5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations
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A Perfect Plan for the Perfect Score
We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with
- Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test
- All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score
- Your choice of three customized study schedules--so you can pick the one that meets your needs
The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time:
Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program
Step 2: Determine Your Readiness
Step 3: Develop the Strategies
Step 4: Review the Knowledge
Step 5: Build Your Confidence
Topics include: The Settling of the Western Hemisphere and Colonial America (1450-1650); The British Empire in America: Growth and Conflict (1650-1750); Resistance, Rebellion, and Revolution (1750-1775); The American Revolution and the New Nation (1775-1787); The Establishment of the New Political Systems (1787-1800); The Jeffersonian Revolution (1800-1820); The Rise of Manufacturing and the Age of Jackson (1820-1845); The Union Expanded and Challenged (1835-1860); The Union Divided: The Civil War (1861-1865); The Era of Reconstruction (1865-1877); Western Expansion and Its Impact on the American Character (1860-1895); America Transformed into the Industrial Giant of the World (1870-1910); The Rise of American Imperialism (1890-1913); The Progressive Era (1895-1914); The United States and World War I; America in the 1920s: The Beginning of Modern America; The Great Depression and the New Deal; World War II; The Origins of the Cold War; The 1950s: Prosperity and Anxiety; America in an Era of Turmoil (1960-1975); America from 1968-1988: Decline and Rebirth; America from 1988 to 2000: Prosperity and a New World Order; America from 2001 to 2006: The Threat of Terrorism and the Increase of Presidential Power; and Contemporary America: Evaluating the "Big Themes" of American History
Also includes: Practice tests
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Skill-building flashcards that provide 600 essential AP terms for easy memorization using the convenience of on-the-go study
5 Steps to a 5: AP U.S. History Flashcards features 600 key terms that expert author Stephen Armstrong has selected as ones that frequently appear on AP U.S. History exams. This extra tool increases your knowledge and helps you achieve up to a maximum 5 score. You now have an additional way to master the key terms that are the basis of AP U.S. History success, delivered in a format that is convenient for your lifestyle.
Features:
- One term per card, so you can put the words in the order you desire
- Bulleted list of key information for each term
Topics include: 1450-1650, The Settling of the Western Hemisphere and Colonial America • 1650-1750, The British Empire in America: Growth and Conflict • 1750-1775, Resistance, Rebellion, and Revolution • 1775-1787, The American Revolution and the New Nation • 1787-1800, The Establishment of the New Political Systems • 1800-1820, The Jeffersonian Revolution • 1820-1845, The Rise of Manufacturing and the Age of Jackson • 1835-1860, The Union Expanded and Challenged • 1861-1865, The Union Divided: The Civil War • 1865-1877, The Era of Reconstruction • 1860-1895, Western Expansion and Its Impact on the American Character • 1870-1910, America Transformed into the Industrial Giant of the World • 1890-1913, The Rise of American Imperialism • 1895-1914, The Progressive Era • The United States and World War I • America in the 1920s: The Beginning of Modern America • The Great Depression and the New Deal • World War II • The Origins of the Cold War • The 1950s: Prosperity and Anxiety • America in an Era of Turmoil 1960-1975 • America from 1968-1988: Decline and Rebirth • America from 1988 to 2000: Prosperity and a New World Order • America from 2001 to 2006: The Threat of Terrorism and the Increase of Presidential Power • Contemporary America: Evaluating the "Big Themes" of American History
A Perfect Plan for the Perfect Score
We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with
Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score Your choice of three customized study schedules--so you can pick the one that meets your needsThe 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time:
Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program
Step 2: Determine Your Readiness
Step 3: Develop the Strategies
Step 4: Review the Knowledge
Step 5: Build Your Confidence
Topics include: The Settling of the Western Hemisphere and Colonial America * The British Empire in America: Growth and Conflict * Resistance, Rebellion, and Revolution * The American Revolution and the New Nation * The Establishment of the New Political Systems * The Jeffersonian Revolution * The Rise of Manufacturing and the Age of Jackson * The Union Expanded and Challenged * The Union Divided: The Civil War * The Era of Reconstruction * Western Expansion and Its Impact on the American Character * America Transformed into the Industrial Giant of the World * The Rise of American Imperialism * The Progressive Era * The United States and World War I * The Beginning of Modern America * The Great Depression and the New Deal * World War II * The Origins of the Cold War * Prosperity and Anxiety * America in an Era of Turmoil * Decline and Rebirth * Prosperity and a New World Order * The Threat of Terrorism and the Increase of Presidential Power * Contemporary America: Evaluating the "Big Themes" of American History
Get ready for your AP exam with this straightforward and easy-to-follow study guide, updated for all the latest exam changes!
