AP U.S. History: Crash Course - Softcover

Krieger, Larry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738608130 ISBN 13: 9780738608136

Publisher: Research & Education Assn, 2010

Synopsis

REA’s AP U.S. History Crash Course - Gets You A Higher Advanced Placement Score in Less Time

AP U.S. History Crash Course is perfect for the time-crunched student, the last-minute studier, or anyone who wants a refresher on the subject!

Are you crunched for time? Have you started studying for your Advanced Placement U.S. History exam? How will you memorize all those facts and important historical events before the test? Do you wish there was a fast and easy way to study for the exam AND boost your score?

If this sounds like you, don’t panic. REA’s AP U.S. History Crash Course is just what you need. With our Crash Course, you can study the subject faster, learn the crucial material, and boost your AP score - all in less time.

Our Crash Course gives you:

Targeted, Focused Review – Study Only What You Need to Know
The Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the AP U.S. History course description outline and actual AP test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time. Broken down into major topics and themes, REA gives you two ways to study the material — chronologically or thematically. This updated edition includes information based on the 2009 AP U.S. History exam!

Expert Test-taking Strategies
Written by an AP teacher who has studied the AP U.S. History Exam for 20 years, the author shares his detailed, question-level strategies and explains the best way to answer the multiple-choice and essay questions. By following his expert advice, you can boost your overall point score!

Key Terms You Must Know
Mastering AP vocabulary terms is an easy way to boost your score. Our AP expert gives you the key terms all AP U.S. History students must know before test day.

Take REA’s FREE Practice Exam!
After studying the material in the Crash Course, go online and test what you’ve learned. Our full-length practice exam features timed testing, detailed explanations of answers, and automatic scoring. The exam is balanced to include every topic and type of question found on the actual AP exam, so you know you’re studying the smart way!

Whether you’re cramming for the test at the last minute, looking for an extra history boost, or want to study on your own in preparation for the exam – this is one study guide every AP student must have.

When it’s crucial crunch time and your Advanced Placement U.S. History exam is just around the corner, you need REA’s AP U.S. History Crash Course!

About this title

About the Authors

About Our Author

Larry Krieger earned his B.A. and M.A.T. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his M.A. from Wake Forest University. In a career spanning more than 35 years, Mr. Krieger has taught a variety of AP subjects including American History, World History, European History, American Government, and Art History. His popular courses were renown for their energetic presentations, commitment to scholarship, and ability to build high AP exam scores. All of Mr. Krieger’s students scored above a 3 on their exams, with most students scoring a 4 or a 5. In 2004 and 2005, the College Board recognized Mr. Krieger as one of the nation’s foremost AP teachers.

Mr. Krieger’s success has extended far beyond the classroom. He is the author of several widely used American history, World history and AP Art history textbooks. In addition, he has also spoken at numerous Social Studies conferences and conducts SAT and AP workshops around the country. The AP U.S. History Crash Course is the second book Mr. Krieger has written for REA. It is the first of an innovative new series of test preparation books that will help students strategically and effectively prepare for their AP exams.

Larry Krieger earned his B.A. and M.A.T. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his M.A. from Wake Forest University. In a career spanning more than 35 years, Mr. Krieger has taught a variety of AP® subjects including American History, World History, European History, American Government, and Art History. His popular courses were renown for their energetic presentations, commitment to scholarship, and ability to build high AP® exam scores. All of Mr. Krieger’s students scored above a 3 on their exams, with most students scoring a 4 or a 5.

Mr. Krieger’s success has extended far beyond the classroom. He is the author of several widely used American history, World history and AP® Art history textbooks. In addition, he has also spoken at numerous Social Studies conferences and conducts AP® workshops around the country.

From the Back Cover

AP U.S. HISTORY CRASH COURSE GET A HIGHER SCORE IN LESS TIME

Late getting started? Facing too many AP tests? Use this course to learn the most in the least time!

Study Only What You Need to Know
REA s AP U.S. History Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the Advanced Placement U.S. History exam and actual AP test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your study time.

Expert Test-Taking Strategies
Developed by an Advanced Placement teacher with many years of classroom experience, this AP U.S. History Crash Course presents detailed, question-level strategies for answering the multiple-choice, document-based, and free-response questions. By following the author s expert advice, you can boost your score in every section of the AP U.S. History test.

Key Terms You Must Know
Knowing the right terminology can make a real difference in your AP score. Our expert advice includes the key terms you need to know before taking the AP U.S. History exam.

Free Online AP U.S. History Practice Exam
Our full-length online AP U.S. History practice exam includes every topic and type of question found on the actual exam. It offers timed testing, automatic scoring, and detailed explanations of answers. Helpful diagnostics pinpoint where you re strongest and where you need to focus.

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CRASH COURSE FOR THE AP* U.S. HISTORY EXAM GET A HIGHER SCORE IN LESS TIME

Late getting started? Facing too many AP* tests? Use this course to learn the most in the least time!

Study Only What You Need to Know
REA s Crash Course for the AP* U.S. History exam is based on an in-depth analysis of the Advanced Placement* U.S. History exam and actual AP* test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your study time.

Expert Test-Taking Strategies
Developed by an Advanced Placement* teacher with many years of classroom experience, thisU.S. History Crash Course presents detailed, question-level strategies for answering the multiple-choice, document-based, and free-response questions. By following the author s expert advice, you can boost your score in every section of the AP* U.S. History test.

Key Terms You Must Know
Knowing the right terminology can make a real difference in your AP* score. Our expert advice includes the key terms you need to know before taking the AP* U.S. History exam.

Free Practice Exam
Our full-length online U.S. History practice exam includes every topic and type of question found on the actual exam. It offers timed testing, automatic scoring, and detailed explanations of answers. Helpful diagnostics pinpoint where you re strongest and where you need to focus.

Edition details

• Publisher: Research & Education Assn
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0738608130
• ISBN 13: 9780738608136
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 230