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SNSD's Jessica is catching shit for being late to a press event by 30 minutes because … media.
Jessica was scheduled to appear for the 'Jessica Beauty Talk Show & Fan Signing Meeting' at the Lotte Mall in Seoul on the 12th KST. However, she arrived 30 minutes late to the venue, and press members are reported to have not been pleased. Many reporters complained that there was no explanation or apology for her tardiness.
However, the event representative has come forward to explain the situation. He stated, "Jessica even adjusted her schedule to arrive on time for the event. However, since punctuality is important, she sends her apologies."
Before the event, Jessica is reported to have been recording for Girls' Generation's upcoming Arena Tour in japan. Due to delays in productions for the tour as well as Lunar New Year traffic, she arrived late.
According to the rep, she also had to wait due to a dangerously large crowd of fans and safety concerns. He stated, "Though Jessica did want to apologize, the scheduled event had limited time, so we just went through with the event. For this, we apologize."
This hardly has anything to do with cultural relativism and it has everything to do with the media being whiny fucking shits when they don't get their way exactly how they want it.
How do I know that? Why focus on the journalists? Because netizens don't think it's a big deal. However, journalists want it to be a big deal because they're all butthurt about not getting their way.
You see this in media around the world, as the media need a story and they wait for nothing but something to write about, so what happens if you don't give them what they want when they want it? They exact their revenge in print, and their retribution is writing snarky bullshit about the celebrity with questionable logic behind it.
The best journalists? The ones I respect? They don't do that, because they take their jobs seriously, but the 'you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours' status quo in the celebrity world is just ridiculous.
The media have certain liberties when it comes to public figures, but throwing a bitchfest because a celebrity was barely late due to traffic/not wanting to get people stampeded isn't one of them.

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Madly Iridescent
By Rick Rucker
My wife had told me about her boss,
That, to not meet her, would be my loss,
I stopped by to see my Honey,
Something silly, like to give her money,
She said, as long as I was there,
She would introduce me to "Mad", in her office, there,
Madeline was her real name,
Around my house, she had some fame,
My wife was willing to offer a bet,
That Mad could walk on water, without getting wet!
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But she was understating, to a great degree!
Mad was wearing a necklace, and rings,
I furtively tried to see if she had Wings!
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It was impossible to define,
But I was intoxicated, and I had not drunk any wine,
On that day, my Life was changed,
All that I had built, was rearranged!
Feeling like a scene from "The Bishop's Wife,"
She became, what she called, "my second wife,"
Mad played "Dudley", the Angel that had been sent here,
To show the way, the path clear,
She and I were completely Platonic,
But for me, she was a tonic,
Her contagious effervescence,
And her Magical iridescence,
Changed my Life for all time,
Awakened feelings, so sublime!
Though I am of this Earth,
She multiplied my feelings of self worth,
Mad moved away, my wife died,
Over both things, I have cried,
But she made me more,
Than I ever had been before,
Her memory kept me going through the darkest night,
With that Otherworldly light,
Perhaps, her job here,
To get me through, the Loss and Fear,
To keep me looking for what I have found,
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Japan geisha inspires Gaga's shoe designer to towering heights
A Japanese shoe designer has become a pop diva's favourite by taking geisha and making it Gaga.
Noritaka Tatehana is the man behind Lady Gaga's towering, cloglike shoes, which have no heel and are 25 to 46cm tall. Her appearances on TV shows and music videos, teetering in his creations, have helped make him such a fashion star that some of his shoes sell for more than $15,000 (S$19,300) a pair.
Tatehana, who has made more than 20 pairs for Lady Gaga over the last two years, said he took the traditional 'geta' shoes of geishas and made a modern form with his sculptural platforms.
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I have had my Thinkpad edge now for 2 years.
I bought a Thinkpad as my last laptop was an IBM Thinkpad, I loved the quality of them, so didn't want to move away from the Thinkpad even though Lenovo had taken over from IBM in making the Thinkpad range.
The Thinkpad looks good at first sight, but on closer looks, the silver plastic trim does not shout quality, the black also shows up finger print marks badly.
The screen...
The screen was another reason I want to stay with Thinkpad as they do a matte screen, not many others do, I prefer the look of a matte screen, doesn't show up reflections as badly as a gloss screen can, you can have gloss though if you prefer.
Again not a strong point, no base to talk of, a little tinny, but by no means terrible. Volume goes quite high.
Again another reason I didn't want to move away from Thinkpad, the trackpoint is great to use, I hate using the pads, so will either use the Trackpoint or a mouse.
Not great, by no means is my laptop falling apart, and the keyboard is as good as new, even after 2 years, the design of the keyboard surround is in two parts, there is a join where you rest your hands when typing, so when you lift the laptop up, and type this puts a lot of pressure on the join and it has come slightly apart, just a bad design choice, rather than a build quality issue.
If I had to buy this laptop again I wouldn't is the truth, I would try and go up the range to the more expensive models, as I like a lot of the aspects of a Thinkpad but they have had to compromise a lot on the Thinkpad Edge to enter the lower end of the market, overall, I'm happy that after 2 years it's still working, in one piece but just wish it had that be extra sparkle, rather than a bog standard laptop.
I was lucky enough when starting my new job to acquire a Think Pad Edge 15" Screen, at first I was sceptical as I had never heard of the Think Pad before and I always have a fear when I do not know the brand as it may not be up to standard, the fear did not last long when getting to work on this laptop.
The screen is a great size I have to work between more than one document at the one time and I can put them both up on screen at the same time which saves me time and stops the frustration of jumping between documents.
The battery life is great, a lot better than my laptop at home which honestly lasts 20 minutes tops without the battery. This laptop could easy last a day without being attached to the charger again. So is helpful for me when I am presenting or in a meeting.
The sound system is great, I know a lot of laptops (including my one at home) can struggle with sound as it is not as big and mighty as the desktop that the sound can not be big either, but with the Think Pad I think the sound is clear and if you want it up loud trust me it can go loud. I do not get to try this out properly as I do not want to disturb my colleagues.
The keypad is soft which is great for me as I am a fast typist, I feel that firing my way through an email, letter (or even a review) is quick easy and comfortable, I think personally it is a lot more comfortable than a desktop keypad.
I seen this was mentioned before in a previous review but I agree 100 percent so think I should mention it too, the laptop is strong and sturdy, my laptop goes from my workplace, to my home and also with me to clients so I do take it through its paces and it still looks in perfect condition. Even though the laptop is sturdy it is not the heaviest either.
Another point I would like to make which I feel is important if you would like to use this laptop for business purposes is that the laptop looks good and looks professional, I am currently the owner of a red one and I have had many clients admire the laptop itself.
Lenovo pride themselves on manufacturing ThinkPad laptops that are "military-grade" in terms of durability, so I was little surprised when mine arrived faulty. Whilst waiting for a replacement the E520 left a good impression despite this, at least over the half a week that I had it.
Firstly, it feels very solid and doesn't creak when held at the edges. The plastic also feels very thick and sturdy. The LED screen and speakers are also excellent - which is a nice change from what I see with most laptops. This makes the E520 particularly good laptop for watching films - especially if you're watching with other people - the speakers are loud, clear and have a good soundstage.
