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The AP® Human Geo test is fast approaching. But don't stress! Author David Palmer offers words of encouragement and advice for seeing your students through this last stretch of review time.
David Palmer is the lead author and senior consultant of Advanced Placement® Human Geography, 2nd Edition coursebook by AMSCO® and has taught AP® Human Geography for over 20 years. He is a College Board® Consultant, NCGE Distinguished Geography Teacher Award winner and has been a Question Leader during the scoring of AP® Human Geography exams. David has taught and presented at numerous institutes and conferences in the United States, China, India, and Japan. David has an undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado and a Masters from Colorado Christian University.
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