Review is rolling!

I have enjoyed seeing AP History Scholars back to review for the test. Engaged minds! We have met on a couple of times and discussed general review techniques and the DBQ.

I think that using self-testing to review every day or two over the next month is the most effective approach.  By self-testing I mean quizzing yourself on the material, perhaps using marked up copies of your own notes.  This technique is backed by the American Psychological Association.  Check it out, they're a sharp group.

The official AP Euro course themes can be found on the back page of your syllabus or downloaded from here. Try to focus on identifying a manageable number of high priority terms, people, events, and themes.  I have other materials to help with review:

• Old DBQs with which to practice 
• "Sense of the Century" sheets, on lovely orchid-colored paper, to practice recalling key events, themes, and people.  These also help with the chronological awareness necessary to write some FRQ.  Use these in tandem with the key themes.
• European History textbooks to use to review and look up material. Sick of McKay? Pick up Kagan

The calendar on the moodle page has the schedule for future review session.  Renaissance review this Thursday after school.  I am also available in the "PLCC" office in the SSRC before and after school to work on writing or specific content.


See you soon!

Mr B