5 Steps to a 5: AP U.S. History features an effective, 5-step plan to guide your preparation program and help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to succeed. This fully revised edition covers the latest course syllabus and provides model tests that reflect the latest version of the exam.
Inside you will find:
- 5-Step Plan to a Perfect 5: 1. Set Up Your Study Program 2. Determine Your Test Readiness 3. Develop Strategies for Success 4. Develop the Knowledge You Need to Score High 5. Build Your Test-Taking Confidence
- 2 complete practice AP U.S. History exams
- Interactive practice AP exams on CD-ROM
- 3 separate plans to fit your study style
- Review material updated and geared to the most recent tests
- Savvy information on how tests are constructed, scored, and used
Get ready for your AP exam with this straightforward and easy-to-follow study guide, updated for all the latest exam changes!
5 Steps to a 5: AP U.S. History features an effective, 5-step plan to guide your preparation program and help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to succeed. This fully revised edition covers the latest course syllabus and provides model tests that reflect the latest version of the exam.
Inside you will find:
- 5-Step Plan to a Perfect 5: 1. Set Up Your Study Program 2. Determine Your Test Readiness 3. Develop Strategies for Success 4. Develop the Knowledge You Need to Score High 5. Build Your Test-Taking Confidence
- 2 complete practice AP U.S. History exams
- 3 separate plans to fit your study style
- Review material updated and geared to the most recent tests
- Savvy information on how tests are constructed, scored, and used
5 Steps to a 5 AP U.S. History Flashcards for Your iPod with MP3/CD-ROM Disk
by Stephen Armstrong
The AP U.S. History expertise you need is just a click away!
McGraw-Hill's PodClass: AP U.S. History Flashcards for Your iPod gives you a portable and dynamic tool to use when preparing for this difficult exam. With the iPod's easy navigation, you'll gain access to 600 essential words in audio flashcard form for test success.
This unique resource features:
- 25 thematic groups for convenient learning
- 600 terms you need to know
- A-Z listing for easy reference
By using the Playlist feature, you can customize your learning experience; for instance, you could create a playlist of terms you find particularly challenging so you can have them at your fingertips. Our expertise will help you succeed on the AP Exam!
