Does anyone know of a good way to study for the AP US history exam? Any web sites, etc...?
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I know a lot of people like to use flash cards to help them study. Put a term or person on one side and then all the info you need to know on the other. If you're a good note taker then simply reviewing your notes should be enough. Were there any chapters assigned from the book? If there were and you haven't read them then that's something you should really consider doing. Also, simply talking to your teacher can help. You can make sure you're studying all of the right things.
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Too broad, what specifically do you need? If you want some study guides, check out pinkmonkey.com, cliffnotes.com, or my favorite is sparknotes.com
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From what i understand there is a American history/trivia style test (100 Q's) and a few other things.  I took this test an failed it.  By the way, Im in the military.
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the sites below are very good. sparknotes should be your first stop with pinkmonkey being a backup. has helped me pass many an english class.
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Buy your self a Kaplan AP Calc. book. Our teacher recomended it. It helps you to go over all the things that you have leant in past year. I personally had bought Spark Notes one. Because it had flashcards in it. Those books helps you a lot if you have less time to prepare.\n\nP.S. if your school has AP Stat teacher or High school calc. teacher go ask them for some help. I am sure they won't deny. BEST LUCK for the exams.
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Hi there, I just wanted to comment on the Stats and Calc thing: I have a few friends who are taking both and they seem to be doing fine.  they all have A's in both.  I am taking 4 AP's this year and one independant study AP class as a senior and i'm not having too hard of a time.  here are my classes just in case you want to know:\n\nAP Environmental Science\nAP English Literature and Composition\nAP Art History\nAP Microeconomics\nAP Human Geography (Independant Study)\n\nI have previously taken:\nAP European History\nAP US History\nAP Psychology\nAP US Government and Politics\n\nI think you should be fine, and feel free to ask if you have any questions on the classes I took.  Adios!
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I got a 750 on this test, never having taken a world history course in high school and not preparing at all. It's a cakewalk, don't worry about it. But here's some advice anyway.\n\n KNOW EUROPE.  Africa, the Middleast, and Asia hardly come up.  You might get a question about the Terra Cotta Army for example, there WILL be a Ghandi question, and probabably a question on Iran.  Other than that, the focus in on Europe--there was a few questions about all of the intellectual movements (Renaissance, Enlightenment, etc), map questions (make sure you know your maps--especially for Western Europe) and a lot of focus on religion.  French Revolution will probably come up.  It might help to look at some sample questions on Collegeboard--if you find them easy, you have nothing to worry about.  Good luck on the test--have you taken the American History SAT II?  That test is super-easy if you've had any American History--it's quite easy to come out of it with an 800. If you're more comfortable with American History, you can always switch to that exam on test day.  (I had a friend who took both tests with me--640 on the World and a 700 on the American History--I had a 750 on World History and an 800 on American History--I'm using her to illustrate because she HAD taken World History Classes, American History was still easier for her.)
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Here are some excellent websites that should be helpful to you. They look at study skills from a few perspectives.  Good luck with your studies.
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grab yourself a US history book and start studying.
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Study your book and your notes.  Reread them, copy sections out, and try to explain the concept(s) to someone else without interuption - that was the best way for me...but take the time to find out which way helps you to memorize the material.  Classical music is said to help studing, but then again so is chewing gum. There's not one single thing it is merely studying your hardest.  Test will get easier the more you stud and the more you more the teacher's style of testing.  But don't cram the night or even the week end before the test.  Have a regular study habit.  I've been told what you don't know by 10pm the night before the test there is something like 75% or more probalblity that you won't remember it for the test.  Remember to get a good nights sleep before the test and have a good breakfast before the test as it is important to have a good have a clear head.  Remember to reread the question before answering just to be sure you know what is being asked, and take your time. Also check out this site: http://studying-techniques.com/ it seems it would be helpful.
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Don't concentrate so much on dates, but the concepts and reasoning behind wars and such...know about the presidency's is key... the test wasn't that hard to me... ap chem was much harder... on the ap us as long as you know the general information you can select the right answer... one girl in my class memorized the presidents in order and felt pretty slow when that didn't help her at all! Just relax and everything will come back to you!! Good Luck!! Peace
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It's been quite a while since I took AP History. From what I remember it was challenging, but not the hardest AP class I took. I don't do well with dates either. I'm better at remembering trends and general concepts about events than the exact date they occurred. I passed with a high enough score to earn credit at most colleges, but not the highest score possible. \nI'd think AP physics would be more difficult. I have a harder time with numbers than with words. Maybe you aren't the same, but it's much easier for me to write an essay like AP History requires, than to grind out abstract mathematical equations. Also, depending on what you want to study in college the classes may not transfer and you might have to take them again.\nI think AP History is an easier course to transfer than Physics. For example, several Medical Schools require college level Physics for entry but won't accept AP Physics. \nI also think it would be easier for you to find like minded students to study Physics with in a college environment rather than a high school one.\nNow the case FOR Physics: If you can handle the demanding schedule you have planned and do it well, it would look fantastic on your college applications!\nBest of luck!
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ok. well if your talking about memorizing them all, i had to do this SAME exact test right before thanksgiving break, &i got a 100. ok-ill try to give you some tips from what i remember by little things i made up..i dont remember them all, but yeahh. heres what i know, if this is what your asking for..\n1-freedom of speech, press, etc. [you should just knw that]\n2-right to bear arms[you have 2 arms]\n5-has something to do w/double jeopardy[i thought of the show jeapordy being on ch. 5]\n7-jury cases are the most civil..or something like that[7 people on a jury]\n12-electoral college[you have to go thru 12 yrs of school before college.]\n18-prohibition of alcohol[there are 2 ages for drinking..one-18.]\n21-prohibition repealed[ the other age for drinking-21]\n22-[TWO-(22)] terms in office..\n..arghh thats all i remember, sorry, & i dont have my notebook with me, so yeah. hope that helps? :]\n<3
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http://www.concordhs.com/aplus_strategies.html\nThis site is called A+ teacher strategies and has LOTS of links.
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Maybe these will help...\n\n\nhttp://www.vanguard.org/faculty/barber/ap1.htm\n\nhttp://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/ap/students/eurohistory/ap-cd-eurohist-0607.pdf\n\nhttp://www.historyteacher.net/APEuroCourse/APEuroCourseMainPage.htm\n\nhttp://thecaveonline.com/APEH/\n\nhttp://www.historyteacher.net/APEuroCourse/EHAP-Sophs-RegentsReviewPage.htm\n-this one is REALLY helpful
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try www.examtec.com they help with studying!
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1.read all old question papers\n2.concentrate on important and frequently asked questions\n3.try reciting answers to someone (preferably parents)\n4.read with interest\n5.only repeated reading will help in remembering facts,not just the day before the exam\n6.make some memory maps\n7.i found RECALL PLUS very useful,it is an excellent program which helps you to create interest in what you read,\nhttp://www.recallplus.com/\nAll the best to you !!