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Scaffolding AP® History DBQs: Don't Wait Until Second Semester
In the Course and Exam Descriptions (CED), College Board AP History courses are designed for students to “develop and use the same skills, practices,...
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The Most Underused AP® History Resource Is Not Your Textbook
Every August, I tell my students to download the AP History Course and Exam Description (CED). Almost every one of them does. Then, like many AP...
Start Your Year with Connections: 5 Reasons Why Your Students Benefit
Having taught AP® for 25+ years, it’s tempting, and entirely understandable, to want to not add to your workload to maintain your sanity and give...
Before You Teach History, Teach Students How Historians Think
Every August, AP® History teachers face the same challenge. We spend the first day introducing the course, reviewing the syllabus, discussing summer...
AP® History Exams Are Changing in 2027
For AP history teachers, curriculum changes often bring a mixture of curiosity and concern. Fortunately, the College Board® updates to the AP...
Using Art to Teach Historical Thinking Skills: Introducing the 4 C's
One of the best days I’ve ever had in the classroom is when we look at art.
Cracking the Rubrics: Demystifying AP Social Studies Scoring for Students
For many students, the most intimidating part of an AP® Social Studies exam isn’t the content—it’s the rubric.
Thinking and Writing as An Historian: Accelerating Writing in the AP History Classroom
Unlock the power of historical thinking and writing as you elevate complexity and engagement in AP History classrooms. Presented by experienced AP...
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...
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...