The Best Test Preparation for the Advanced Placement Examination: United States History (Advanced Placement (Ap) Test Series) [Paperback]

Jerome A. McDuffie (Author), Steven E. Woodworth (Author), S. W. Woodworth (Author)

Book Description

Series: Advanced Placement (Ap) Test Series | Publication Date: 1998

Included in this book are six exams which accurately depict the scope and content of the actual AP examination for United States History from the first North American colonies to the present. Also included is an extensive history review-over 200 pages-which contains descriptive analyses of major topics in United States history for the essay questions, as well as a wealth of factual information found on the exam. For college-bound high school students. Includes the complete AP US History Test Prep book plus interactive software. The book and software complement each other. The software offers three complete exams under actual exam conditions with controlled timing and question order. It automatically scores test performance, provides analysis, and directions for further study. Includes Windows and Macintosh disks. Suitable for any PC with 4 MB of RAM minimum, Windows 3.1, or 95, or 98. Any Macintosh with a 68020 or higher processor, 4 MB of RAM minimum, System 7.1 or later.

Product Details

• Paperback: 640 pages
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn; Pap/Dis edition (1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878910980
• ISBN-13: 978-0878910984
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.7 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #933,790 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Honestly the best book for the Test and for the Course, June 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Best Test Preparation for the AP United States History Test Preparations) (Paperback)

I purchased this book early in the year so I could have an alternative to reading the long chapters in my history book. This book gives a great concise summary of all the material you need to know for the AP test in May. The information was great in picking out the important stuff from each section in history. Even on regular class tests, with just review out of this book and various sights on the Internet I was able to score A's on basically every single test I took. After taking the practice tests (6 is more than any of the other books) I was so well prepared for the test and several questions from this book appeared on the test in a different format. All my friends purchased various other books and I read those also, but it came no where in matching the information in this book. For every question on the practice test, a complete reason for the answer is given and is so helpful when learning from errors. You can't go wrong choosing this book.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The title really is true..., May 19, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Best Test Preparation for the AP United States History Test Preparations) (Paperback)

As a teacher of AP U.S. History myself, I can tell you that this is THE best review book on the market today. A few years ago, I purchased a set to give to every one of my students at the beginning of the year to use as a supplement to our textbook. The introduction of the book is very informative, explaining how the exam is administered and the exact formulas the evaluators themselves use to grade the essays and how that factors in with the multiple choice to calculate the final grade. The actual review content is thorough enough to provide an excellent "brain refresher," but isn't too dense. The six practice tests are excellent ways to review and see which areas a student needs to focus more on during their studying. I also highly recommend purchasing this same book but with the CD-ROM software to accompany it; the software creates a realistic testing environment, timing the student for both the multiple choice and writing sections as if they were taking the real test. The detailed explanations for each multiple choice question are also a great way to review, especially if you get a specific question wrong. I tell my students every year: don't go out and waste your money on buying more review books and practice tests, because everything you'll need to succeed on the exam is right in the book I gave you earlier this year!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best, August 18, 2005

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Chalice "Jessica" (Bloomington, IL, Land of the Corn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Best Test Preparation for the AP United States History Test Preparations) (Paperback)

When I showed up with this book in APUSH one day, everybody was laughing at me. Everyone else bought the Princeton Review book. (Literally) However, this book got the best reviews on this site, and I was DETERMINED to use it. It's handy-sized, so I carried it around with me during school, doing some extra studying whenever I had a spare moment. This is not a flashy, funny book. I didn't WANT a flashy, funny book. This review book tells it like it is. It basically is a 215 page review of United States history from 1500 to 2001. It captures the major events and details from every time period from the discovery of America to 9/11. I just read it like a book. I was amazed by what I remembered. It writes in a simple, understandable fashion that allows students to grasp what it's trying to say without a lot of flowery detail. At the end are SIX practice tests. I took them all over a period of two months. At first, I was discouraged, because I wasn't doing as well as I wanted to. However, by the sixth test, I had done a lot better. There are literally, questions on the actual AP Exam that are nearly word-for-word from this book. I faced the test nervously, but knowing I'd done my best to prepare. It was harrowing, I must admit, but well worth it. Last month I got back my scores, and I got a 5. This book really did help me. It probably isn't the best for anyone. If you don't have a good memory, don't like reading much, or like to have a lot of extra junk in your book, this isn't the book for you. However, I have to say thanks to "The Best Test Preparation for the AP United States History Test" because it got me a 5. See if it'll work for you too.