AP U.S. History Crash Course (REA: The Test Prep AP Teachers Recommend) [Paperback]

Larry Krieger (Author), Advanced Placement (Author), US History Study Guides (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0738608130 | ISBN-13: 978-0738608136 | Publication Date: February 17, 2010 | Edition: Second

REA’s AP U.S. History Crash Course 

Get A Higher AP Score in Less Time…Guaranteed! 

 

Updated Second Edition - Includes information based on the 2009 AP U.S. History exam! 

 

REA’s AP U.S. History Crash Course is perfect for the time-crunched student, the last-minute studier, or anyone who wants a refresher on the subject! 

 

Are you crunched for time? Have you started studying for your AP U.S. History exam? How will you memorize all those facts and important historical events before the test? Do you wish there was a fast and easy way to study for the exam AND boost your score? 

 

If this sounds like you, don’t panic. REA’s AP U.S. History Crash Course is just what you need. With our Crash Course, you can study the subject faster, learn the crucial material, and boost your AP score - all in less time.  

 

Our Crash Course gives you: 

 

Targeted, Focused Review – Study Only What You Need to Know 

 

The Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the AP U.S. History course description outline and actual AP test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time. Broken down into major topics and themes, REA gives you two ways to study the material — chronologically or thematically. This updated edition includes information based on the 2009 AP U.S. History exam! 

 

Expert Test-taking Strategies 

 

Written by an AP teacher who has studied the AP U.S. History Exam for 20 years, the author shares his detailed, question-level strategies and explains the best way to answer the multiple-choice and essay questions. By following his expert advice, you can boost your overall point score!  

 

Key Terms You Must Know 

 

Mastering AP vocabulary terms is an easy way to boost your score. Our AP expert gives you the key terms all AP U.S. History students must know before test day.  

 

Take REA’s FREE Practice Exam! 

After studying the material in the Crash Course, go online and test what you’ve learned. Our full-length practice exam features timed testing, detailed explanations of answers, and automatic scoring. The exam is balanced to include every topic and type of question found on the actual AP exam, so you know you’re studying the smart way! 

 

Whether you’re cramming for the test at the last minute, looking for an extra history boost, or want to study on your own in preparation for the exam – this is one study guide every AP student must have!  

 

When it’s crucial crunch time and your AP U.S. History exam is just around the corner, you need REA’s AP U.S. History Crash Course!    

 

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

AP U.S. HISTORY CRASH COURSE – GET A HIGHER SCORE IN LESS TIME

Late getting started? Facing too many AP tests? Use this course to learn the most in the least time!

Study Only What You Need to Know
REA’s AP U.S. History Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the Advanced Placement U.S. History exam and actual AP test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your study time.

Expert Test-Taking Strategies
Developed by an Advanced Placement teacher with many years of classroom experience, this AP U.S. History Crash Course presents detailed, question-level strategies for answering the multiple-choice, document-based, and free-response questions. By following the author’s expert advice, you can boost your score in every section of the AP U.S. History test.

Key Terms You Must Know
Knowing the right terminology can make a real difference in your AP score. Our expert advice includes the key terms you need to know before taking the AP U.S. History exam.

Free Online AP U.S. History Practice Exam
Our full-length online AP U.S. History practice exam includes every topic and type of question found on the actual exam. It offers timed testing, automatic scoring, and detailed explanations of answers. Helpful diagnostics pinpoint where you’re strongest and where you need to focus.

About the Author

 

About Our Author

 

Larry Krieger earned his B.A. and M.A.T. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his M.A. from Wake Forest University. In a career spanning more than 35 years, Mr. Krieger has taught a variety of AP subjects including American History, World History, European History, American Government, and Art History. His popular courses were renown for their energetic presentations, commitment to scholarship, and ability to build high AP exam scores. All of Mr. Krieger’s students scored above a 3 on their exams, with most students scoring a 4 or a 5. In 2004 and 2005, the College Board recognized Mr. Krieger as one of the nation’s foremost AP teachers.

 

Mr. Krieger’s success has extended far beyond the classroom. He is the author of several widely used American history, World history and AP Art history textbooks. In addition, he has also spoken at numerous Social Studies conferences and conducts SAT and AP workshops around the country. The AP U.S. History Crash Course is the second book Mr. Krieger has written for REA. It is the first of an innovative new series of test preparation books that will help students strategically and effectively prepare for their AP exams.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Research & Education Association; Second edition (February 17, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738608130
• ISBN-13: 978-0738608136
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,362 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #5 in Books > History > Historical Study > Study & Teaching
  • #7 in Books > Education & Reference > Education > Test Guides - College & University > Advanced Placement
  • #39 in Books > Education & Reference > Test Prep Central

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's what got me a 5., September 1, 2009

By 

A. Tam - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: AP U.S. History Crash Course (REA) (Advanced Placement (AP) Crash Course) (Paperback)

This book, I swear, has most definitely earned me a 5 on the 2009 APUSH test.
I personally was probably one of the hardest studiers in my APUSH class (ours wasn't taught well at all), and thus, I developed my own way of taking notes and such. Turns out, I never looked at those notes again seeing as I'm one of those types of people that outline EVERYTHING.

Quite frankly, I'm bad at shortening stuff, however this is where this book came into play. Two weeks before the APUSH test, I bought this book for 12 bucks, and read it through twice. From there I studied parts I needed to know most. It's lightweight, and summarized EVERYTHING into 3-5 facts for every important era/event you need to know. It tells you what you NEED to study, and what you do not, via little side bubbles of notes.

My recommendation, read your APUSH textbook first as to so you can get a general consensus of American history from the beginning to the 1970s (you won't need to know anything past that), and THEN buy this book. From there, start nitpicking the things you know well, and the things you don't know, and try to memorize the things you do not.
This book will really teach you what to study for your next upcoming APUSH test.

I swear, it's what got me a 5.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Study Tool, but don't expect a 5, May 16, 2010

By 

Adam Lincoln "A. Lincoln" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: AP U.S. History Crash Course (REA: The Test Prep AP Teachers Recommend) (Paperback)

The Crash Course book for AP US History is a good study tool. It reviews key areas and has some hints as to what the AP focuses on. The Crash Course helps to develop ideas for the Free Response section of the AP Test, but does not go in depth into many subjects. If you have studied the material all year, the Crash Course may be all you need. If you are looking for a great review that touches on everything, this book is not for you.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars so much help, May 24, 2009

By 

Paul Dash "history buff" (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: AP U.S. History Crash Course (REA) (Advanced Placement (AP) Crash Course) (Paperback)

I read this book twice in just under a week right before the AP test and the subject test for US history. I got an 800 (a perfect score, 100%) on the subject test, and I'm still waiting on my AP score, but I'm expecting a 5. It was thanks to this book - it's easy to read, quick, and was accurate in all of it's predictions about what would be and what wouldn't be on the AP test. As i studied, it gave me confidence because I knew that I was studying topics that would be on the AP test for sure, instead of my somewhat messy notes. It is lightweight and easy to carry, and within a week of my having it, most of my AP US history class had it as well. BUY IT, if you want to get a good score. 10/10