I went a bit ape when customizing mine - so I got to try out the little extras. The fingerprint login could do with some polishing - it takes a little while for the fingerprint recognition service to load up properly after resuming or booting up. Then, depending on the finger you use it can be a bit temperamental. I recommend using your 'ring finger' since it seems to get more 'first swipe' log-ins.
The webcam, which is supposedly HD, isn't so great, but it's by no means bad.
I had no complaints with the performance of my spec, which was an i5, 4GB and integrated graphics. Seem to handle everything I threw at it - including 1080p video.
The only negative point I have with the E520 is probably the keyboard - it's not the quietest - nor the nicest to type on.
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NEW YORK — Serious theater fans have a reason to suddenly freak out: Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart will team up on Broadway this fall in two of the most iconic plays of the 20th century.
Stewart and McKellen will star in Harold Pinter's "No Man's Land" and Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot," which will play in repertoire.
The production dates will be announced later.
Stewart and McKellen starred in a production of "Waiting for Godot" in London's West End in 2009. Prior to Broadway, they'll tackle "No Man's Land" in an as-yet-unspecified out-of-town tryout.
Stewart, 72, and McKellen, 73, first worked together in 1977 in Tom Stoppard's "Every Good Boy Deserves Favour." They've also starred in the "X-Men" movie franchise as Professor Xavier and Magneto.
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College celebrates Black History Month with gospel program
Vance-Granville Community College recently held a gospel program in honor of Black History Month in the civic center on the college's main campus in Vance County.
The event was organized by the college's division of business and applied technologies.
Steven Hargrove served as master of ceremonies and offered reflections on black history between performances. Hargrove is the department chair of public services and program head for the criminal justice program at the school.
Among the program participants were the Divine Prerogative mime ministry and the In Him We Move dance ministry, both of White Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Oxford; saxophonist and vocalist Nicholas Tucker of Wilson; the South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church Choir; the Durham-based 100 Men in Black choir; and the Henderson-based Community Mass Choir.
Dr. Tolokun Omokunde, Vance-Granville male mentoring program coordinator, provided the invocation and benediction.
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New principal channeling her passion at Young Elementary
Marylaura McKoon believes we are all shaped by our past.
As it happens, Vance County is a significant part of her past and continues to impact her future.
McKoon is the new principal at E.O. Young Elementary and has lived in the county since she was 4 years old. She attended E.M. Rollins Elementary, Eaton-Johnson Middle and Vance Senior High back when the county had only one high school.
Her teaching and leadership style is influenced in large part by her experiences as a student in Vance County.
"I think that when I look back in my education, I only bumped into one or two teachers that really inspired me, that I could see they absolutely loved kids," she said.
"I wanted to be teacher because I believe that everyone should feel important in the classroom. No one should feel that they are not smart, no one should feel that they are not brilliant children just because they have a lot of energy."
The Kittrell resident began her teaching career at L.B. Yancey Elementary in 1989 and took some time off when her first son was born seven years later.
Her passion, she says, is working with low-income students.
"For some reason, that has always been where I tend to be the strongest," she said. "They do not need crutches. What they need is someone to understand and support and challenge and believe in them. It's cool that I was raised in a Tier 1 county, which is exactly what we have here."
The mother of two boys returned to the classroom in 2004 at her former elementary school where she was a reading specialist for third, fourth and fifth-grade students.
McKoon assumed more responsibility and leadership in her next position as assistant principal of Zeb Vance Elementary.
Anne Garrison, the principal at Zeb Vance, said she and McKoon worked as a team from their first day on the job together.
"Our personalities meshed as we both knew our focus was the students, and what their individual needs were," Garrison wrote in an email. "We always had each other's backs and learned so much about students, staff and parents along the way. It is great to see her being able to follow through with her desire and dream to have her own school and apply her touch to learning and leading."
McKoon said she got off to a rocky start at Zeb Vance.
"They had a lot of children being suspended because, at that time, the teachers were trying to get comfortable with the students who were there," she said.
The student population at Zeb Vance changed in the late 1990s, McKoon explained.
"You had this shift where people from the city moved into the county and the clients changed and the teachers were not adjusting," she said.
But the adjustment became easier as the school implemented a new strategy called Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, which focuses on positive discipline rather than punishment.
"I love kids," she said. "I think they are hysterical and I think they are very smart. They are just different. You just have to figure out how their brains are engineered and meet them where they are."
She doesn't believe in punishing kids, without understanding the underlying motivation behind the student's behavior.
It is easy to write up a student for acting out, she says, but much more difficult to earn a child's trust and learn about their troubled home life that is often times the reason for misbehavior.
This philosophy stems from her interactions with teachers during her time as a student.
"I wish I had a teacher who knew something about me, who wanted to know something personal about me," she recalls.
McKoon wants to know all her students; their past and where they came from.
For right now, she is working on getting down the names of all 315 kids.
"I want to be able to look at them and say their name," she said. "I have a yearbook and I study it every night because I think it is important to call someone by their name."
Contact the writer at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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1 1/2 pounds
lean ground beef
onion, diced
green bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon
garlic powder
1 tablespoon
ground cumin
1 pound
processed cheese food (e.g. Velveeta), cubed
1 (4 ounce) can
diced green chiles
1 cup
tomato sauce
3/4 head
iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded
tomatoes, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package
corn chips
Yum! This is really, really good. Great cheese taste and it's fast and easy. We loved it and will make it again.
I did not have a pound and a half of ground meat, I used one pound of ground turkey. I also used a red bell pepper instead of green. My family liked this okay, we weren't in love with this but we ate it. It might have been better had I used homemade taco seasoning instead of just cumin and garlic powder.
13 Ratings
I left out the bell pepper and lettuce, substituted ground turkey for the ground beef, and made this as a cheesy tortilla chip dip. My husband raved about it and said it was as good as the sauce served at our favorite Mexican restaurant! In fact, he was eating it out of the pan with a spoon. This one is a keeper! Thanks.
Very good and easy. Not enough cheese for us though. Good hot weather supper!
Yum. Kind of similar to the macho nacho dip I make, but less cheesy. I used a prebagged salad blend (Southwestern caesar) that has a premade jalapeno ranch dressing, so that it came out as a taco salad kind of meal. This is the kind of thing I can eat over and over for dinner and lunches, if I make enough!
THis was a good taco salad recipe that we will definitely make again. We changed a few things such as adding some chili powder and using veggie crumbles instead of beef. We also put some salsa on it when topping our salad. The way the recipe is written it would make a good dip. For a salad though it had a little too much velvetta for me so I would reduce the amount of that next time.
Very good. only change was to add sour cream as topping and I cook the meat with Sazon
This is the closest Tex/Mex Taco Salad recipe I could find to my Grandmothers: We/She used Nacho Cheese Doritos crumbled instead of corn chips and added French Dressing enough for taste and always had some kind of beans in it Kidney or Pinto .... The texture was always so wonderful and the TASTE WOW! was made a couple times a week when I was growing up I am 44 so there ya go! Great recipe
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Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 617
Calories from Fat: 294
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Here are some new photos of an Alpine White FEP prototype. Looks to the M5 concept for a good idea of what the camouflaged parts will look like on the production M5, although the mirrors and sideskirts will be the versions seen on the test prototypes.
