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Nailing the 5 and Shooting for the 6 on an AP History DBQ
Join AP experts Brandon Abdon, Colin Baker, and Bob Topping to discover scaffolded approaches to teaching the APUSH, AP Euro, and AP World History...
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Scaffolding Skills and Writing in AP U.S. History
One of the greatest rewards of teaching history is when students can show that they can make effective arguments supported by historical evidence....
Scaffolding Skills and Writing in AP History for AP Euro Students
One of the greatest rewards of teaching history is when students can show that they can make effective arguments supported by historical evidence....
Understanding Contextualization in the AP® History Courses
Contextualization is an intriguing skill introduced in the redesigned AP History courses. It plays a crucial role in multiple aspects of the courses,...
Developing Historical Thinking Skills in AP® Social Studies
In 2015, the College Board introduced several changes to the AP U.S. History course and exam. One significant addition was the inclusion of new...
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...
AP® Macroeconomics: FRQ Rules of the Road
Let’s face it, poorly answered free response questions are hard on both teachers and students. Most students shudder at the thought of answering the...
AP Human Geography: How to Improve FRQ Responses
This blog entry is designed to provide some hints to help your students improve their writing on the free-response section of the exam. The...
Corroborating, Qualifying and Modifying a Historical Argument in AP History
This lesson aims to show teachers and students how to develop a historical argument using Document-Based AP History (DBQ) documents. We will use...
AP Psychology: Using Cognitive Psychology to Study Smarter
The start of a new year always a wonderful opportunity to introduce students to effective, research-backed methods for studying more effectively....