{"id":10771,"date":"2017-12-14t10:00:09","date_gmt":"2017-12-14t18:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/?p=10771"},"modified":"2017-12-10t13:19:16","modified_gmt":"2017-12-10t21:19:16","slug":"apush-cram-packet-study-smarter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/ap\/apush-cram-packet-study-smarter\/","title":{"rendered":"use this apush cram packet to study smarter"},"content":{"rendered":"
remember that saying, \u201cwork smarter, not harder\u201d? well, the same goes for studying. use our apush cram packet to help you study smarter, turning your prep time into an efficient, effective way to get ready for apush!<\/p>\n
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studying \u201csmarter\u201d is a practical way to manage your study time. how<\/em> you study can be just as important as what<\/em> you study. when using this apush cram packet to study, keep these key objectives in mind:<\/p>\n below are lists of our favorite apush materials for studying. use them to supplement your own apush class notes and resources. find what works for you and incorporate those activities into your daily study routine.<\/p>\n the best practice tests are full-length and include every portion of the apush exam. don\u2019t let the 3-hour duration turn you away – if you don\u2019t have time all at once, test yourself a section at a time. time yourself and total your score upon completion. not only is this a great way to get an idea of what the actual test will be like, practice tests also give you areas to focus on while studying!<\/p>\n like practice tests, online quizzes are a great way to review for apush. they are a quick and easy way to monitor your study progress. there are quizzes available for apush chapters, historical events, people and vocabulary – if you are looking for something specific, chances are there is a quiz for it! use quizzes to focus on individual concepts and target your studying.<\/p>\n like quizzes, flashcards provide a speedy way to review material. make your own sets with information catered directly to your needs, or study from one of the thousands of apush sets already available online. even better, some of the sites keep track of your scores so you can tell how accurately you know information. you can easily see what areas you need more work on, and which you already know well!<\/p>\n your personal notes and outlines from class will most likely be your best bet for review, but if you are looking to supplement them, there are great options online. some of the sites listed below contain more than just chapter notes; they are also useful resources for essay practice, quizzes and interactive study activities.<\/p>\n fortunately, if you have been attending class regularly, you are more prepared for the apush exam than you might realize. your chapter notes and reviews from class are valuable study resources. refer to them often while you study!<\/p>\n begin by marking out the time you have left until the apush exam. then divide that time by the 9 historical time periods<\/a> you need to review before test time. this helps establish how many days you have to study each individual time period.<\/p>\n for example, if there are two weeks remaining before you take your test, your study calendar could look something like this:<\/p>\n days 2-10: review one time period per day.<\/p>\n days 11-12: practice written portions of the test<\/a>, including short answer<\/a>, dbq<\/a> and long essay<\/a>.<\/p>\n day 13: review any sections you struggle with, including essays if necessary.<\/p>\n day 14: take the day off and relax before your test.<\/ul>\n make sure you review…<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n with only a short time left until your exam, make the most of the time you spend studying. this means staying engaged and motivated throughout your entire study session. you should minimize distractions, so put down that phone, turn off the tv and silence your notifications!<\/p>\n stay engaged<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n as mentioned earlier, testing yourself is a major component of studying smarter. as you review the materials listed below, schedule time into your study plan to allow for self-testing. it is a simple and easy way to discover potentially difficult sections, review material and monitor your progress.<\/p>\n there are many ways to self-test. if you have time, consider taking the full-length practice test<\/a> from college board. you can also use our apush study plans<\/a> if you still have one month or more before the test to study.<\/p>\n if you are truly using this apush cram packet to study in a short amount of time<\/a>, take a look at our favorite flashcards or online resources<\/a> to test yourself. they are quick, simple to use and free!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n to properly cram for apush, you actually have to study. as tempting as it might be to blow off studying, reviewing material before a test is always the smartest way to go. final review keeps information actively searchable in your mind so that you can retrieve and apply accurately during your test.<\/p>\n will you be using this apush cram packet? what are some other techniques that have helped you study smarter?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" remember that saying, \u201cwork smarter, not harder\u201d? well, the same goes for studying. use magoosh’s apush cram packet to help you study smarter, not harder!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":226,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[240],"tags":[276],"ppma_author":[24936],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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1. create a study calendar<\/h4>\n
\nday 1: take an official practice test.<\/a><\/p>\n
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4. keep studying!<\/h4>\n
\nwe hope our apush cram packet will help you save time (and stress!) when preparing for the upcoming exam. if you do have one or more months available to study, try using a tailored apush study plan<\/a> to space out your studying.<\/p>\n