Saturday, August 14, 2010

Important US AP History Helpful Hints

1. Listen in class! Listen in class! And finally Listen in class!
2. Learn how to learn
3. Review each night. What did you learn?
4. Read your Amsco!
5. Don’t get behind in your reading as quizzes follow reading assignments
6. Ask questions while you read
7. Complete the free response questions at the end of chapters
8. Get a planner and place due dates in them
9. Keep a dictionary handy when reading
10. Bring appropriate materials to class (Amsco, notebook)
11. Don’t wait until the last minute to complete assignments. Budget your time
12. Ask questions in class. If you are asking questions, I know you are completing assignments. And don’t be afraid to ask.
13. Ask for extra help. Always encouraged especially for struggling students
14. Turn in all assignments on time. Failure to do so will negatively affect your grade.
15. No silly comments needed for this class. Think before you talk!
16. Be mature and respectful to others
17. Don’t be a Slacker. Do your best and please no laziness, apathy.
18. 100% passing rate. I have extremely high expectations for this class
19. Multiple choice tests will occur after units, 2 to 3 per six weeks
20. View your powerpoint DVD
21. No busy work. Homework assignments have a specific purpose
22. Learn to create thesis statements
23. Don’t consume yourself about your grade. If you learn properly, you will achieve your goal
24. Free responses and DBQs will be thoroughly reviewed with feedback
25. Figure out your desired score on the AP exam and work toward your goal
26. Extra credit will be assigned throughout the semester.
27. Some students will need more time to prepare for tests and quizzes. Figure out how much time you need.
28. Review the curriculum outline.

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