<p>I have the AMSCO book, and read about 40 pages today.
My problem is that I completely forgot EVERYTHING that I read after a couple of hours. I find it easier to remember facts when someone tells them to me (for example, a teacher).
HELP!</p>
<p>Grab a pencil and paper when you read. The paper doesn’t even have to be lined. As you come across names, people, places, ect - write it down. Be brief and use shorthand. The main point of this exercise is NOT to make a comprehensive set of notes. It is intended to force you to become a more active reader. Doing so will further engage you in the material and aid in memorization and recall.</p>
<p>I hope this helps.</p>
<p>^I second that. That said, I think making comprehensive notes could help as well (if you have the time). Not only does it force you to comprehend and organize the information, but simply the process of writing (or typing) it will help you memorize it.</p>
<p>Also, don’t expect to remember everything after reading it once. You probably need to review the text (or notes). It’d also be a good idea to quiz yourself using the questions AMSCO provides and possibly some online sources.</p>
<p>Take notes- it really helps!</p>
<p>Our teacher did not lecture once all year. We discussed the material and read scholarly articles, but we were left to learn the main chunk out of American Pageant. I extensive notes on every section and found that I could remember nearly everything (Pageant has way too much small facts). I suggest that you do the same.</p>
<p>The test isn’t until like 10 months from now… I think you should be studying a bit closer to the test date, I would give it a month or two until you start studying. When you do study, read carefully and take notes, there’s really no reason to rush unless you only have a few weeks left. About 2 months from the test, start reviewing everything again, and then in the last week or two I’d do intensive studying sessions. (Buy REA Crash Course, it helps immensely.) </p>
<p>But yeah, that’s just my opinion.</p>
<p>Definitely buy Crash Course. It was the most help to me for both the AP and SAT II.</p>