For better or worse, rote memorization may seem largely obsolete in the age of Google, but it remains an essential tool for quickly expanding your knowledge base before your Test Day and reaching a higher score. Unfortunately, trying to take in new content, especially so much of it at once, does not make for very […]
Let’s take a look at a sample AP World History DBQ question and techniques to construct a solid thesis. You have one chance to make a good first impression. Usually, an AP World History reader can tell within the first few sentences whether or not an essay is going to be strong. A few essays can […]
Remember that the AP World History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP World History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and […]
Remember that the AP World History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP World History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and […]
Need some help studying? Check out a sample of Kaplan’s AP World History Rapid Review Live. Remember that the AP World History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even […]
Remember that the AP World History exam tests you on the depth of your knowledge, not just your ability to recall facts. While we have provided brief definitions here, you will need to know these terms in even more depth for the AP World History exam, including how terms connect to broader historical themes and […]
Because the AP Calculus exam is timed, proper pacing allows someone to attempt as many questions as possible in the time allotted. Poor pacing causes students to spend too much time on some questions while leaving others untouched because they run out of time before getting a chance to attempt every problem. Using the two-pass system […]
Take a full-length practice test under timed conditions. Use the techniques and strategies you’ve learned in your preparation. Approach the test strategically, actively, and confidently. Go over the results of your practice AP Calculus AB test. Don’t worry too much about your score, or about whether you got a specific question right or wrong. […]
Paleolithic: Literally, “old stone.” The period from the appearance of the first hominids (human-like creatures) to approximately 8000 B.C.E. Animism: Often found in primitive tribes, the belief that spirits can possess and control natural things and forces. Neolithic Revolution: Starting around 7000 B.C.E., this period marked the beginnings of permanent settlements and sedentary farming, leading to longer […]
The long essay question on the AP World History exam assesses your ability to apply knowledge of history in a complex, analytical manner. In other words, you are expected to treat history and historical questions as a historian would. This process is called historiography—the skills and strategies historians use to analyze and interpret historical evidence […]