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<p>I'm in an APUSH class where the only thing we do is read the American Pageant (a textbook) cover to cover and we get tested on the chapters in chunks. Any good study tips in order to memorize a book? I already make outlines and study the outlines a bit but it'd be nice to get some more tips.
Thanks!</p>
<p>The main book I used for APUSH was the amsco. it was far more helpful than the pageant in my opinion.</p>
<p>Having a prep book for the AP test might also help because it’s better to have a “big picture” idea of what’s going on and then fill in the details by reading the American Pageant chapter. If you just start reading out of nowhere, the material can seem more confusing than it is. </p>
<p>It might help to read out loud to yourself. It makes it harder to zone out.</p>
<p>I’m not studying for the AP exam per se. He gives tests on every two to three chapters but we basically need to know the chapters inside and out. Jerlie, unfortunately I have no control over the book he gives us. But thanks for the tip halcyonheather.</p>
<p>you get tested on chunks of the chapters? lol unfair…i have units that are 3-4 chapters, and we’re tested on that, altogether :(</p>
<p>but you just have to read it, outline, read it again, take the online practice tests for the chapters (i think american pageant has that), and make flashcards (i actually think there are flashcards on the website that you can use…i remember using that website for american studies honors because my school’s weird and we use that textbook for honors and then a worse textbook for apush). </p>
<p>there’s a bunch of outlines for the chapters all over the internet, plus you can get a review book…those things will help before you read the chapter. and when you’re done reading it, you can read those again, to make sure you’ve understood.</p>
<p>also, this is kind of a given, but pay attention and take notes in class. people complain that the teacher just “reiterates the textbook,” but hearing a teacher explain things, and then taking notes, etc helps, and you can participate, ask questions, etc.</p>
<p>Review books with lots of practice questions plus flash cards sold by guide book publishers. That’s the key to all AP history exams</p>
<p>Thanks for the tips clementine. I’m glad I’m not in your position! I’ve tried making flashcards before but I spend way too much time on them I’ll just have to try to speed it up. But I’m not a fan of using online outlines. I feel like the ones on APnotes and such are not specific enough so I create my own so I’m not zoning out. Thanks for the tips!</p>
<p>well, you should make your own outlines and then read the outlines that are already out there, so you can make sure you have all the main points…that’s what i do at least</p>
<p>The amsco was a book I bought online and was cheaper than my Barron’s ap study book :)</p>
<p>AMSCO is probably the best review tool out there. There are a lot of reviews online, especially on Youtube. Just look up Adam Norris, he provides great review videos. Hope this helped!</p>