Designed to help Advanced Placement students succeed in their studies and achieve a 5' on the AP Exam, AP Achiever provides additional mastery tips for success on the AP Exam. Features include: ----A thorough explanation of course expectations, exam parameters, and preparation suggestions to help your students maximize studies and time. -----Model Essays, as well as ideas on how to approach, plan, and organize each type of essay, and detailed analyses, prepare your students for the three different types of free-response questions—comparative, change over time, and document-based essay questions. ----Each section of the chapter review identifies the appropriate AP course themes to help you put each period or society into a larger framework. ----Two complete timed practice exams with detailed answers help students gear up for your final test day. AP Achiever for World History may be used independently or in conjunction with any World History text. For the most benefit use in conjunction with McGraw-Hill’s leading text, Traditions & Encounters, 3rd Edition. *AP, Advanced Placement Program, and College Board are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

Designed to help Advanced Placement students succeed in their studies and achieve a ‘5’ on the AP Exam, AP Achiever for American History provides: An introduction to the American History Advanced Placement Course and Exam, including tips on essay writing for the free-response section of the Exam. A discussion of the AP Themes within the chapter, a chapter summary, as well as practice multiple-choice, free-response and document-based questions with detailed answers in every chapter. Two complete practice exams parallel the AP American History Exam in terms of question type and number of questions. Each practice exam is also similar to the AP Exam with regard to content, style, and format, and it includes thorough explanations for your students. AP Achiever for American History may be used independently or in conjunction with any American history text. For the most benefit use in conjunction with McGraw-Hill’s leading text, American History: A Survey, 12th Edition, by Brinkley.

LIKE CLASS NOTES—ONLY BETTER. The Princeton Review's ASAP World History is designed to help you zero in on just the information you need to know to successfully grapple with the AP test. Advanced Placement exams require students to have a firm grasp of content—you can't bluff or even logic your way to a 5. Like a set of class notes borrowed from the smartest student in your grade, this book gives you exactly that. No tricks or crazy stratagems, no sample essays or practice sets: Just the facts, presented with lots of helpful visuals. Inside ASAP World History, you'll find: • Essential concepts, people, events, dates, and ideas for AP World History—all explained clearly & concisely • Lists, charts, tables, and maps for quick visual reference • A three-pass icon system designed to help you prioritize learning what you MUST, SHOULD, and COULD know in the time you have available • "Ask Yourself" questions to help identify areas where you might need extra attention • A resource that's perfect for last-minute exam prep or as a handy resource for daily class work Topics covered in ASAP World History include: • All six time periods featured on the exam • Major ancient & classical civilizations, states, and empires • Globalization & exploration • Imperialism & capitalism • Revolutions & the formation of nations • 20th-century developments such as World War I and II and Communism • Independence movements in Asia & Africa ... and more! Looking for sample exams, practice questions, and test-taking strategies? Check out our extended, in-depth prep guide, Cracking the AP World History Exam!

Designed to help Advanced Placement students succeed in their studies and achieve a ‘5’ on the AP Exam, AP Achiever for European History provides: A thorough explanation of course expectations, exam parameters, preparation suggestions, as well as comprehensive tips on writing essays for the document-based and free-response section of the Exam, all to help your students maximize studies and time. Each chapter includes a thorough content review and “Heads Up!” and “Sidebar” sections designed to connect important topics, clarify common misunderstandings, or add important information to assist in preparation for the exam. This book covers standard political, diplomatic, economic, and intellectual trends, but also makes a special effort to incorporate essential social and cultural history that is increasingly emphasized on the exam. Multiple-choice, document-based questions and free-response questions with detailed answers are included for each chapter. Two complete timed practice exams with detailed answers and sample essays help students gear up for your final test day. AP Achiever for European History may be used independently or in conjunction with any European History text. For the most benefit use in conjunction with McGraw-Hill’s leading text, History of the Modern World, 10th Edition, by Palmer.

