a suggested breakdown:

• Multiple Choice (Part I): 45 minutes

• Constructed Response Questions (Part II): 45 minutes

• Enduring Issues Essay (Part III): 75 minutes

• Review: 15 minutes

Strategies for Multiple Choice Questions (Part I)

• Preview Questions First: Skim through the questions before reading the passages to know what to look for.

• Active Reading: Underline or highlight key points in the questions and options that relate to the text.

• Answer Easy Questions First: Build confidence and save time for tougher questions.

• Eliminate Wrong Answers: Improve your odds by eliminating clearly incorrect choices.

• Educated Guesses: If unsure, make the best guess based on the remaining options.

Approach for Constructed Response Questions (Part II)

• Read Instructions Carefully: Ensure you understand the task for each set of questions.

• Analyze Documents Thoroughly: Take time to understand the documents before answering the questions.

• Answer Concisely and Clearly: Provide direct answers that address the questions. Use evidence from the documents.

• Organize Your Responses: Structure your answers logically to make it easy for graders to follow.

Strategies for the Enduring Issues Essay (Part III)

• Understand the Prompt: Carefully read the essay prompt to understand what enduring issue you need to address.

• Plan Your Essay: Spend around 15 minutes planning your essay. Outline your thesis, main arguments, and evidence from the documents.

• Integrate Documents: Use the provided documents to support your arguments. Make sure to analyze and explain how each piece of evidence relates to the enduring issue.

• Organize Clearly: Structure your essay with an introduction, body paragraphs (each addressing a different aspect of the issue), and a conclusion.

• Stay Focused on the Issue: Keep your writing relevant to the enduring issue. Avoid straying off-topic.

• Review and Revise: Allocate some time to review and make corrections if necessary.

General Tips

• Practice Past Exams: Familiarize yourself with the exam format and question types by practicing with past exams.

• Review Key Concepts: Make sure you understand key historical concepts, events, and themes that are likely to appear on the exam.

• Stay Calm and Focused: Manage exam anxiety by taking deep breaths and staying focused on one task at a time.

• Pace Yourself: Keep track of the time but don’t rush. Make sure your answers are accurate and thorough.

• Check Your Work: If time permits, review your answers and essays for any mistakes or incomplete answers.

By; Gabriella Henry