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AP® Exam Prep (2)

Read and Write Like and AP® Language Exam Reader

Amy Eckhart

The Rhetorical Analysis Essay or FRQ 2 on the AP Language Exam is historically one of the most challenging parts of the exam. One reason is that the...

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AP® English Students and Teachers Share Strategies Before Exams

Dr. Brandon Abdon

These two AP English webinars offer practical strategies to help both teachers and students make the most of the final month before exams, so...

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AP® Literature: Line of Reasoning Activity

Clair Antoon-Newton

A clear, defensible line of reasoning is what turns scattered insights into a cohesive, high‑scoring AP Lit essay. This worksheet helps students...

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Mastering the Secondary Source SAQ for AP History Exams

Patrick Sprinkle

The Secondary Source Short Answer Question (SAQ) on the AP history exam presents a unique challenge: students must analyze and synthesize historical...

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

Patrick Sprinkle

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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Teaching the APUSH Long Essay Question

Patrick Sprinkle

The Long Essay Question (LEQ) on the AP U.S. History exam offers students an opportunity to construct a sophisticated historical argument, supported...

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SCOTUS and the AP Government Exam

Patrick Sprinkle

The Supreme Court question on the AP Government exam, a mandatory component, consistently challenges students to demonstrate a nuanced understanding...

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APUSH Essays: The "Irish" Thesis Formula Explained

Dr. John P. Irish

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...

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APUSH Short Answer Questions: The RIDE Strategy Explained

Dr. John P. Irish

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...

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Using Cognitive Science to Facilitate Better Review for the AP Psych Exam

Laura Brandt

Review season is upon us. With preparations for upcoming AP exams, finals, and other year-end assessments principals in cognitive science can help...

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