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The Mid-Year Reset: How AP Social Studies Teachers Can Re-Energize Students Before Exam Prep Begins
The middle of the school year is a unique crossroads for AP Social Studies teachers. The initial enthusiasm of fall has faded, the intensity of...
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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...
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...
Ace the AP Human Geography Exam: Key Terms, Skills, and Practice
It’s the time of year when teachers and students begin their final push towards preparing for the AP Human Geography exam. Teachers and students...