Expected to debut at the M Festival at the Nurburgring in just over a month, the F10 M5 will feature the S63 Twin Turbo V8, rumored to produce more power and torque than the equivalent X5/X6M unit while producing 25% less … CONTINUED
Southern California appears to be a hotbed for FEP stage F10 M5 prototype testing, as multiple test cars are spotted each week. Another black F10 M5 prototype was just spotted last week (video/photos inside). The chase car was no slouch – an E39 M5, and it still had problems keeping up in the beginning of the video.
Although it remains clad in camouflage, we already know what the production F10 M5 will essentially look like by referencing the F10 M5 Concept, albeit with the mirrors and sideskirts … CONTINUED
Now that the BMW Concept M5 has been shown to the public, BMW has basicly unwrapped their test fleet of M5s– because we all know the shape. The benefit of that for us is that we get a preview of the M5 in a variety of colors, and so far we've gotten to see the car in Silver and White. Other popular colors such as Monte Carlo Blue have been shown off in the past, but unfortunatly with the body cladding still on the … CONTINUED
A 5POST member spotted this FEP-stage F10 M5 recently and was able to capture video and photos. According to him (and a BMW master technician family member), he believes he possibly witnessed a F10 M5 manual transmission and ceramic brakes. What do you think? View the video and photos inside.
Here are the first ever photos of the F10 M5 Concept's interior. Clearly seen is the tachometer's redline, DCT with Drivelogic, and unique M fixtures such as the M tri-color stitching and textured trim.
The F10 M5 concept has made its first public debut at a 2011 Shanghai Autoshow pre-show press event. The F10 M5 concept has previously only been shown in a private event hosted by BMW M GmbH at the Garching headquarters.
We undertook yesterday a photo comparison of the F10 M5 concept versus the E60 M5 concept. But how does the F10 M5 compare to its direct German rivals – the Mercedes Benz E63 AMG and the Audi RS6. Let's take a look below.
F10 M5: (official photos and info):
Engine: High revving twinpower turbo V8
Transmission: 7-speed M DCT with M Drivelogic (manual transmission option status still unknown)
Differential: Active M Differential
Tires Front 265/35/ ZR 20
Tires Rear 295/30 ZR 20
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The F10 M5 concept was officially unveiled online today [official photos/video/info] to much excitement and anticipation. The F10 M5 represents the successor to the now fabled E60 M5, which began production in 2005 and ended last year. The F10 M5 concept's official press release photos reminded us much of the E60 M5 concept's debut photos. We've posted up some comparison photos below.
Not much technical info or specs have been released so far for the F10 M5, but what we do know is that the engine will … CONTINUED
Today marks the public release of the all new BMW Concept M5 ahead of its formal debut in Shanghai.
Now as you may have quickly noticed, the word 'concept' sits between BMW and M5, meaning this car is not yet the full production vehicle. In typical BMW M fashion, first a "concept" version of the car is rolled out to the public, in order to showcase what the car will look like, painted in stunning Chrome Shadow. After this car has been shown to the world, … CONTINUED
We recently posted the F10 M5 [URL="http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=501764"]teaser and trailer (with commentary)[/URL] from BMW, but here's the raw uncut footage, featuring nothing but the visuals and sounds from the F10 M5 undergoing winter testing. 30 minutes of pure unadulterated F10 M5 goodness. The F10 M5 concept's debut is nearly upon us so stay tuned for coverage!
Speculation around possible transmission options for the upcoming F10 M5 continues. Last week relieving news trickled in as EVO's Chris Harris and other outlets confirmed that BMW will not resort to their widely used 8-speed ZF automatic transmission but instead use a beefed up 7-speed M-DCT for the M5. This leaves one remaining 'mystery' regarding M5 transmission options — whether there will be a manual transmission available. German Focus appears to know more on the matter as they mention in a today's article about fast … CONTINUED
While we're all waiting for its official debut, BMW continues testing FEP prototypes of the F10 M5. Spotted in SoCal, here are more pictures of a beautiful M5 in Silverstone II, a nice silver color with a light blue hue already known from the E60 M5. The previous Silverstone II sighting was at the Schipol Airport in the Netherlands.
The M5 will feature a twin-turbo twin-scroll V8 with an output of at least 555hp (internal code S63) and — according to latest reports — mated to a … CONTINUED
More test drive reviews of F10 M5 prototype are trickling. Following Chris Harris' review last week, two German publications just published their first impressions on the F10 M5. Both Autobild and AMS confirm that a 7-speed DCT will be used, and both hint at an output of 560hp. According to AMS, BMW has also developed a new Limited Slip Differential. While the actual lock is still performed by visco clutches it now is able to work proactive and build-up lock even before one wheel loses … CONTINUED
We bring you more photos of the F10 M5 in beautiful monte carlo blue! Seen here is the expected production form of the F10 M5, with only front and rear details under any major camouflage. It is easy however to piece together what they look like from previous spy photos (posted below). The new M5 will be powered by a tweaked version of the S63 V8 twin turbo motor from the X5M/X6M, good for what we believe will be 585-600hp.
Also pictured are the best interior spy … CONTINUED
We've posted below the newest F10 M5 trailer and a separate extra length testing video, complete with commentary (and our English translation) from the test drivers. Enjoy the sights and sounds inside!
What makes for a great video? EVO's Chris Harris and a pre-production F10 M5 on snow surely isn't the worst thing to start with. Following two F10 M5 teaser videos on M-Power.com last week, this video shows Chris Harris going sideways in an F10 M5.
There's also some more information on EVO.co.uk. BMW apparently confirmed with Chris Harris that the new M5 will have at least 555hp (that's the output of the X5 M and X6 M) and that "there's a seven-speed DCT dual clutch … CONTINUED
The countdown to the F10 M5 has officially begun. Here's another teaser video from M-Power.com starring Dr. Kay Segler, CEO at BMW M GmbH, and some shots of a slightly disguised M5 during winter testing. We're looking forward to learning all the details about the M5 in the coming weeks.
But, if that's not good enough for you or you simply can't wait that long, M-Power.com might have something for you. Register at the M-Power.com Closed Room and let BMW M know which dreams you associate with … CONTINUED
As we reported earlier, a new Closed Room on M-Power.com has just opened. As with the former Closed Room for the 1-series M Coupe, there'll be tons of information and media made available over the next couple of weeks and months. Register for the new Closed Room at M-Power.com to have access to all upcoming information.
For now, here's a first teaser video of the F10 M5.


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May 15 – 17, 2015
The annual ZinFest Wine Festival is Lodi's premier wine tasting event. The three day celebration kicks off on Friday evening, May 15th with the Vintner's Grille at the Lake. Come out and mingle with our vintners and growers while you enjoy premium Lodi Appellation wines, passed appetizers, a gourmet dinner, live music and dancing under the stars.
