AP World History Crash Course

by Jay P. Harmon

AP® World History Crash Course® – A Higher Score in Less Time!
2nd Edition – Fully Aligned with the Latest AP® Exam Framework for 2018 and Beyond

REA’s AP® World History Crash Course® is the top choice for the last-minute studier or any AP® World History student who wants a quick refresher on the course.

Are you crunched for time? Have you started studying for your Advanced Placement® World History exam yet? Do you wish there was a fast and effective way to study for the exam and boost your score?

If this sounds like you, don’t panic. REA’s Crash Course® for AP® World History is just what you need. Go with America’s No. 1 quick-review prep for AP® exams to get these outstanding features:

Targeted, Focused Review - Study Only What You Need to Know
REA’s all-new 2nd edition addresses all the latest test revisions taking effect through 2018. The book covers the full range of AP® history reasoning skills (formerly described by the College Board as historical thinking skills), including “contextualization,” “comparison,” “causation,” and “continuity and change over time,” which requires test-takers to be conversant in patterns across world history.

Our Crash Course® review is based on an in-depth analysis of the revised AP® World History course description outline and sample AP® test questions. We cover only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time.

Expert Test-taking Strategies and Advice
Written and researched by Jay Harmon, a seasoned AP® World History teacher and former member of the College Board's AP® World History Test Development Committee, the book gives you the topics and critical context that will matter most on exam day. Crash Course® relies on the author’s extensive, strategic analysis of the test’s structure and content. The author presents detailed, question-level strategies for answering all AP® World History question types. By following his advice, you can boost your score in every section of the test.

Are You Ready for Test Day? Take REA’s Online Practice Exam
After studying the Crash Course®, go to the online REA Study Center to reinforce what you’ve learned with a format-true full-length practice test. Our practice exam features timed testing, detailed explanations of answers, and automatic diagnostic scoring that pinpoints what you know and what you don’t. We give you balanced coverage of every topic and type of question found on the actual AP® World History exam, so you can be sure you’re studying smart.

Whether you’re using the book as a refresher in the final weeks before the exam, looking for a great way to stay on track in your AP® class throughout the school year, or want to bolster your prep for the exam with proven score-raising techniques, Crash Course® is the quick-review study guide every AP® World History student should have.

When it’s crunch time and your Advanced Placement® exam is just around the corner, you need REA’s Crash Course® for AP® World History!
 
 
 
 
 

Genres: Nonfiction, School

240 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2011

Reviews

[Allison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating a book like this is hard. I didn't really want to give it a four because that is what I give books that I really like and enjoy, but this book did serve its purpose. I mean I think it was helpful to me for the exam. So this is probably more of like a 3.7 or 3.8 for me. I picked this study book because my teacher said it was good and because she said one of her students who got a 5 the year before said it really helped him. Having not received my score yet I can't be entirely sure of how helpful this was, but it was mainly what I used to study. What I really liked about it was that it was easy it read. It was something I could just sit down with and read about 20 pages or 2 chapters of a night. I also liked the size (I know a little weird, but hear me out). Most of the study books for AP courses are like workbook sized books, but this book was the size of a normal paperback novel. I think that made it easier to carry with me and made it easier to just flop down in a chair and read it instead of working through it like a workbook. Another thing I liked was that it wasn't like a workbook, meaning I could just go through and read it. I also liked the review of the different time periods and the way the chapters in each time period were broken up. The time periods are broken up really well and provide a simple review of everything that is important in each time period. By reading a few chapters a night, I was able to take bite sized pieces of review. Additionally, the content is very succinct and the language used is easy to understand. Overall, this book was helpful for my exam and provided a good review of the material. If you just need a quick review of the time periods or the structure of the exam, or of important terms and concepts, this book will definitely help with all of that. I would recommend study book to others who are taking AP World History.

[Jackie Trexler · Rating 3 out of 5]

How do you rate a book like this? Yes, I liked it in that it was helpful, but I didn't ENJOY cracking this book open every day.

The point is, it was an excellent way to cram in everything I needed to know for this AP test but was never taught in class in under two weeks. I highly recommend these books to anyone taking AP tests in the future; they're a great way of funneling down the information into a book you can easily get through without wanting to pull your brains out through your ears just for something entertaining. Some of the little remarks even induced a snicker here and there. And ok, I got through APUSH without Crash Course and still got a 5 on the exam so world history shouldn't be that different, except that we had a different teacher and I found that getting outside help would be necessary if I wanted to get above a 3. So, unless your teacher is absolutely stellar or you are, seriously, help yourself and get this book! Teenager-friendly, to the point, and time-efficient, I'll probably owe my exam results to Crash Course!

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was really helpful in preparing me for the AP exam; Mr. Kriegger efficiently funnels down the information that students really need to know for the test. Not only that, but the format is easy to understand and I found it to hammer out the problems I was having remember what was happening in different places around the world at the same time. I will definately use these books for my AP Biology, Physics, and English Language exams next year.

[Jordan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nice! It compiled everything I needed to know into very organized bullet points and chapters. I also loved the helpful charts and practice test. Perfect for last-minute studying and cramming!

[Lexie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'M MARKING ALL THESE REVIEW BOOKS AS READ BECAUSE I READ THESE FOR THREE WEEKS GODDAMNIT AND THEY ARE GOING TO COUNT TOWARDS MY READING CHALLENGE

[Cecilia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful