AP History Help

In this episode, parents and students alike can benefit from a review of five well-known AP History review books. Looking at the content and skills covered, but also many other factors, like availability and quantity of practice test, online features, cost, size, and more. Not sure which one is worth the investment? Hear what's good and not so good about each book. And be sure to listen to the "Wendy Teaches History" segment for a compelling personal story.

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Princeton: World History

Princeton: US History

Princeton: European History

Barron's: World History

Barron's: US History

Barron's: European History

5 Steps to a 5: World History

5 Steps to a 5: US History

5 Steps to a 5: European History

Crash Course: World History

Crash Course: US History

Crash Course: European History

AMSCO: World History Modern

AMSCO: US History

AMSCO: European History

This week Wendy talks about taking notes in an AP History course or any high school or college level course. This episode is good for the AP student or any student who struggles with notetaking from high school through college level.

Show notes: Find images of each notetaking type here.

This week, Wendy talks about how to be best prepared to take an AP History course. How can you walk into that classroom set up for success? How can you continue throughout the year, and ultimately be ready to ace the exam in May? The best way to prepare for an AP class is by preparing in advance…setting yourself up with these tips for success.

Show Notes:

Show Links/Notes: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2019/08/14/back-to-school-dates-u-s/

Acronyms:

AP EUROPEAN HISTORY

Interaction of Europe & the World

National & European Identity

Social & Organizational Development

Power, States & Other Institutes of

Economic & Commercial Development

Cultural & Intellectual Developments

Technological & Scientific Innovation

AP US HISTORY

Belief Systems (culture)

America in the World (global context)

Geography & Environment (physical & human)

Peopling (movement & migration)

Identity (gender, class, racial, ethnic)

Politics & power (government, rights, citizenship)

Economy (work, trade, technology)

AP WORLD HISTORY

INteraction of Humans & the Environment

Social Developments & Structures

Political (government, revolutions)

Economic- (labor, trade, industry, agriculture)

Cultural Development (Religion, Beliefs, Art)

Technological (Innovation, Science)

Hear about the benefits of taking an AP course, earning college credit, challenges of the textbooks, support options like online versions or tutoring, and benefits of improving critical thinking and academic writing skills. Also, learn about managing the workload effectively and adopting study techniques. In addition, you'll hear about the pass rate statistics and managing expectations, and more.

An introduction to what to expect from the AP® History Help podcast, including who the host is and what qualifies her to lead this conversation. You'll also get a sampling of the upcoming episodes and how to send in questions or requests for future topics.

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