One of the things that I spent most of my time thinking about, when the redesigned AP U.S. History course went into effect, was how to deal with the new Short Answer Questions. These were new, we had never seen these before, so how would we approach...
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Review season is upon us. With preparations for upcoming AP exams, finals, and other year-end assessments principals in cognitive science can help...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
We’ve heard of Project-Based Learning (PBLs), which allows students to mostly have independent leadership through a task or project and creative...
The AP English exam can feel like a high-stakes challenge for students, and for teachers, preparing students to tackle the multiple-choice section...
As spring break approaches, maintaining classroom control can feel like a herculean task. Survive the 'spring fever' with these expert classroom...
One of the things that I spent most of my time thinking about, when the redesigned AP U.S. History course went into effect, was how to deal with the new Short Answer Questions. These were new, we had never seen these before, so how would we approach them and how would I teach them to my students.
Review season is upon us. With preparations for upcoming AP exams, finals, and other year-end assessments principals in cognitive science can help students study more efficiently and effectively. This post will explain some of these techniques and contrast them with less effective and more...
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 often ask me, “What should I study?”.
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 new pieces of poetry and prose excerpts can keep...
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 younger students who are taking their first AP history class. Properly organizing and planning essays can help our students to write more effectively...
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 and why students need to know so much about research in both the multiple-choice and free-responses. This post will exam address research in both...
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 younger students who are taking their first AP history class. Properly organizing and planning essays can help our students to write more effectively...
We’ve heard of Project-Based Learning (PBLs), which allows students to mostly have independent leadership through a task or project and creative freedom to add their personal touches. Student-led classes have a very similar approach in that it’s led mostly by the student leaders elected and they...
The AP English exam can feel like a high-stakes challenge for students, and for teachers, preparing students to tackle the multiple-choice section effectively is essential. With careful planning and targeted strategies, you can help your students improve their test-taking skills, boost their...
As spring break approaches, maintaining classroom control can feel like a herculean task. Survive the 'spring fever' with these expert classroom management tips that will keep your students engaged and your sanity intact.
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