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AP® History: Piecing Together The Complexity Puzzle

AP® History: Piecing Together The Complexity Puzzle

With just one percent of students earning the complexity point on the 2021 AP® World History DBQ, is teaching it even worth it? John Maunu says, "YES!"

Walk through each piece of a DBQ with College Board AP® World History: Modern and AP® European and World History teacher John Maunu and learn how to weave in complex thinking and writing.

 

 

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John Maunu is a College Board AP® World History: Modern consultant who teaches summer workshops nationally. He is a co-moderator of the College Board® APWH: Modern Teacher Community and a Digital Resources Editor for the World History Connected Online Journal. He was an AP® European and World History teacher for many years and is currently an online consultant for AP® World History: Modern in Michigan. John has also been a Senior Reviewer and item writer for many editions of the AP® World History: Modern coursebook by AMSCO® (2015, 2017, 2018, and 2020 editions).

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AP® Euro: Tackling the DBQ

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AP® World History: How to DBQ

As we get closer to the AP® World History Exam, students will begin to stress about the required essays they will write as part of the exam. The...

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Scaffolding Skills and Writing in AP History for AP Euro Students

Scaffolding Skills and Writing in AP History for AP Euro Students

One of the greatest rewards of teaching history is when students can show that they can make effective arguments supported by historical evidence....

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Mastering the FRQ on the AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam

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The argumentative essay question on the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam demands a synthesis of content knowledge, analytical skill, and...

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Research as the focus of the AP Psychology Exam

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Ace the AP Human Geography Exam: Key Terms, Skills, and Practice

Ace the AP Human Geography Exam: Key Terms, Skills, and Practice

It’s the time of year when teachers and students begin their final push towards preparing for the AP Human Geography exam. Teachers and students...

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AP® World History: Murder Mystery Party

AP® World History: Murder Mystery Party

The teaching of AP® World History can be a daunting task at times. Teachers are asked to teach over 800 years of historical content and then develop...

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AP® Gov: Preparing for FRQ #4

AP® Gov: Preparing for FRQ #4

You know the Style #4 Free Response Question on the College Board’s national Government exam can be a real challenge. I am talking about the argument...

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APUSH Exam Prep: Reviewing Key Concepts & Dates

APUSH Exam Prep: Reviewing Key Concepts & Dates

Do you need ideas or extra support helping students review for the AP® United States History Exam? Join me as I share my content review resources and...

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