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AP® Gov: Preparing for FRQ #4
You know the Style #4 Free Response Question on the College Board’s national Government exam can be a real challenge. I am talking about the argument...
AP® instructor and consultant Brian Stevens shares how he implements Cornell Notes in his AP® Government classroom. Be sure to download his template below and share it with your class!
Brian Stevens
AP® Government Instructor and College Board Consultant
Brian Stevens has served as an AP® instructor, reader, table leader, book reviewer, and consultant for the past 30 years. Teaching at Coldwater High School in Coldwater, Michigan, Brian's students have excelled on the AP® U.S. Government and Politics Exam. Brian has also been a leader in developing law-related curriculum in Michigan and conducted workshops throughout the United States and Germany.
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,...
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...
Acing the AP® Gov Exam: FRQ #3
Perhaps you heard of that Supreme Court decision handed down last year, where citizens and an interest group challenged a government-run World War I...
Mastering the Essay 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...
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...
Acing the AP® U.S. Government & Politics Exam with David Wolfford
Though the College Board’s AP® United States Government and Politics FRQs #3 and #4 may be more involved and seem more challenging, FRQ #1 and #2 can...
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...
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...
AP® Gov Exam: Review for the FRQ
Each year after the AP® exam I ask students to evaluate my class. Last year, they overwhelmingly identified that they wanted to work on FRQs more...
APUSH: Start Small, Finish Strong—the SAQ
Early in a school year it can be a real challenge to know how to begin teaching students critical skills they need to score on the AP® U.S. History...
AP® World History: Murder Mystery Party
The teaching of AP® World History can be a daunting task at times. Teachers are asked to teach over 800 years of historical content and then develop...