As a sophomore, taking APUSH can be a struggle. The countless amounts of homework and harder tests can sometimes feel overwhelming and impossible. Now that I have taken APUSH, I know the biggest thing that I got out of that class wasn’t learning about how FDR got America out of the great depression or how Alexander Hamilton created a financial plan to help build our country, but instead it was learning how to study. I learned how to use resources given to me and the ways that actually helped me understand and remember information. This year, I have dedicated countless hours refreshing my knowledge in APUSH and working alongside Mrs. Ducker in an independent study. As I spent time in my independent study and in the learning center, I have gathered resources that would have helped me when I was taking the class.
Tips for studying:
This link takes you to an infographic on different ways to study for APUSH and the benefits of each way.
Claire’s Booklets:
My sophomore year, I was friends with Claire Hurley and she sent me her booklets for each unit; these were one of my favorite ways to study when I had a couple of extra minutes in my day
Booklet for DBQ format:
When working with Mrs. Ducker in my independent study, one of the things I did was make a booklet on the DBQ rubric and what it is looking for. If you are struggling with the formatting and getting all your points on the DBQ I would recommend doing this a couple of times.
Flashcards:
After trial and error of different study methods, I found out the best way for me to study was to use flashcards and yap to someone else. I uploaded photos of all the flashcards I made when I was in apush.
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