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    AP English Literature and Composition Exam Review Tips

    As we near the AP English and Composition Exam, it is a temptation to rush through material we had hoped to cover, but didn’t. To give into that impulse is a mistake. The month of April should consist largely of review and practice. That said, some...

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    AP European History Exam: Mastering Historical Reasoning Processes

    From a practical point of view, argumentation is at the heart of the free response section of the AP exam. This can be particularly difficult with...

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    Research as the focus of the AP Psychology Exam

    This year’s AP Psychology Exam will be the first exam with the new curriculum which focuses intensely on research. Some may wonder about this focus...

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    AP US History Exam Review with focus on Historical Reasoning Processes

    From a practical point of view, argumentation is at the heart of the free response section of the AP exam. This can be particularly difficult with...

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    Working for the Finish Line (AP Histories Webinar)

    This interactive webinar focuses on scaffolded approaches to the finishing touches necessary for higher-level success on the LEQ and DBQ portions of...

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    Tips for Student-Lead Classes

    We’ve heard of Project-Based Learning (PBLs), which allows students to mostly have independent leadership through a task or project and creative...

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    Teaching Strategies to Help Students Master Grade-Level Standards

    Spring is in the air, and school children all across the nation are entering the last leg of the academic year. But before the final bell rings, many...

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    AP English Multiple Choice—Preparing for the Test without Teaching to the Test

    Most AP English teachers recognize that the multiple-choice questions assess skills and essential knowledge in composition and reading, but students...

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    Strategies for Tackling the AP English Multiple Choice Questions

    The AP English exam can feel like a high-stakes challenge for students, and for teachers, preparing students to tackle the multiple-choice section...

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    Surviving Spring Fever: Classroom Management Tips

    As spring break approaches, maintaining classroom control can feel like a herculean task. Survive the 'spring fever' with these expert classroom...

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