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    AP® Social Studies (4)

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    Research as the focus of the AP Psychology Exam

    This year’s AP Psychology Exam will be the first exam with the new curriculum which focuses intensely on research. Some may wonder about this focus...

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    AP US History Exam Review with focus on Historical Reasoning Processes

    From a practical point of view, argumentation is at the heart of the free response section of the AP exam. This can be particularly difficult with...

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    Working for the Finish Line (AP Histories Webinar)

    This interactive webinar focuses on scaffolded approaches to the finishing touches necessary for higher-level success on the LEQ and DBQ portions of...

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    Finding the Demand Curve - AP Economics Activity

    We want students to discover and wonder about the world around us. That is at the core of social science education. How do we explain the world...

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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....

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    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....

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    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,...

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    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...

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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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