"Advanced Placement exams require students to have a firm grasp of content--you can't bluff or even logic your way to a 5. Like a set of class notes borrowed from the smartest student in your grade, this book gives you exactly that. No tricks or crazy stratagems, no sample essays or practice sets: Just the facts, presented with lots of helpful visuals. Inside ASAP World History: Modern, you'll find: Essential concepts, people, events, dates, and ideas for AP World History: Modern--all explained clearly & concisely. Lists, charts, maps, and graphs for quick visual reference. A three-pass icon system designed to help you prioritize learning what you MUST, SHOULD, and COULD know in the time you have available. "Ask Yourself" questions to help identify areas where you might need extra attention. A resource that's perfect for last-minute exam prep and for daily class work. Topics covered in ASAP World History: Modern include: The Renaissance; Revolutions and the formation of nations; 20th-century developments such as WWI, WWII, and communism; Independence movements in Asia and Africa; ... and more!"--Amazon.com.

For the NEW 2020 Exam! AP® World History: Modern Crash Course® A Higher Score in Less Time! REA’s Crash Course® is the top choice for AP® students who want to make the most of their study time and earn a high score. Here’s why more AP® teachers and students turn to REA’s AP® World History: Modern Crash Course®: Targeted, Focused Review- Study Only What You Need to Know REA’s new 3rd edition addresses all the latest test revisions taking effect through 2020. We cover only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time. Expert Test-taking Strategies and Advice Written by Jay Harmon, a seasoned AP® World History teacher, the book gives you the tips and topics that matter most on exam day. Crash Course® relies on the author’s extensive analysis of the test’s structure and content. By following his advice, you can boost your score in every section of the test. Practice questions – a mini-test in the book, a full-length exam online. Are you ready for your exam? Try our focused practice set inside the book. Then take our full-length online practice exam to ensure you're ready for test day. If you're cramming for the exam or looking for a concise course review, Crash Course® is the study guide every AP® student needs. About the Author: Jay P. Harmon earned his B.S. and M.Ed. from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He began his teaching career in 1982 and has taught in public and private schools in Louisiana and Texas. Mr. Harmon has taught AP® European History, AP® United States History, and AP® World History. He was an exam essay reader in AP® European History and AP® United States History and has been a table leader and question leader in AP® World History since the exam was first administered in 2002. He served on the AP® World History Test Development Committee from 2003 to 2008. His AP® European History and AP® World History websites (www.harmonhistory.com) have been go-to resources for students and teachers for more than a decade. Since 1998, Mr. Harmon has served as a consultant to the College Board®, holding workshops and summer institutes in the United States and abroad. He has also contributed to the development of several history textbooks.

Recommended by teachers. Trusted by students. Higher score money back guarantee! AP World History review book bestseller! This AP World History review book provides a thorough and curriculum-oriented review of all periods and Key Concepts per the College Board's most recent AP World History course outline. The content is organized into six historical periods and is centered around all Key Concepts tested on the AP World History exam: ∙ Period 1 (to c. 600 B.C.E.): Technological and environmental transformations ∙ Period 2 (c. 600 B.C.E.-c. 600 C.E.): Organization and reorganization of human societies ∙ Period 3 (c. 600 C.E.-c. 1450): Regional and interregional interactions ∙ Period 4 (c. 1450-c. 1750): Global interactions ∙ Period 5 (c. 1750-c. 1900): Industrialization and global integration ∙ Period 6 (c. 1900-Present): Accelerating global change and realignments The information is presented in a clear and easy to understand style to provide students with targeted AP World History crash course. You can focus on one historical period or one Key Concept at a time to fully comprehend and internalize important historical relationships. This book can be used both as accompanying AP World History textbook during your class and as a review guide before the exam. By using it as your study tool you will develop the necessary skills and will be well prepared for the AP World History course and exam. The content is developed and edited by highly qualified history teachers, scholars and education specialists with an emphasis on the curriculum and skills outlined by the College Board for the AP World History course. It was examined for quality and consistency by our team of editors who are experts on teaching and preparing students for standardized tests.