Topics include: The Settling of the Western Hemisphere and Colonial America, 1450-1650; The British Empire in America: Growth and Conflict, 1650-1750; Resistance, Rebellion, and Revolution, 1750-1775; The American Revolution and the New Nation, 1775-1787; The Establishment of the New Political Systems, 1787-1800; The Jeffersonian Revolution, 1800-1820; The Rise of Manufacturing and the Age of Jackson, 1820-1845; The Union Expanded and Challenged, 1835-1860; The Union Divided: The Civil War, 1861-1865; The Era of Reconstruction, 1865-1877; Western Expansion and Its Impact on the American Character, 1860-1895; America Transformed into the Industrial Giant of the World, 1870-1910; The Rise of American Imperialism, 1890-1913; The Progressive Era, 1895-1914; The United States and World War I; America in the 1920s: The Beginning of Modern America; The Great Depression and the New Deal; World War II; The Origins of the Cold War; The 1950s: Prosperity and Anxiety; America in an Era of Turmoil 1960-1975; America from 1968-1988: Decline and Rebirth; America from 1988 to 2000: Prosperity and a New World Order; America from 2001 to 2006: The Threat of Terrorism and the Increase of Presidential Power; and Contemporary America: Evaluating the "Big Themes" of American History
5 Steps to a 5 AP US History with CD-ROM, 2010-2011 Edition
by Stephen Armstrong
Take five easy steps to your best score on the AP U.S. History exam
Nearly 400,000 students have used the 5 Steps to a 5 method for exam success—now it’s your turn to use this bestselling program to reach your ideal score! This book and CD-ROM set guides your preparation program and helps you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to succeed. The tests closely simulate the real AP exam, so you can get comfortable with the format.Features:
- The 5-Step Plan to a Perfect 5: 1. Set Up Your Study Program 2. Determine Your Test Readiness 3. Develop Strategies for Success 4. Develop the Knowledge You Need to Score High 5. Build Your Test-Taking Confidence
- 3 separate plans for 3 types of students—one will fit you!
- Updated review material, geared to the most recent tests
- 2 complete practice AP U.S. History exams in the book
- On the CD-ROM: 3 interactive practice AP U.S. Historyexams
Topics include: The Settling of the Western Hemisphere and Colonial America (1450-1650), The British Empire in America: Growth and Conflict (1650-1750), Resistance, Rebellion, and Revolution (1750-1775), The American Revolution and the New Nation (1775-1787), The Establishment of the New Political Systems (1787-1800), The Jeffersonian Revolution (1800-1820), The Rise of Manufacturing and the Age of Jackson (1820-1845), The Union Expanded and Challenged (1835-1860), The Union Divided: The Civil War (1861-1865), The Era of Reconstruction (1865-1877), Western Expansion and Its Impact on the American Character (1860-1895), America Transformed into the Industrial Giant of the World (1870-1910), The Rise of American Imperialism (1890-1913), The Progressive Era (1895-1914), The United States and World War I, America in the 1920s: The Beginning of Modern America, The Great Depression and the New Deal, World War II, The Origins of the Cold War, The 1950s: Prosperity and Anxiety, America in an Era of Turmoil (1960-1975), America from 1968-1988: Decline and Rebirth, America from 1988 to 2000: Prosperity and a New World Order, America from 2001 to 2006: The Threat of Terrorism and the Increase of Presidential Power, Contemporary America: Evaluating the "Big Themes" of American History, Build Your Test-Taking Confidence, Practice Test 1, Practice Test 2
5 Steps to a 5 AP US History 2012-2013 Edition (BOOK/CD SET)
by Stephen Armstrong
A Perfect Plan for the Perfect Score
We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with
Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test 3 interactive practice exams on CD-ROMAll the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score Your choice of three customized study schedules--so you can pick the one that meets your needsThe 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time:
Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program
Step 2: Determine Your Readiness
Step 3: Develop the Strategies
Step 4: Review the Knowledge
Step 5: Build Your Confidence
Topics include: The Settling of the Western Hemisphere and Colonial America * The British Empire in America: Growth and Conflict * Resistance, Rebellion, and Revolution * The American Revolution and the New Nation * The Establishment of the New Political Systems * The Jeffersonian Revolution * The Rise of Manufacturing and the Age of Jackson * The Union Expanded and Challenged * The Union Divided: The Civil War * The Era of Reconstruction * Western Expansion and Its Impact on the American Character * America Transformed into the Industrial Giant of the World * The Rise of American Imperialism * The Progressive Era * The United States and World War I * The Beginning of Modern America * The Great Depression and the New Deal * World War II * The Origins of the Cold War * Prosperity and Anxiety * America in an Era of Turmoil * Decline and Rebirth * Prosperity and a New World Order * The Threat of Terrorism and the Increase of Presidential Power * Contemporary America: Evaluating the "Big Themes" of American History