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Comprehensive Guide to AP U.S. History Exam Format and Preparation Strategies

This resource outlines the format of the AP U.S. History Exam, which consists of multiple-choice questions, short answers, a document-based question (DBQ), and an extended essay. Emphasizing critical thinking over rote memorization, it encourages students to understand historical causation, continuity, and contextualization. Key strategies include examining sample questions, reviewing learning objectives, and practicing evidence-based commentary. The guide also provides insights into scoring and correction opportunities to enhance performance on the exam.

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Comprehensive Guide to AP U.S. History Exam Format and Preparation Strategies

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  1. AP U.S. History The Exam and Assessments Fall 2014

  2. Exam Format Part I: A. Multiple Choice 55 quest / 55 minutes Part I: B. Short Answer 4 quest / 45 minute Part II: A. DBQ, / 60 minutes Part II: B. Extended Essay 1 prompt / 35 minutes

  3. Revision of Exam • Knowing v. Understanding • Intended to test thinking skills (understanding) NOT memorization

  4. Go to my Website Find the sample questions under “Links” Read the the “Learning Objectives” in the boxes on page 7. What is the difference between “Patterns of Continuity” and “Historical Causation”? Other thinking skills: periodization, contextualization, interpretation Your commentary of evidence should show this…

  5. You try it… • What was the threat to the freehold ideal in midcentury New England, and what strategies did farming families use to preserve this ideal? • What type of thinking? • What is your evidence of an impact? • Create commentary that illustrates the thinking.

  6. Multiple Choice Debrief Scores will be +5 If your score is still below a 38, come in and do test corrections. Look at documents….

  7. Go to the “handouts” section Click on “Summer Assignment” Re-read the documents

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