On Saturday, May 16th, join fellow wine-lovers as they sip, swirl and savor from a selection of 250 handcrafted wines from 50 Lodi wineries. Passionate winemakers and winery representatives welcome guests, offering practical knowledge and sharing their delicious wines. Enjoy local provisions, learn some new tips at the ZinFest Wine and Cooking Schools, or relax along the beautiful Mokelumne River to an eclectic mix of live music. Guests can peruse merchandise from regional vendors and take home a commemorative bottle of custom blended Old Vine Zinfandel from the ZinFest Wine Shoppe. There is no better way to celebrate the fantastic wines of Lodi Wine Country! Tickets include a ZinFest wine glass, wine tasting, participation in seminars and entertainment. Festivities are held from 12 noon – 5 pm.
On Sunday, May 17th, pass the afternoon away as you leisurely tour the Lodi Appellation for the ZinFest Winery Tours & Open Houses. Experience authentic Lodi hospitality as our vintners open the doors of their wineries to you. Many of our vintners will be spoiling their guests with activities such as barrel tasting, food pairings, live music, and special discounts on wine! Discover for yourself why Lodi is California's newest fine wine region.


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Books to Prep for High School U.S. History AP Exam?
Community Question is a category inspired by you. Here and there readers write in with questions that are better served by the varied, experiential knowledge of those who read and contribute in the comments.
The following question is from Jennifer S.
"Although I am not a homeschooling mom, I have a question for The Pioneer Woman Community. My daughter is a junior in high school and taking AP U.S. History. She has been told that she needs to do outside work on her own to pass the AP exam because the teacher that she has will not give enough instruction to enable the students to pass the exam.
I was wondering if you had any texts or non-fiction books that you could recommend to supplement what she will learn in class."
What texts or non-fiction do you recommend to help Jennifer's daughter with her AP exam?
54 Comments and 20 Replies
CathieJ On Saturday, September 7 at 8:16 am
I don't have a text book as my children attended public school but I do have an end of program studying tip. When my daughter took AP US History she had trouble keeping her dates in order. She found a silly Animaniacs (cartoon) song online that lists the presidents in order. She learned the song (she can still sing it 6 years later), which greatly helped her remember the order of significant events by knowing which president was involved in each. She got a 4 on the exam so I think it worked well. She said she had to sing the song in her head a couple of times during the exam.
Joyce On Monday, September 9 at 9:52 pm
That was awesome!! (and funny too, ha-ha) Thanks!! Here's the link:
Jo On Tuesday, September 10 at 6:12 am
The picture book "Yo! Millard Fillmore" is incredible for memorizing presidents as well. It's been discussed on this website in the past if you do a quick search. In a very short amount of time, it uses verbal and visual devices to really cement them into your brain.
Tracie S On Saturday, September 7 at 8:21 am
A couple books I read in AP US History were Miracle at Philadelphia and How the Other Half Lives.
Rachel On Saturday, September 7 at 8:32 am
Get as many test essays as you can. That is, look online for past AP test essay questions, and do them. Writing succinct, informative essays is a skill that needs to be practiced. My AP history teacher (Ms Mackay) got hundreds of her kids successfully through the AP test with that strategy. The animaniacs song is great, too.
Alison Swartz On Saturday, September 7 at 8:34 am
As an APUSH teacher I would recommend John Green's Crash course American History videos on YouTube and any AP prep book. Also Amesco has a little book (we call the Flag book) that is a condense version of US history with practice questions and writing prompts.
Aunt Dee On Monday, September 9 at 9:34 am
One of the test prep companies also makes a useful box of flash cards, altho it's better if your child makes their own. But also practicing the essays is critical.
Penny On Tuesday, September 10 at 6:24 am
My oldest daughter also used AP US History flash cards purchased from Amazon.
Ellen W On Saturday, September 7 at 8:55 am
I am an academic librarian so my recommendation would be that your daughter read widely in both fiction and non-fiction.There have been several excellent works of fiction published in the last ten years or so that have had meticulous research. David McCullough's books about the revolutionary period come to mind as well as All the President's Men about a more recent period in US history. History is much more interesting when it's told as a story.
Shawn Faith On Saturday, September 7 at 9:27 am
I was told any Biography works, of course most teachers will ask some obscure questions. So you need to make certain they know their subject.
Liz On Saturday, September 7 at 9:56 am
Although it's been awhile since I took the AP US History Exam, I would highly suggest getting the prep books. I used the Princeton Review prep books for all of my AP exams and got 4's and 5's on all of them (including US History). Have your daughter go through all of the chapters, the practice questions, and the practice essays, and try to do them in a timed setting that will mimic what she'll experience during the actual exam. As far as textbooks, I can't remember what textbook we used (plus I took the test in 2006 so I'm sure there's a more current text that would be better anyway), but we didn't do any outside reading, just substantial reading from our textbook (i.e. we read every chapter from the Pilgrims all the way to current events). Ultimately, the great thing about the prep books is it highlights the subjects that the test usually focuses on, and your daughter can pinpoint what areas she struggles with and find other materials to supplement her knowledge.
Sandy On Saturday, September 7 at 12:02 pm
I agree. My son used the prep book and got a 5. He loved the class and did a lot of outside reading and writing. Our entire family asks him history questions now. We found the book on Amazon.
Melle E On Saturday, September 7 at 1:23 pm
I agree. We didn't do any outside reading other than the text book except the Princeton Review practice books to do practice exams. And tons of practice essays. I took APUSH, APBio, APChem, Both AP English courses, literature and grammar comp, AP Spanish, and AP Calc. Two years of high school were nearly 100% AP classes. My lowest score was a 4.
The key is clear, concise, well written essays on the the history and English exams. We didn't even have to know exact dates for most events as long as we had a general idea when it occurred and could relate events accurately to other events and in the correct order of events.
Deb in MN On Saturday, September 7 at 1:38 pm
Both of my kids used the prep books, Barron's or Princeton review. Flash cards can help too, along with a study group.
kelly On Saturday, September 7 at 7:22 pm
I agree with prep books, Princeton and Barrons are very well known..
Sara Ann Burroughs On Saturday, September 7 at 11:42 pm
Yes, Princeton Review is the best! I'm a freshman in college, and I took APUSH my junior year of high school and got a 5 on the exam. I've tried a lot of different AP review books for different AP exams and Princeton Review is the best of them all for AP history classes. So that and just a lot of flashcards! APUSH is SO much memorization!
Raechel On Saturday, September 7 at 10:02 am
I second what Ms. Swartz suggested, I taught AP US history and we used the Amesco book as well. In addition to test prep books, students would purchase notecards that are preprinted for ap study, form study groups, and take practice tests. That is one of the best proven study techniques: practice tests and finding the right answers. The College Board (the company that administers AP tests) has some
past multiple choice tests and free response questions on their website that are excellent for study. https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse/ap-united-states-history/exam-practice.
