Frequently Asked Questions and other INFORMATION

1. What should be my Number One Priority in APUSH?
2. What should I be doing to improve my grade?
3. How do I handle the tremendous workload?
4. What if I have made an honest attempt but am still not doing well?
5. Will extra credit help my grade?

What should be my Number One Priority in APUSH?

Learning.  Self-motivation and dedication to actually learning 
and 
understanding history.  Commit yourself to using class time 
wisely.  If you 
come to class well-prepared and with your homework, class 
activities and 
lectures will reinforce and solidify what you have already 
studied on your 
own.  If you come to class unprepared, you have NO CHANCE of 
doing well in 
APUSH.

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What should I be doing to improve my grade?

1)Online chapter quizzes with your added notes.
2)Bursons: Read the long version, print out the outline, add your 
notes
3)T.Jordan's practice quizzes
4)USHistoryQuizPage: multiple choice & matching
5)Essay themes: a)for each chapter b)ongoing themes (Women, 
African 
Americans, Political Parties, Natives American Indians, Foreign 
Policy, 
Domestic Crisis, etc.)See Link to APUSH TIMELINES for help: 
http://www.geocities.com/shsapush/

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How do I handle the tremendous workload?

STUDY GROUPS!!! Divide and conquer.  
1)Create study groups of aprox. 4 people
2)COMMIT to weekly meetings
3)Come prepared: a)be thoroughly familiar with your assigned 
section
b)give well prepared notes to your group members c)discuss topics 
until every 
group member has a solid grasp on subject matter

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What if I have made an honest attempt but am still not doing well?

1) Set up a group or individual conference with Ms. Graner or Ms. 
Whorley ASAP.
2) Show up to all optional study sessions.

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Will extra credit help my grade?

YES and NO.  Extra credit should be a last priority.  Extra 
credit will only 
elevate a borderline grade.

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