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    AP® Government

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    Homestretch Moves for the AP® Government Test

    As the AP® U.S. Government and Politics exam approaches, students are in the final stretch, and how they use this time can make all the difference....

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    Mastering Abstract Concepts in AP Social Studies for Exam Success

    AP Social Studies courses ask students to do something uniquely difficult: think with big, universal ideas while working with very specific...

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    Bringing Primary Sources to Life: Engaging Ways to Teach Documents Beyond Close Reading

    Primary sources provide students with a personal window into the past, enabling them to view history as human stories rather than a list of facts....

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    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...

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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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