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Homestretch Moves for the AP® Government Test
As the AP® U.S. Government and Politics exam approaches, students are in the final stretch, and how they use this time can make all the difference....
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.
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