| Cracking the AP World History Exam, 2010 Edition (College Test Preparation) |  | Author: Princeton Review
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Scoring high on the AP World History Exam is very different from earning straight A's in school. The Princeton Review doesn’t try to teach you everything there is to know about World history–only the strategies and information you’ll need to get your highest score. In Cracking the AP World History Exam, 2010 Edition, we’ll teach you how to
-Use our preparation strategies and test-taking techniques to raise your score
-Focus on the topics most likely to appear on the test
-Test your knowledge with review questions for each topic covered
This book includes 2 full-length practice AP World History tests. All of our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the actual exam, and we explain how to answer every question.
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 A must buy for those who want a 5! January 26, 2010
Roohi Shamim (Houston, TX)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
My world history textbook was an absolute PAIN to read. As a result, I decided to purchase this book to supplement the overall experience for the class. And it helped: significantly.
The book starts off with info about the AP World History (WHAP) test, such as what to expect and how to answer questions. The huge chunk in the middle is like a secondary textbook, more on this later. The last part of the book contains 2 AP full length tests, in which I suggest you use one for a diagnostic and the second to test your skills.
If a WORLD HISTORY book makes me actually enjoy reading it, its obviously going to stick in my head better. And that is the magic of this book. Don't expect huge lengthy paragraphs on certain chapters; rather, information you will actually need for the test. The book is sprinkled with some comical effects that make it much more easier to understand. Also, there are small information boxes that let you connect places to places, the main focus point of WHAP.
The tests are probably the closest to College Board AP style as you will see in a reference book. Rather than asking for straight facts like some books I know, Princeton's uses an analytical basis for its questions. Furthermore, there is an answer key at the end with explanations about the answers as well.
Some flaws with the book include no primary resources and no example essays. Though the book does give guidelines on how to write the essays, it would be nicer to see actual ones along with commentaries. The lack of primary resources isn't that significant, but still noteworthy.
Overall, this is the BEST reference guide I've used for a class in a LONG time. If you want to make a 5 on your AP test, this book should definitely be your TOP priority.
Edit- 6/5/10
Hilariously enough, both of the tests in this book were much harder than the real AP exam. If you want amazing practice tests, this should be your first priority. DON'T USE THIS BOOK FOR ESSAYS. Go to the college board website and do the essays over there. They are official and well give you a better standing on what the test is like.
Secondly, one question I've been asked several times is if it is a good textbook supplement. Honestly, for the class itself, it's not enough. As stated above, the book will work wonders if you supplement it with a few notes of your own, but this shouldn't be your ONLY resource if you want to make an A in the class. I used course-notes to supplement this book, and as a result got the A.
What does this book work best as? A refresher. I can promise that nearing the time for the AP, I forgot many important details from the first semester. Thankfully though, this book let me recall names I had forgotten, such as Mamluk and the Hellenistic Era. It's good(actually, amazing) for the AP, as the AP doesn't require that much detail (this is based on only the MC), but your teacher will most likely incorporate details this book won't cover.
When I took the essays for the actual exam, I can just say that I felt a little screwed. The essays require a LOT more detail than the book provides. For example, one of the 2010 essays was to describe changes over time in African religion systems. The book briefly covered this, but it was only about 1/2 page of info. YOU WILL NEED MORE FOR THE ESSAYS (more significantly so as it is 50% of the grade). I wrote above that graded essays might make this book better, I change my mind, they really won't. I've seen the commentaries for the essays and the best way to get a perfect score is by following the basic guideline this book does include.
Will I change my rating? No. The book will do wonders for preparing you for the MC portion of the AP. Compared to other prep books, this will at least ensure you a 3 or 4; the others about a 2 or 3. However, that one point difference from a 4 or 5 will require some action on your part.
Final Advice:
If taking this class at school-
*Make sure to follow along what your teacher says.
*Add additional notes to the book that you may find helpful.
*Don't take the practice exams until the few weeks before the exam. They are extremely valuable. Time yourself accordingly and make sure to look at the explanations for why you got something right or wrong.
*Look at some of the tips below, especially for the textbook quizzes link.
If you are self-studying this course-
*Read the textbook part of the book at least 2 or 3 times. Make sure to read the commentaries, they are break-or-make what you will see on the AP questions.
*Take some textbook quizzes at this website (they are pretty close to AP level):
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Review the questions you got wrong and understand why you got them wrong.
*Take one practice test, and see how you do. Analyze the ones you got wrong. See any patterns? Review that chapter again in the book. If you guessed on any question, put a mark on it, so that your patterns aren't flawed. Repeat for Practice Test II.
*Take a look at some of the free response questions at:
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Do you see any prompt that might be tricky for you? If you see many of these, you need another information supplement. Find some outlines online and review them. If you only have trouble with a few, review what your PR says.
EDIT- 8/4/10
After a long delay from college board, I finally got my results, a 5! I thank this book along with online outlines for this. And if I can do it, you can too! Good luck!
Wonderful Study Guide November 8, 2009
C. L. Jordan
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I got this to help me study for the AP test in the spring. It is a great companion to my textbook as I get a different view on the same topic. Extra information is added to the subjects as well as a complete overview of the AP test, which is very helpful!
Worth its Weight in Gold! March 30, 2010
Mary (LOMITA, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I read the book in the weeks before the AP Exam last year and I got a 5...and history is definitely not best subject. What else can I say, this book is great! I just hope the APUSH book is equally effective. :)
Good May 15, 2010
M. Heidenreich
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Good review on history and how to take the test. Practice test with answers and their explanations were very helpful. Hint: dont spend too much time studying random facts because the test is mainly on larger ideas such as religion and government; I wasted a lot of time momerizing useless info. Good luck on the test and remember DONT STRESS BOUT IT!!!
Great Review book! May 18, 2010
Monica :D
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Princeton review for the World History AP exam is the best in my opinion. This is the reason that I was able to score a 4 on the exam last year. To be honest I did not pay attention in class most of the year so by the time that there was a week left for the exam I picked up this book and read it at lightning speed. It's very easy to read and grasp big concepts. The mock tests in the back are also very close to the actual exam. At first I had tried the Barron's book but that didn't work because it was too long and I did not have enough time to read the whole book.The Princeton review is perfect because it gets to the point and doesn't give you any unnecessary information.
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