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AP® Government

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Mastering the Essay 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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Incorporating Simulations in AP® U.S. Government and Politics

Patrick Sprinkle

Discover how simulations can enhance learning in AP® U.S. Government and Politics. Engage students with hands-on activities like discretionary...

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Using Cornell Notes in Your AP® Government Classroom

Brian Stevens

AP® instructor and consultant Brian Stevens shares how he implements Cornell Notes in his AP® Government classroom. Be sure to download his template...

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AP® Gov: Political Cartoons

David Wolfford

Political cartoons have influenced the public and brought about change like other tools in the press. The historic 1754 cartoon of a sliced-up snake,...

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Top 5 Tips to Prepare for the AP® Government Exam

David Wolfford

It’s about that time. The Advanced Placement® Government & Politics Exam is around the corner. I’m sharing my top five tips to help you prepare...

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AP® Government Exam: Quantitative Analysis Review

Patrick Sprinkle

In 2021, the College Board® added a new section to the AP® U.S Government and Politics Exam: quantitative analysis. This counts for four raw points...

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AP® Gov Exam: Review for the FRQ

Paula Franklin, M.S. Theory and Practice in Teacher Education

Each year after the AP® exam I ask students to evaluate my class. Last year, they overwhelmingly identified that they wanted to work on FRQs more...

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Illustrated pencil writing on piece of paper. A speech bubble comes from the paper and pencil and inside it there is a government building and two hands sharing a handshake.

Tips for the AP® Gov FRQ

Patrick Sprinkle

The Free-Response Question (FRQ) portion of the Advanced Placement® exam provides test takers with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge on...

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AP® Gov: Preparing for FRQ #4

David Wolfford

You know the Style #4 Free Response Question on the College Board’s national Government exam can be a real challenge. I am talking about the argument...

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Acing the AP® Gov Exam: FRQ #3

David Wolfford

Perhaps you heard of that Supreme Court decision handed down last year, where citizens and an interest group challenged a government-run World War I...

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A rolled up copy of the United States Constitution sitting on top of the American flag.

Mastering the Essay 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 persuasive writing. It challenges students to construct a coherent argument, supported by evidence from foundational documents and course concepts, while...

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Stack of poker chips. Download Activity.

Incorporating Simulations in AP® U.S. Government and Politics

Patrick Sprinkle

Discover how simulations can enhance learning in AP® U.S. Government and Politics. Engage students with hands-on activities like discretionary budgeting to deepen comprehension and foster multidisciplinary understanding.

Read More

background has illustrations of columns. In the foreground is an illustration of a hand holding a pen, taking notes in a spiral notebook.

Using Cornell Notes in Your AP® Government Classroom

Brian Stevens

AP^® instructor and consultant Brian Stevens shares how he implements Cornell Notes in his AP^® Government classroom. Be sure to download his template below and share it with your class!

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Blue donkey holds one end of the White House while red elephant holds the other end of the White House

AP® Gov: Political Cartoons

David Wolfford

Political cartoons have influenced the public and brought about change like other tools in the press. The historic 1754 cartoon of a sliced-up snake, each piece marked as a colony, appeared in Ben Franklin’s newspaper preceding the French and Indian War. You’re probably familiar with Thomas Nast’s...

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White illustration of judicial building against green background. Text reads

Top 5 Tips to Prepare for the AP® Government Exam

David Wolfford

It’s about that time. The Advanced Placement^® Government & Politics Exam is around the corner. I’m sharing my top five tips to help you prepare students for the big day. These include some of the basics like knowing the obscure vocabulary and some of the AP^® Buzzwords, using the CED as a review...

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AP® Government Exam: Quantitative Analysis Review

Patrick Sprinkle

In 2021, the College Board^® added a new section to the AP^® U.S Government and Politics Exam: quantitative analysis. This counts for four raw points on the exam. Along with the data project, students are asked to evaluate data and use their critical thinking skills to connect data to political...

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4 illustrated sticky notes with different concepts on them. The first reads

AP® Gov Exam: Review for the FRQ

Paula Franklin, M.S. Theory and Practice in Teacher Education

Each year after the AP^® exam I ask students to evaluate my class. Last year, they overwhelmingly identified that they wanted to work on FRQs more throughout the year. So, this year I assigned a daily FRQ that aligned with that day’s content. Each unit had a different FRQ focus. For example, Unit 1...

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Illustrated pencil writing on piece of paper. A speech bubble comes from the paper and pencil and inside it there is a government building and two hands sharing a handshake.

Tips for the AP® Gov FRQ

Patrick Sprinkle

The Free-Response Question (FRQ) portion of the Advanced Placement^® exam provides test takers with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge on a vast array of topics in a concise manner. In many instances, each bullet can be answered in one to three sentences if students are able to...

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AP® Gov: Preparing for FRQ #4

David Wolfford

You know the Style #4 Free Response Question on the College Board’s national Government exam can be a real challenge. I am talking about the argument essay that takes more time for students to plan and write. Because it is a little more challenging, I tend to dread then delay teaching it. Not a...

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Acing the AP® Gov Exam: FRQ #3

David Wolfford

Perhaps you heard of that Supreme Court decision handed down last year, where citizens and an interest group challenged a government-run World War I memorial in the form of a cross, as a violation of the establishment clause. The memorial stands at a busy intersection in Bladensburg, Maryland, and...

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