Rebecca On Saturday, September 7 at 10:18 am
It has been a while since I took that exam (what happened to all that time), but I did exactly as CathieJ's daughter did and I got a 5. Well, I did not use a song, but I memorized the list of presidents in order and what happened in each administration. BTW, I think the teacher's answer is a cop out. She is responsible for preparing those kids to take the exam. The kids are accountable for learning. Not providing sufficient instruction and/or guidance on what to do to pass is ridiculous.
tcmullinax On Saturday, September 7 at 10:38 am
I was thinking the same thing…but I watched a program last night called "Teach." We need to seek first to understand the teacher's point of view. It's possible that in one class, she has students that are learning at an advanced rate, and a slow rate, and a medium rate. She has to teach the average student-so the advanced kids are bored and the slow rate kids aren't getting their due.
Margie On Saturday, September 7 at 2:53 pm
I agree with Rebecca in regards to the teacher's responsibility. As I wrote below, I am the AP Coordinator for my school. It SHOULD not be possible for her to need to teach on different levels (different styles, yes) as these students should be screened to ensure that they are able to handle the rigors of an AP course. These students would all be higher level students. A below level learner should not be in her AP class. In a regular education setting, I would say yes, you can have more than 3 levels of students you would teach to, therefore, using differentiated instruction to teach.
tcmullinax On Sunday, September 8 at 7:21 am
Hi Margie,
I see what you're saying…makes sense.
Linda Perkins On Sunday, September 8 at 4:32 pm
I agree. There should not be students that are not capable of taking and passing the tests in the classes. I also made our children take the tests regardless of whether they wanted to or not. They were oftentimes the only ones in the entire class taking the test. The rest of the students were using the classes to boost their GPA for college admission. Our daughter wound up with 28 units that allowed her to get her BS in 4 years. Having said that, we bought the prep books from Princeton from Barnes and Nobel and the flash cards. They both got 4's on the tests and our daughter even got a 5 on the AP Biology test in spite of a truly awful teacher so it can be done. The up side for the school was that they could say that 100% of the students taking the tests got 4's or 5's. What they did not say was that only one student (our son or daughter depending on the year) took the test.
Pegi F On Sunday, September 8 at 5:50 pm
As a former APUSH teacher, I am inclined to agree, BUT please do remember that the test covers from Columbus to Reagan – roughly 500 years of history in less than a school year. College level classes are taught one half at a time – US History I (usually to 1865), and US History II (usually 1865 onward). To delve into that breadth of material, in the depth needed to be successful on the exam, the students absolutely must do extra reading.
Having said that, I agree with all the recommendations – read, read, read. Fiction, non-fiction, any prep book you can find, and even a few college text books, if you can find some. Remember that this test requires deeper knowledge than a high school text book, so look to college level reading lists. I was partial to Kaplan's test prep book, but each prep book has a different style. Go to the book store, pick each book up and flip through it, and pick the one whose style you relate to the best.
Focus especially on the periods and areas of US History that are the most difficult to you. You already know the stuff you like – focus on the stuff you might not like so much. Haven't read much about the Progressive Era? Read that. Don't know early 19th century westward expansion? Focus on that.
Also, take the practice exams – especially the DBQs. Have someone knowledgeable in how the essays are graded look yours over. You may think it's the best work you've ever done, but if you miss what the graders are looking for, you won't do as well as you think you will.
Best of luck!
Annie On Saturday, September 7 at 10:28 am
I agree with the prep books. APUSH was the hardest AP class my school offered and the teacher organized study sessions on specific days after school. If you wanted, you were assigned to one day Monday through Friday (so he didn't have 6 classes worth of kids every day) and a smaller environment of 25 kids instead of the typical 40 made it easier to ask questions and review content that didn't stick or didn't make sense in class. Maybe your daughter can start a study group with her friends? After school, reviewing the info and studying together can help reinforce the knowledge. Also, ask the teacher herself what your daughter needs to do well on the test. In my experience, taking multiple APs, the essays were the worst part. If she has to go to a different teacher, someone who teaches a different AP subject because her own teacher can't, any extra input will make a huge difference. Some teachers will write feedback and comments, others will check a grade on a rubric and that's it. Any extra instruction will help get a more rounded view of the subject and the AP exam itself.
Ruth P On Saturday, September 7 at 10:30 am
I noticed that all the answers so far were designed to pass the test. While that may be the focus and are good suggestions, if you really want to learn American History, Christianbooks.com has a large inventory of home school books and you can find many American History textbooks, biographies and other material there.
Taylor T. On Saturday, September 7 at 10:44 am
As a junior in High School also, I would say barron's books are worth the money. They are available everywhere and you can even get them used. Also, talk to your daughter's school because the whole point of an AP course is to go above and beyond what is taught in a standard class and for them to prepare you for the test. That teacher's perception of how to teach an AP is grossly wrong.
Melissa A On Saturday, September 7 at 11:02 am
I agree with the others above who suggested the commercial prep books for AP classes. My niece and nephew are in the midst of their AP prep and they find these books very helpful. In particular, try to take sample questions in test-like situations. For example, if you are allotted 30 minutes to write an essay, sit down with the essay topic and write it in those 30 minutes, then check the answer. This helps the student learn how to take the test as well as the information on the test.
I know there is some bias against "teaching the test," and for the most part I agree this is a bad idea. Particularly at the elementary school level. But I think AP exams are a bit different. The goal is to learn American History and demonstrate that for the AP board. Figuring out how the AP exam is structured and some hints on mastering the exam is a really good way to get a higher score. It is also worth noting that AP exam scores translate directly to credit in college. This kind of advantage should not be overlooked for the sake of not wanting to learn for a specific test.
Laurie Lovett-Parsons On Saturday, September 7 at 11:38 am
Actually our small (<600) high school students in MA uses 2 years to prepare for the AP history exam. I think history is the only subject they have to take 2 years and additional work in the summer. Our small public has an excellent AP record- I think one of the top 500 in the country last year and believe me it not because of the facilities or per pupil spending.
Anyway, my son is a sophomore. The text that they are using is THE AMERICAN PAGEANT -AP edition by Thomas Bailey et al. 13th edition, 2006.
THE AMERICAN SPIRIT: This is a two-volume set of primary source readings that accompanies the textbook.
Also, It was STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that each student purchase this review guide:
United Stated History – Preparing for the Advanced Placement Examination Revised: by
John J. Newman and John M. Schmalbach .. Amsco Publishing. See: http://www.amscopub. Com. When I looked it was much more expensive through amazon, we have a copy backordered through the publisher.
I hope this helps. Tell do your best and you'll be fine!
Tanya V. On Saturday, September 7 at 11:49 am
I have really appreciated reading the answers to this question as I too have a daughter (in the 10th grade) that will be taking the APUSH exam. Keep those comments coming!
Katie L On Saturday, September 7 at 12:27 pm
I second (or third? the Barron's books). When I was in AP US History we used the Barron's US History Study Guides as textbooks… Volume 1 to 1877 and Volume 2 since 1865. They are by Klose. We also read The Jungle by Upton Sinclair and watched a bunch of historical movie for extra credit.
