<p>I saw my schedule today and my teacher for the class is one who many consider a bad teacher. I will be taking the IB equivalent class, but if what others say is true, then I probably will have to mostly self-study for the AP World History exam. Is it a manageable one to study for with test prep books such as the Princeton Review? I'll be a junior, btw. :) Thanks!</p>
<p>Perhaps since you have the IB class (I only had a regular version), but I’d recommend using Barrons to get that guaranteed 5.</p>
<p>Okay. Are there any must-have guides, like the Amsco is for APUSH?</p>
<p>Awesome, thanks - I saw your post on another thread and bookmarked the ebay link. I’ll need a good in-depth review guide like Amsco though, since the IB course starts in the 1800s and doesn’t cover the same material as the AP World course does - do you have any recommendations for those? Class started a few days ago, and I actually really like the teacher, but the IB course content is going to be really different…</p>
<p>I would recommend reading Barron’s to start with. Then, having done that, pick up PR World History and read it. Highlight it, study it, and know it well. Read Barron’s again if you feel like it. Take some practice tests. When you start to prepare for the free response sections, focus on sticking to the rubric. On the DBQ, for example, thesis, group 1, group 2, etc. It is definitely manageable to earn a 5 on AP World History through self study. Good luck and don’t stress out!</p>