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Common Mistakes in Rhetorical Analysis Essays (and How to Fix Them)
When scoring AP Lang rhetorical analysis essays, I typically see one common problem: students select good evidence, but they struggle to develop...
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AP® Exam Prep
Real-Life Connections to AP® Free Response Questions
To reinforce essential AP Free Response skills (argumentation, rhetorical analysis, synthesis) by having students connect question types and...
AP® English Students and Teachers Share Strategies Before Exams
These two AP English webinars offer practical strategies to help both teachers and students make the most of the final month before exams, so...
Mastering the Secondary Source SAQ for AP History Exams
The Secondary Source Short Answer Question (SAQ) on the AP history exam presents a unique challenge: students must analyze and synthesize historical...
Mastering the FRQ on the AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam
The argumentative essay question on the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam demands a synthesis of content knowledge, analytical skill, and...
Teaching the APUSH Long Essay Question
The Long Essay Question (LEQ) on the AP U.S. History exam offers students an opportunity to construct a sophisticated historical argument, supported...
SCOTUS and the AP Government Exam
The Supreme Court question on the AP Government exam, a mandatory component, consistently challenges students to demonstrate a nuanced understanding...
APUSH Essays: The "Irish" Thesis Formula Explained
You may have heard about the “Irish” Thesis Formula—it is all over the internet. Some teachers like it, others hate it, but whatever you think about...
APUSH Short Answer Questions: The RIDE Strategy Explained
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...
Using Cognitive Science to Facilitate Better Review for the AP Psych Exam
Review season is upon us. With preparations for upcoming AP exams, finals, and other year-end assessments principals in cognitive science can help...