Reflecting on your performance

How are you doing so far with developing the skills needed to do well on the AP exam? Click the statements below for additional resources that will help you to improve your future performance.

I'm not remembering enough of the details.

There are other sites where you can practice your knowledge of the details important in AP US History. Try these two:

This American History AP site has hundreds of quiz questions in a number of formats. It's a great place to practice before you take your unit exams or even your section quizzes.

Check out this site maintained by a teacher for his students. There are quizzes and outlines to help you study.

What about maps? I'm not sure how to use them as historical evidence.

You might just need an explanation.

Try this interactive from Annenberg Media. It'll walk you through how to read and analyze maps.

My writing is not formal enough. How can I write more like historians write?

Writing like a historian is a skill that you have to learn.

Check out this site from Professor Rael, Bowdoin College. He lists some common errors students make in their writing. While you are there, you might want to check out the other resources he offers to help with your reading.