While the movies may not be terribly accurate, it does help cement some of the timelines and help solidify the reasons (and the people!!) behind whatever was happening at the time. Gettysburg, Lincoln, Glory, Schindler's List, etc. I found a cool link! http://www.teachwithmovies.org/best-us-history-hs.html
Annalisa On Saturday, September 7 at 1:33 pm
Baron's AP Books help me and I am also currently enrolled in that class at my high school. We have it as a year long class and everyday we listen to a lecture about the chapter and depending on which seat we are (left or right) we answer two essay questions we prepared for the previous night ad we have anywhere from 6 to 14 questions that we prepare for. We have two nights to prepare because we have it every other day coupled with AP English 3.
Margie On Saturday, September 7 at 2:45 pm
I am the AP Coordinator in our school. Teachers are required to submit a syllabus that gets reviewed first by me, and then by the College Board. Also, they must sign agreements with the College Board stating they will complete the requirements listed by them. It appears as though this teacher is not fulfilling this obligation and agreement. I would be concerned as an AP Coordinator as this falls back on my shoulders to ensure the teacher is completing everything. The AP Coordinator is in direct contact with the College Board. The school MUST have an AP Coordinator which is someone that is NOT teaching an AP course. I would find out who the AP Coordinator is and discuss your concerns with them.
While I have no problem with students using the commercial PREP books, I do have a problem with them being used to instruct the material when a teacher should be doing it. Good luck…when I was in high school, I too, had a teacher that didn't prepare us enough to take the AP exam.
Kerri On Sunday, September 8 at 6:00 am
There have been several comments attacking the teacher. First of all, before you do anything with the teacher, have a clarifying conversation. It could be that what she intended to communicate is different than what was understood. Giving a teacher the benefit of the doubt never hurts (if you explore the issue). Chances are, she just meant that the students will have to do outside work. From these comments, outside work is clearly common practice.
Margie On Sunday, September 8 at 7:08 am
Yes, for an AP course, outside work is essential. However, all of the requirements outlined by the College Board must be taught and the syllabus must reflect these requirements. I agree with talking with the teacher, however, if year after year these are the same complaints, perhaps something else must be done. My husband is a teacher and I am now in administration after teaching for many years, so I understand the stresses educators go through, especially with new regulations/changes going on in the education world (depending on the state in which you teach). If the parent goes to the coordinator, the first thing the coordinator should do is have a conversation with the teacher about the issue then set up a meeting with all parties involved so that they may all be on the same page. Most parents would go to the teacher and express concern, however, most parents do not know that a school is required to have an AP Coordinator that converses with the College Board and that oversees the AP program.
Katie L On Saturday, September 7 at 3:16 pm
My teacher used Barron's United States History Volume 1 to 1877 and Volume 2 since 1865 by Klose as our textbooks. We also read several books… the most memorable being The Jungle by Upton Sinclair. Another thing that we did which helped a lot was watching movies relevant to the time period currently being studied. Movies like Gettysburg, Lincoln, Glory, Schindler's List, Fat Man and Little Boy, etc.
While the movies may not be 100% accurate they do help solidify the reasons (and the people!!) behind whatever was occurring at the time. I found this interesting link. http://www.teachwithmovies.org/best-us-history-hs.html
I tried to post a comment a few hours ago that didn't show up. If two of these get posted I'm really sorry!
Bren On Saturday, September 7 at 3:55 pm
We used the flash cards and they were awesome. We had two kinds Barrons and Princeton was the other one, I think. Check them out here…
If she comes across a question on the cards that she doesn't recognize, have her look it up in either her text book or a prep book so she can review the topic in detail.
Good Luck! This test is easier than AP Bio, so if she's taken that one, she will have an idea of what to expect.
JudyR On Saturday, September 7 at 5:29 pm
Many moons ago, my AP teacher and my brother's (at a different school) both used "Out of Our Past – The Forces that Shaped Modern America" by Carl N. Degler.
You would need something more modern to complete the last 20 years or so. I don't home school, and have young children. So, community, feel free to comment on whether this is still a valid text for our times.
Carolyn On Saturday, September 7 at 6:08 pm
My sons went to public school, and I greatly prefer Dual enrollment classes over AP classes. You do have to pay college tuition prices for the classes, but many times there is state money to help offset that. At the end of the year, there is no high pressure exam to take. If they pass the class, they get the college credit. This spreads out the high pressure tests throughout the semester, and gives them more than just one shot at passing a test. I would hate to take an AP class, spend all that time, and it all hinges on one test.
Rebecca F On Tuesday, September 10 at 11:59 am
I agree with you Carolyn and went to college with 12 credits under my belt because of it, but not all schools have the option of dual enrollment classes. I know of at least two school systems (both in rural america) that have AP classes but not dual enrollment. Take advantage of any and all that are offered and you qualify for is what I tell my kids…
Melissa A On Wednesday, September 11 at 9:15 am
I posted this below, but I wanted to respond here with a suggestion to take both AP credit and Dual Enrollment with a grain of salt. Some universities do not accept AP credits. Some do not accept dual enrollment. Each student should carefully research these issues before they make a decision.
For our family, AP is absolutely the way to go because the universities my daughter is interested in do not accept community college credits.
RhondaG On Saturday, September 7 at 9:37 pm
AP Central has sample study questions that are very helpful. Go to http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_information/2089.html for many of the free response samples. This website provides information that is so helpful for students and parents.
Carollee On Sunday, September 8 at 2:40 am
I found reading democracy in America by de toquville and lies my teacher told me by lowen invaluable when taking the APUSH test.
Paula B. On Sunday, September 8 at 7:25 am
Agree with the book suggestions as so many have already mentioned (History teacher, here), but at first I was taken aback by what your daughter's teacher had told the class. I mean, one of the reasons they have these classes is to prepare kids for success on the AP tests. But, then I realized how much "education" has changed in just the last few years. For example, at our school it used to be a highly selective group that was allowed to enroll in AP classes, now if a student has a desire to take the class they are allowed in. And, class size used to be smaller because the feeling was that this helped the teacher better meet the needs of those students, now the AP classes can be upwards of twenty five. Further, there are more demands being placed on all classroom teachers to cover a set agenda in a proscribed manner regardless of course title (and intent) so these mandates often have a way of preventing teachers from having the leeway to provide the students with what the teacher may deem is more appropriate. My suggestions: concentrate on reading/ understanding the textbook and the thread of the progression of our history (using the presidential administrations as a reference point), while adding in practice on essay writing. Good luck to you and your daughter!
