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A Note on AP European History
AP European History is an introductory college-level European history course. Students cultivate their understanding of European history through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like interaction of Europe and the world; economic and commercial developments; cultural and intellectual developments; states and other institutions of power; social organization and development; national and European identity; and technological and scientific innovation.
There are no prerequisite courses. Students should be able to read a
college-level textbook and write grammatically correct, complete sentences.
There are no prerequisite courses. Students should be able to read a
college-level textbook and write grammatically correct, complete sentences.
Tools for Success in AP Courses
TIP #1: LEARN TO MANAGE TIME
Students who take AP classes are many times those students who are also involved in band, theatre, sports, and clubs. And that is just while they are at school! These students also many times work part time and take more than one AP class! Time quickly becomes a valuable commodity. Learning to manage time effectively and to prioritize schedules and activities is difficult for most people – it is vital to success as an AP student.
TIP #2: COMPLETE ASSIGNED READINGS.
Not just World History, but ALL AP subjects require good reading comprehension and writing skills. This is especially true for English and History. When you complete assigned readings, you will get better grades. There are other payoffs as well. Research has shown that when students become avid readers they also become better writers.
TIP #3: BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN CLASS.
Don’t just sit there! Ask questions! Engage in a discussion – over the material, of course! When material is covered in class and you don’t understand, ASK QUESTIONS! If you don’t understand the reading assignment, ASK QUESTIONS! You not only will get your questions answered, but sooner or later your teacher will get the idea that this course is important to you, and you want to gain mastery of the content. And, if you didn’t know by now, teachers love this!
TIP #4: FORM A STUDY GROUP.
We encourage students to form study groups to regularly meet and review the material and study for upcoming exams. When you do form a study group, ask the people in your group how THEY approach reading assignments or taking tests.
TIP #5: INVEST IN A “HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE AP EXAM IN WORLD HISTORY” BOOK.
There are many such books available to students which they may purchase at a local bookstore, or online. While these books offer valuable advice for students who intend on taking the AP Exam in May, they are valuable study guides which many times include test taking tips, subject reviews, and practice exams.
TIP #6: TAKE NOTES IN CLASS.
Yes, this sounds rather obvious, but many times students who take AP classes have had academic success in elementary or middle school without having to develop good study habits. Students who take notes are processing the information.
TIP #7: PERSEVERE – EVEN IF THIS CLASS SEEMS OVERWHELMING AT FIRST.
Don’t give up easily. Students need to learn that in life, most things of value require effort. The payoff for becoming a good AP student is that you will become a GOOD STUDENT! And that is the best reward of all!
Students who take AP classes are many times those students who are also involved in band, theatre, sports, and clubs. And that is just while they are at school! These students also many times work part time and take more than one AP class! Time quickly becomes a valuable commodity. Learning to manage time effectively and to prioritize schedules and activities is difficult for most people – it is vital to success as an AP student.
TIP #2: COMPLETE ASSIGNED READINGS.
Not just World History, but ALL AP subjects require good reading comprehension and writing skills. This is especially true for English and History. When you complete assigned readings, you will get better grades. There are other payoffs as well. Research has shown that when students become avid readers they also become better writers.
TIP #3: BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN CLASS.
Don’t just sit there! Ask questions! Engage in a discussion – over the material, of course! When material is covered in class and you don’t understand, ASK QUESTIONS! If you don’t understand the reading assignment, ASK QUESTIONS! You not only will get your questions answered, but sooner or later your teacher will get the idea that this course is important to you, and you want to gain mastery of the content. And, if you didn’t know by now, teachers love this!
TIP #4: FORM A STUDY GROUP.
We encourage students to form study groups to regularly meet and review the material and study for upcoming exams. When you do form a study group, ask the people in your group how THEY approach reading assignments or taking tests.
TIP #5: INVEST IN A “HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE AP EXAM IN WORLD HISTORY” BOOK.
There are many such books available to students which they may purchase at a local bookstore, or online. While these books offer valuable advice for students who intend on taking the AP Exam in May, they are valuable study guides which many times include test taking tips, subject reviews, and practice exams.
TIP #6: TAKE NOTES IN CLASS.
Yes, this sounds rather obvious, but many times students who take AP classes have had academic success in elementary or middle school without having to develop good study habits. Students who take notes are processing the information.
TIP #7: PERSEVERE – EVEN IF THIS CLASS SEEMS OVERWHELMING AT FIRST.
Don’t give up easily. Students need to learn that in life, most things of value require effort. The payoff for becoming a good AP student is that you will become a GOOD STUDENT! And that is the best reward of all!