The following are recommended study aids for students who seek additional materials. Students are NOT required to purchase any of these materials.
Resources for European History:
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I, David William Phillips, creator of accordingtophillips.com, and history teacher extraordinaire, wrote Barron's AP European History Flashcards, Second Edition!
Dave is a National Board Certified Teacher of Secondary Social Studies. He has taught AP European History, AP World History, American History, Holocaust and Genocide in World Studies, and several other courses. He earned his BA at the University of Iowa majoring in both History and Media Studies and holds an MA in Teaching Secondary Social Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has lived in London and Dublin and enjoys touring Europe with students. He currently lives with his wife, Gretchen, an art teacher, and their children in Raleigh, North Carolina. |
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other resources I did NOT write:
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Barron's AP European History, 9th Edition: with Bonus Online Tests
Fully updated to reflect the new exam and scoring guidelines, this in-depth preparation for the AP European History exam features:
BONUS ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS: Students who purchase this book will also get FREE access to three additional full-length online AP European History tests with all questions answered and explained. These online exams can be easily accessed by smartphone, tablet, or computer. |
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Cracking the AP European History Exam 2020, Premium Edition: 5 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review
PREMIUM PREP FOR A PERFECT 5! Ace the 2020 AP European History Exam with this Premium version of The Princeton Review's comprehensive study guide. Includes 5 full-length practice exams, thorough content reviews, targeted test strategies, and access to online extras. Techniques That Actually Work. • Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid traps and beat the test • Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically • Essential tactics to help you work smarter, not harder Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score. • Up-to-date info on the planned 2020 course changes via your online Student Tools • Detailed review of the source-based multiple-choice questions and short-answer questions • Comprehensive guidance for the document-based question (DBQ) and long essay prompts • Engaging activities to help you critically assess your progress • Access to online study plans, a historical themes matching exercise, and more Premium Practice for AP Excellence. • 4 full-length practice tests in the book with detailed answer explanations • 1 full-length practice test online with detailed answer explanations • End-of-chapter questions for targeted content review • Helpful timelines of major events in European history |
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Barron's AP World History: Modern Premium
Barron’s AP World History: Modern Premium is fully revised to align with the College Board changes for the May 2020 exam. You’ll get in-depth content review and 5 revised practice tests to help you feel prepared for the new test. This edition includes:
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Barron's AP World History: Modern Flashcards, Fourth Edition
Prepare for your AP World History: Modern exam with our completely revised and updated AP World History: Modern Flashcards! Each card of the 400 cards presents a history topic on its front, with key information listed on the reverse side. Cards are divided into four historical periods of study: 1200-1450, 1450-1750, 1750-1900, and 1900- present. Students preparing for the Advanced Placement Exam can also use these cards effectively in tandem with Barron's AP World History Premium test prep manual. Students can use the enclosed metal ring to arrange select cards for a more organized way to study or study on the go. |
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The Princeton Review Cracking the AP World History: Modern Exam 2020, Premium Edition
PREMIUM PRACTICE FOR A PERFECT 5! Ace the AP World History: Modern Exam with this Premium version of The Princeton Review's comprehensive study guide. Includes 5 full-length practice tests with complete explanations, plus thorough content reviews, targeted test strategies, and access to online extras. Techniques That Actually Work. • Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid traps and beat the test • Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically • Essential tactics to help you work smarter, not harder Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score. • Detailed review of the source-based multiple-choice questions and short-answer questions • Comprehensive guidance for the document-based question and long essay • Engaging activities to help you critically assess your progress • Access to online study plans, lists of key terms and concepts, helpful pre-college information, and more Premium Practice for AP Excellence. • 4 full-length practice tests in the book with complete answer explanations • 1 full-length practice test online with complete answer explanations • Key terms, timelines, and detailed maps in every content review chapter • End-of-chapter drills to test your understanding of primary sources and how they relate to key ideas in world history |
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Worlds of History, Volume 2: A Comparative Reader, Since 1400
Worlds of History offers a flexible comparative and thematic organization that accommodates a variety of teaching approaches and helps students to make cross-cultural comparisons. Thoughtfully compiled by a distinguished world historian and community college instructor, each chapter presents a wide array of primary and secondary sources arranged around a major theme ― such as universal religions, the environment and technology, or gender and family ― across two or more cultures, along with pedagogy that builds students’ capacity to analyze and interpret sources, and think critically and independently |
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Cracking the AP U.S. History Exam 2020, Premium Edition: 5 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review + Proven Prep for the NEW 2020 Exam
PREMIUM PREP FOR A PERFECT 5! Ace the 2020 AP U.S. History Exam with this Premium version of The Princeton Review's comprehensive study guide. Includes 5 full-length practice exams, thorough content reviews, targeted test strategies, and access to online extras. Techniques That Actually Work. • Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid traps and beat the test • Tips for pacing yourself and guessing logically • Essential tactics to help you work smarter, not harder Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score. • Detailed coverage of the short-answer and source-based multiple-choice questions • In-depth guidance on the document-based and long essay questions • Up-to-date information on the 2020 AP® U.S. History Exam • Access to study plans, a handy list of key terms and concepts, helpful pre-college information, and more via your online Student Tools Premium Practice for AP Excellence. • 4 full-length practice tests in the book with complete answer explanations • 1 full-length practice test online with complete answer explanations • End-of-chapter review questions to test your retention of the material • Pacing drills to help you maximize points |
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Barron's AP United States History, 2nd Edition
This extensive test prep manual covers the redesigned AP United States History curriculum, starting in 2014-2015, and will prepare students for the new exam being offered in May of 2015.
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Barron's AP US History Flash Cards, Third Edition
This set of approximately 500 flash cards covers all of the major topics students need to know for the new AP U.S. History exam, including constitutional history, the branches and functions of the federal government, the political party system, lobbyists, the role of media in government, and much more. The cards have a punch-hole in one corner that accommodates an enclosed metal key-ring-style card holder. The ring allows students to arrange the flash cards in any sequence that suits their study needs. A valuable study aid, whether used alone or in tandem with the newly published Barron’s AP United States History test prep manual. |
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Resources for Improving Vocabulary:
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Barron's SAT Vocabulary Flashcards
Boost your SAT prep with Barron's SAT Vocabulary Flashcards, which include 500 frequently tested words that have appeared in recent SAT reading passages and critical reading questions. Each flashcard includes:
Cards are arranged alphabetically in the box, with an extra place-marker card you can use to gauge your word-learning progress. With the enclosed metal key-ring-style card holder, you can arrange cards in any order for on-the-go study sessions. This vocabulary-building flashcard set helps students review words they might already know, as well as to master unfamiliar words they are likely to encounter both on the SAT and in their college courses. |