Hi On Sunday, September 8 at 10:15 am
Just as a thought, I bet the teacher meant that students need to do outside work to supplement the work being done inside class in order to do well on the exam. The AP curriculum is insane in terms of what the classes are supposed to cover, esp when you consider the fact that "history" just keeps getting longer. APUSH is the worst of the AP history classes in terms of memory work, and review books really are standard practice. I'm a teacher (AP Euro) and I tell my kids that if they're counting on class to cover all of the information… We just don't have enough class hours. I tell them that we're going to be practicing the skills of a historian (writing, analytical reading, primary source analysis) and that we'll obviously discuss cause and effect, themes, and key event, but that they're going to have to do a lot of self study to get the finer details. Basically I'll teach them how to write a great essay, but they're going to be responsible for a lot of the info that goes in it. If teachers spend a ton of time lecturing about events, then the kids don't get instruction on skills, which is more important on the exam (as well as in life). Honestly, my kids do really well with this philosophy. They have to be self motivated and they have to be willing to engage in self study though. There was an article in the NY Times a year or so ago saying the college board is actually redesigning AP requirements to make the curriculum more realistic for students and teachers because of this problem – they were starting this project with AP Bio and APUSH, so it shows where the College Board sees the biggest problems. (I wouldn't be willing to teach APUSH because of its reputation.) Anyway, I'd set up an appointment with your daughter and her teacher, and all talk together about how your daughter can be successful. Then if you still have concerns, talk to an administrator. Also remember that test scores reflect on the teacher too – your daughter's teacher wants her students to do well. I'm always a nervous wreck on exam day.
By the way, sorry if there are any typos in here – writing on a tablet with no real keyboard.
Amy On Sunday, September 8 at 11:00 am
Much to my dismay (but not surprise), research has been showing that highlighting, reviewing, basically traditional study methods, pale in effectiveness next to two simple techniques: flash cards and practice tests. It appears to help us access the information in our brains more effectively. I was forced to this conclusion in graduate school. If I did practice tests, I did very well. If I didn't, it wasn't always pretty.
Lynn M On Sunday, September 8 at 11:06 am
My daughter is taking UP US Government this year (APUSH is next year), and what I've done is buy a couple of test prep guides up front. Before her class even begins, I've told her that she should go through the books to get an idea of the kind of information she's going to need to master, that way she can approach it when they cover it in class in a way that will help her learn and retain it for the future test.
One problem that happened to a friend's son who took AP Government – during some review sessions at the end of the year, right before the exam, one of the instructors told the students a certain topic wouldn't be on the test. My friend's son was horrified when he took the test and did find questions on that topic, which he hadn't studied very much. Thankfully he still passed with a good score. Lesson learned is to study everything with the expectation that you'll need to know it regardless of what an instructor might say.
laurah On Sunday, September 8 at 12:04 pm
AP classes are wonderful for many reasons but at the top of the list has to be the dozens of college credits a child can receive while still in high school. And if in a district where they ninth graders take AP classes- all the better. The cost of the test is minimal but the pressure is intense to pass.
But for kids who do not want the pressure of having to pass one test in order to receive those credits–dual enroll. There is plenty of state money to help pay for the classes.
Melissa A On Sunday, September 8 at 7:37 pm
Dual enrollment is a good decision for some people.
However, AP scores translate more seamlessly to other institutions. In our area, taking dual enrollment courses with a local community college does not help my children at all, because the colleges they are interested in do not accept our local community college credits.
Each family should make the decision that is right for them to maximize the credits they can get in college while still in high school. But this varies by college and high school.
Brynn On Sunday, September 8 at 1:22 pm
Our public library system has the Barron's AP _(fill in the blank)_ Test Preparation Books. You can't write in the books, obviously, but you can take the tests on separate paper. They are also filled with summaries, study tips, and test strategies. The books can be checked out and renewed 3 times which means you can have them for up to 2.5 months for us, though your library might obviously be different. We own the English version because my husband teaches English, and he is quite pleased with all they cover.
Angela Higgins On Sunday, September 8 at 5:23 pm
My husband is an APUSH teacher he recommends AP US History Crash Course by Larry Krieger
Sara On Sunday, September 8 at 5:44 pm
I made a 4 on th AP US History test. We read "The Killer Angels" by Shaara, but mostly, I just kept up with the reading and did the homework that was assigned. I don't know if my teacher just pushed us harder in class, but I didn't feel the need to study anything extra. Of course I didn't make a 5, so take this with a grain of salt.
mary kathryn On Sunday, September 8 at 6:43 pm
When I read Jennifer's question, I took the comment about the teacher in a different way.She didn't say that the teacher told her daughter that she would have to do outside work. I assumed that a former student was warning her that the teacher had not done an adequate job in the past.
Jennifer S On Tuesday, September 10 at 8:58 am
You are correct – it was a couple of former students who made the comment. They did not say she was a bad teacher, just that they did not feel she covered enough material in class to adequately prepare them for the exam. This may be due to any number of reasons – most likely that there never seems to be enough time to cover everything, regardless of the level of students being taught. APUSH is known to be the hardest class and exam so I just want to give my daughter any help I can. I am so grateful for all of your wonderful advice and I'm building an order on Amazon right now! Thanks to everyone for your comments and suggestions! And to Heather for posting my question!
Butch On Sunday, September 8 at 8:53 pm
Depending on whether the AP test committee members are testing on actual history or their interpretation of American History, I would suggest obtaining a copy of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Mary On Monday, September 9 at 8:32 am
My son is only a freshman and at the P-AP level at this point, but I thought this site looked full of great information for preparing for the AP History exam:
Good luck!
Michelle H On Monday, September 9 at 8:32 am
Stephen B Oates: Portrait of America Textbooks. I used these as supplemental textbooks in the classroom itself. Also, anything by David McCullough will be useful. Its usually pretty easy to find his books on disk at the library.
I got a 4/5 on this test and I am *awful* at exams. My teacher had a great record – no one in my class was below a 3 and he had doublethe average for 4's and 5's. Focus was on American Revolution, factors that led to the Civil War, Civil War and Reconstruction; minimal focus on WWI & II.
Liv On Monday, September 9 at 8:41 am
I am not homeschooling my son who is 13. He is 9th grade in high school. Where can I get help for math for his level? Something that will keep him interested and also help him to understand the topics. Also I would like for him to be prepared for SAT etc.
Any ideas?
Rebecca H. On Monday, September 9 at 9:48 am
Google is your friend, and Amazon. This has been talked about all over the net. Find a forum talking about it via google and see what they recommend. Or go to Amazon, type in AP American history, and start reading reviews of the best study prep materials. You need an entire blog post to ask this?
That said, I don't know why the teacher thinks they can't go over all the material you need for the exam, as well as give several practice exams–with the student reinforcing the material with self-study. They have plenty of time to cover all the topics in nine months. Mine did back in the day and I got a 4 out of 5 with no more work than I did in a real college class.
cheryl crerar On Monday, September 9 at 11:18 am
Why doesn't the teacher have a list of resources to share with the class? One would suppose that even if she can't cover everything she could point the way. I think that parents of children in this class should put their energy into questioning administration why she is being paid to teach a class that she has outright said she is not going to help the students complete rather than scamble around finding resources for their kids by trying to do her job for her. Shame on this teacher and very unprofessional. You might as well home school her!
Tricia C On Monday, September 9 at 5:54 pm
You can get copies of past year's essay questions and sample responses on the AP website:
They also have what appear to be teaching resources:
One thing I found interesting from the site: Approximately 20 percent of the questions deal with the period from the first European explorations through 1789, 45 percent with the period 1790 through 1914, and 35 percent with the period 1915 to the present."
So it makes sense to spend more time focused on 1790 – 1914.
And I absolutely second practicing the essays and DBQs A LOT.
