AP courses are meant to replicate the educational experience of college-level classes. They are meant to challenge students for their understanding of the subject and develop critical thinking skills. Depending on the class some colleges may provide college credit if you get a certain score on the AP exam.
With AP Exams being less than a month away, students should start practicing and studying. Here are 5 ways to prepare for an AP test.
- Writing down information from the reading.
It’s very important to physically write notes, highlight important sections in a book, summarize sections of the reading and create flashcards of events or vocabulary terms. These methods are very effective when it comes to AP Literature and AP Biology.
2. Create a study group.
While some people learn more while working alone, many students learn best with others. Other students taking the course can provide insight and hold each other accountable for studying. This could increase the amount of time a person would study because they may feel pressure to uphold their responsibility to other students and themselves
Study groups are helpful for me because my peers hold me accountable and we all work together to succeed” said senior Adina Eastman.
3. Take advantage of free time.
During school hours you may have free periods that you could apply your energy and time into your course work. Using this time effectively can reduce the burden a person may have to study the material outside of school. It could help balance your priorities outside of school.
4. Norman Aid.
Students can use Norman aid to meditate and disconnect from their struggles that may include AP testing. This is a program at Beverly allows students to disconnect for up to 15 minutes during class. Norman Aid also offers counseling sessions for students which are entirely confidential.
“Norman Aid is there to support students before and after the testing season. Genevieve Pepin, one of the wellness counselors, said.
5. Use the website College Board.
College Board provides past free response and multiple choice questions from old AP exams. You can practice using the questions provided to see similar formatting to the actual AP exam. Depending on the AP exam, try creating practice DBQ questions and argumentative essays with the given multiple choice questions provided from the college board. If you don’t have an account here are the instructions.
It may seem like AP exams are a while away, however don’t fall behind! It is very too late to start studying. If you have more questions or need more information, go visit your BHHS counselor, your teachers, or if you’re feeling overwhelmed, Norman aid.
