<p>I was just wondering how everyone is studying for their history tests. I found an effective (though time-consuming) method for Euro last year - I read lecture notes and made flashcards on a spaced repetition system called Anki. I'm doing the same thing for US this year. The only problem I have with it is that it takes forever, but I guess that's with studying for any of these history tests...</p>
<p>I’m re-reading the review book, maybe something else when I finish it.</p>
<p>US: read AMSCO, practice tests, bam done. I’m mostly doing this for the SAT II US Hist 'cause I’ve already scored a 5 on an APUSH practice test.</p>
<p>I’m only taking the AP European History. I’m going to go through a workbook that accompanies my textbook. I am also writing out ASPIRE charts for every major era, listing the Artistic, Social, Political, Intellectual, Religious, and Economic key points for each. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Taking both Euro and US.</p>
<p>For both I’m reading through the review books, underlining and writing down relevant notes on the sides of the pages. Hopefully before the tests (both on the same day!) I’ll be able to read them through again–if not I’ll buy the shorter versions of different companies (Crash Course, and DH) and read through those instead, highlighting what I STILL don’t know.</p>
<p>Then the night before I skim through the highlighted (takes like an hour, tops) and read what I wrote in the margins that sum up all of the facts very quickly. The morning of I’ll probably skim over it all and make sure that it’s in there somewhere, and go for it!</p>
<p>For Euro (took last year), I just read the Barron’s book, skimmed through my teacher’s notes (they were very detailed), and also listened to Hank’s Podcasts. I would say the podcasts are extremely helpful, so Google them. Also, in terms of practice, I took ONE practice test that was offered by my school. I scored a 5 on that and the real thing. Euro is very easy to do well on. </p>
<p>For APUSH, I have finished reading 5 Steps to a 5. I also have very detailed notes from my teacher, but I am not planning on reading those at all. I am also doing as many practice tests as I can get (four released by CB, four from review books) and am generally scoring 5’s based on the MC.</p>
<p>^I’m reading Barrons this year for Euro too.</p>
<p>AP Euro this year - I’m not too worried though, since history is my favorite subject and I’ve been reading throughout the year.
I bought the SparkNotes Power Pack and a Viault review book.
The Flashcards are nice, and then the two practice tests are even better.
I took one practice test (a SparkNotes one - I really feel like these are harder than the AP test), and got a 70% which is a bit disappointing but then I haven’t reviewed yet. I plan to read through the review book, and take notes, try some of those FlashCards in my spare moments, and of course the in class review is great. Unfortunately I’m missing 2/4 days before the test due to other AP tests.</p>
<p>Fun fact: Hank went to my high school. He did it to get his Eagle Scout badge. He’s also kind of cute.</p>
<p>And I’m going on a drug-induced study binge and just reading my review book. If I can find it…</p>
<p>Apush: reading wiki notes. It bolds important words that will probably show up in the exam. It is really specific and is helping me a lot</p>
<p>Practice tests, practice tests, practice tests
I find that at this stage in the game, I learn the most from practice tests. Particularly ones in textbooks that have detailed explanations of the answers. I mostly used my released exams to see what my grade would have been</p>