Amanda Leigh On Monday, September 9 at 7:00 pm
When I was taking AP courses in high school one of that AP Prep books that I used was the "5 Steps to Getting a 5″ series. It was something along those lines. I used other ones as well, but this is the one that I remember. It's not a textbook, it's a prep book. With lots of questions. Multiple choice, short answer, essay question. Whatever is on the actual exam. And there are also tips. I used that one on AP Psychology exam and on that one I got a 4. Hope that helps some!
Annie On Monday, September 9 at 8:55 pm
Can I make an unorthodox suggestion? Get a set of place mats with the presidents on them (each mat is only $5-7 on Amazon) and use them every single day at dinner. It will help your daughter memorize them in order, and she'll also start associating major events with a time period. When I took the AP US History exam (almost 10 years ago–yeesh!), I answered a question about the Industrial Revolution and I kept picturing that row of presidents in my head as I wrote!
Melanie On Tuesday, September 10 at 4:34 am
I am an APUSH teacher, with 15 years of experience. I am wondering if the teacher told the students that she/he would teach the basics of American History and the details would need to be read independently. We are tasked with teaching over 500 years of history as well as teaching students how to analyze their reading, evaluate documents and write two different types of essays. I always tell my students that I will do everything in my power to prepare them but they have to do their part also. I spend one class period teaching my students how to "tackle" the essays (FRQ and DBQ) and then assign their first essay-usually a FRQ to begin with. Students then peer edit and rewrite their essays-grading another student's essay helps make them a better writer by training them to look for specifics. I usually focus on the DBQ later in the semester.
I also recommend students purchase a review book, card, app for the phone etc. And I provide some of the resources for students to "check-out". Some of the books I recommend (and many of these have review flashcards also):
REA: Crash Course in APUSH (they have these for every AP subject-this is my favorite)
5 Steps to a 5
The Princeton Review
Barron's (used to be my favorite review source, not anymore. REA and Princeton Review beat it hands down!)
I am trying something new this year by giving them a pacing guide one month at a time and pairing their chapter readings from the textbook with chapter readings from "A People's History" by Howard Zinn. As they write, I require them to take notes based on the 12 themes recognized by the College Board that APUSH students must understand.
It has taken a lot of "trial and error" to see what works. My lessons seem to work well but getting high school students to really read and understand the amount of outside reading required is a huge task. I have tried several methods and thing the unit pacing with themed notes works well. Presidential charts are another great tool (categorizing events by President, determining domestic or foreign, outcome, etc.)
I always caution students and parents that this course is an intense work load, even for the best students. It requires a lot of work and dedication on the part of the student and the "A" many of them are used to getting is sometimes harder to achieve but well worth it in the end:)
Pamela.D On Tuesday, September 10 at 6:43 am
I can also recommend the Princeton Review books. I think a little more clarity is needed on what the teacher meant — if she truly feels like she can't get through all of the material then she needs help with her planning. It IS a lot of material but as a teacher you need to structure the class to cover everything. Maybe her inference was that the kids should be prepared for a lot of work and that would include lots o outside-the-class work. My kids' teachers usually offered review classes after school or even on weekends to reinforce the material.
AP classes (in my experience having 4 kids go thru them over a 12 year period) have certainly become less 'selective.' As the college admissions race has reached new levels of hysteria many parents will put a lot of pressure on administrators to let their child take an AP class even if they haven't met the entrance requirement — usually a certain score on a standardized test, a grade in a previous class etc. As a result, as someone else said, the class size has grown and you have kids in the class who either can't keep up or who aren't really interested in keeping up.
That being said, if your kid is a 'learner' they are a good experience — and as an added benefit if you score well enough you can often skip the 'intro' classes your freshman year of college.
Jennifer S On Tuesday, September 10 at 9:03 am
Thank you so much to everyone who posted comments and suggestions! I am so grateful – I'm building an order on Amazon right now. A big thank you to Heather for posting my question!
Kelly On Tuesday, September 10 at 9:49 am
I'm a former history teacher and just started posting my historical fiction books. I still have a lot to go, but you can check out some of the middle and high school leveled/interest books for your daughter. I'd suggest especially reading non fiction for any time frame age finds boring or difficult. http://www.thegiveway.com/2013/06/13/historical-fiction-for-kid/
Anne P On Tuesday, September 10 at 12:47 pm
I took AP US History in 2004. We had to read Founding Brothers and spent a lot of time on the Revolutionary War. There are study guides one can buy for all AP tests that include old tests. The best way to study for the AP US History test is to take as many of the old tests as possible.
Melanie On Tuesday, September 10 at 12:59 pm
Check this website. They have tons of tutorials for AP exams. Best of luck.
Debbie in CA On Tuesday, September 10 at 2:43 pm
I would have to add that your student look at the colleges that they are looking to attend. My niece took AP classes (put in a lot of extra work) and the college she chose to go to did not accept AP credit/classes, not just the non-lab ones but all of them. She was able to ace the placement tests at orientation and didn't have to take the "101's" if she didn't want to. This might be something that you may want to look into.
AnnL On Tuesday, September 10 at 4:14 pm
The Cartoon History of the United States by Larry Gonick is a fun resource-entertaining and educational. It's concise and gives the big picture with fun illustrations (great for a visual learner)
Sheri On Tuesday, September 10 at 7:52 pm
I'm going to make a suggestion that's a little unorthodox, but there's a a great program that airs on NPR called Backstory (backstoryradio.org). There are three host each covers a period of US History from the 18th century 19th century, and 20th century. Yo probably could email the program, and they may give you some great resources as all three hosts are college professor one being the President of the University of Richmond. Your daughter can listen to the archived programs which range from the history of cleanliness to history of technology. It's all things US history and the website provides resources as well. I think it's an excellent program to make want to learn more.
tksp On Wednesday, September 11 at 8:33 am
Although it has been 10 years since I took the test, I remember the most helpful thing was taking online quizzes (I just googled APUSH quizzes and several promising sites came up, I even took a quiz!)
Most of the quiz questions came from the bank of questions found on the test, and I found it to be extremely helpful.
My goal was to master the multiple choice and not worry too much about the essays. I made a 4!
That meant I didn't have to take History in college, which I was thrilled with at the time, but now wonder if I had taken it if I wouldn't have chosen a different history-related major.
Just something to consider!
Lynne M On Wednesday, September 11 at 6:59 pm
An oldie but a goodie, a comprehensive look at America at the turn of the century is E.L. Docterow's "Ragtime". I use it with my classes, and the AP kids enjoy the read. Another great book, not for the exam, but for college prep would be Dalton Trumbo's "Johnny Got His Gun".
Alli C. On Saturday, September 14 at 11:23 pm
The best tip my AP US teacher gave me (nearly a decade ago) was to tell the "story" of the US to anyone who would listen – to Mom, to Dad, even to our dog – starting with the Revolution and linking social and political issues with each president's term. When you know the story well enough, you can always describe what comes next because of the overlap between terms. Each time you'll address different themes, but that's ok! Even talking a walk and talking it through to myself was a tremendous help – it was much like pre-writing an essay.


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