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    AP® Social Studies (7)

    Teacher and high school students sit in circle in chairs. They hold an activity or piece of paper.

    AP® Psych: Test Prep Review Tools and Games

    As the AP® exam draws near, students often become increasingly anxious. Review games and activities can target areas students need to review while...

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    Tips for the AP® Gov FRQ

    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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    Macroeconomics demand curve

    AP® Macro: Tying it All Together

    Over the years I’ve come to realize that, like any other subject, Macroeconomics is best retained when connections are made. It is for this reason...

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    Cramming (the Right Way) for the AP® Economics Exams

    There is less than a month until the AP® Econ exams. It is crunch time for students—especially those taking multiple AP®exams. These exams can be a...

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    Historical illustration of the stock market crash in 1873 USA - Traders Panic

    APUSH Exam Prep: Reviewing Key Concepts & Dates

    Do you need ideas or extra support helping students review for the AP® United States History Exam? Join me as I share my content review resources and...

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    Challenge Accepted! Successful Review for the AP® Human Geography Exam

    We are just weeks away from the AP® Human Geography Exam—wow! As teachers we are nervous, anxious, and hoping that we have done everything we can to...

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    rolled up copy of the United States Constitution sitting in front of the American flag

    AP® Gov Exam: Unlocking the Complex Topic of Federalism

    One of the more perplexing topics for students on the AP exam is federalism, due to the complex nature of the federal-state relationship. Most...

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    United States judiciary building

    AP® Gov Exam: Review for the Multiple-Choice

    I can’t believe it’s time to start reviewing for the AP® United States Government & Politics Exam. This year has absolutely flown! Thankfully, my...

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    Stacks of pennies in increasing amounts. Above the pennies is a green arrow pointing upward.

    AP® Macro: The Pen Auction—A Lesson in Inflation

    Inflation is defined as a rise in the general level of prices over time. For some students, it can be difficult to comprehend unless they actually...

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    Women's History Month: Gender and Disease in World History

    In celebration of Women's History Month, explore this lesson with your students that gives them the opportunity to practice an important part of the...

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