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AP® Euro: Tackling the DBQ
Many teachers consider the Document Based Question (DBQ) of the AP® European History Exam to be one of the more challenging aspects of the course....
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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Many teachers consider the Document Based Question (DBQ) of the AP® European History Exam to be one of the more challenging aspects of the course....
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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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As we get closer to the AP® World History Exam, students will begin to stress about the required essays they will write as part of the exam. The...
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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....
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Experienced AP World History teacher Dave Drzonek and AP World History Exam table leader Charlie Hart discuss what students did well and what they...
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These two AP English webinars offer practical strategies to help both teachers and students make the most of the final month before exams, so...
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With 45 questions in an hour, four answer choices per question, it’s understandable why the multiple-choice section can be intimidating.
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In a 2004 Gallup survey, history and social studies ranked as the least popular subject for teenagers. Why is this? Many adults recount history class...
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Over years of experience teaching an AP® course (in my case, AP® World History), I’ve been able to compile a list of “must do” tips and suggestions...
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Teaching Advanced Placement® classes can be daunting. You’ll ask yourself questions like “what is the rigor?”; “How do I test them?”; “Should I stick...
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In this short video, veteran AP® World History teacher Dave Drzonek walks through a first-week lesson that turns note-taking into a structured...
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The art of teaching can be enhanced by storytelling and great storytelling begins with great stories. Psychology has many of these as it is the study...
