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The 5 Most Important Historical Thinking Skills for the AP® US History Test

You will invest a lot of time in preparing for the AP® U.S. History Exam, and how you approach each question is key in getting the maximum number of point for that question. Your best bet is to make sure that you have developed solid historical thinking skills. This APUSH review will define the nine historical thinking skills that are central to the study and practice of history. We will then discuss the five most important of those skills needed to excel on the exam.

The 5 Most Important Historical Thinking Skills for the AP® World History Test

When you finally sit down and begin the AP® World History Exam, you will have invested a lot of time, effort, and energy in preparing for that moment. Having a plan of attack for each question is key to getting the maximum number of points for that question. One of your best bets is to make sure that you have developed solid historical thinking skills.

How to Approach AP® World History Free-Response Questions

The AP® World History Exam can be one of the most challenging AP® exams to take because of the vast time-frame and the number of significant historical events, people, and developments that are covered in the course. Even more challenging for some may be how to approach the AP® World History free-response questions. These questions not only cover a broad spectrum of topics, but require you to use your historical thinking skills to defend your response by providing historical evidence to support your written answers to these questions.

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The Ultimate Guide to 2012 AP® English Language FRQs

In no time, it’ll be here. Will you be ready? The AP® English Language and Composition exam is tough but not impossible. Sure, you must study hard and write as many essays as possible to succeed, but a few handy tips and some guidance goes a long way in preparing you for what to expect.

How to Analyze Syntax for AP® English Literature

It’s important to think of literary elements you’ve studied and mastered as tools in your belt that you’ll be metaphorically bringing with you on the day of your AP® English Literature Exam. Breaking down imagery is your screwdriver. Pinpointing specific diction is your measuring tape. Studying themes and tone are each nails necessary to drive down that coveted 9 score.

The Ultimate Guide to 2012 AP® English Literature FRQs

You’ve probably heard the phrase, ‘Those that don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it.’ We’re here to help you avoid repeating the mistakes of test takers just like you that completed the 2012 AP® English Literature FRQs. And not only that, we’re here to show you what you can learn from their successes as well. If you want a roadmap of the shortcuts, speed bumps, and twists and turns of the essay portion of the AP® Lit exam, you’re in the right place.

Interpreting Stem Plots - AP® Statistics

Interpreting Stem Plots: What to Know for AP® Statistics

In statistics, descriptive data analysis must always be done first before anything else. This is done so that you can get to know your data, find errors in data collection and data entry, and to find out basic information such as the central tendencies and dispersion characteristics of data. There are many different ways to get to know data, and you are probably most familiar with calculating central tendencies and measures of dispersion.

The 3 Best Methods for AP® US History Review

You will invest a lot of time and effort in getting ready for the AP® US History exam, and how you approach your review is essential in getting the best score you can on the exam. This blog post will give you the three best methods for AP® US History review. It is important to remember that study methods are not “one size fits all”. What works for one student may not work for you.

Neuroscience/Biological Perspective: AP® Psychology Crash Course

The neuroscience/biological perspective relates to the way that genetics and evolution affect human behavior and natural selection. In order to get a 5 on your AP® Psychology test you will need to understand the neuroscience/biological perspective, which considers a new reason for individuals to behave the way that they do.