Total Page : 328
Publisher : McGraw Hill
Publication Date : 2009 11 11
>> Very Good for Nuts and Bolts
I teach AP World History and I bought this guide for one of my students who was not able to afford one And after he used it to raise his scores overall I concluded that it was a good nutshell and took a harder look at it
Apart from the fact that I have several national colleagues who recommend it my thoughts are that this book does an excellent job explaining in very easy even calm language just how to tackle multiple choice and essay questions on the AP World History examination However it is weak on content So the other reviewer in this thread is exactly right when he suggests that this nutshell and the Princeton and I would add Kaplan should be purchased as a set Together and used diligently as the AP World History course progresses I cannot see how they would fail to provide something of a boost as well as making the student more confident as he or she works through the review exercises
But IMPORTANT NOTE There is a distinct possibility that the College Board may be making significant changes to the format of the AP World History examination starting in academic year 2011 2012 So if you are thinking about a used purchase in that year or later please check the College Board s website to make sure that this book or earlier printings will serve It likely will not at least for any essay portion so it is something to bear in mind before the money is spent
Recommended
>> Does what it says on the tin
This is a great concise prep for the AP esp if you / your child are not in a class that teaches how to take the AP It gives very clear guidelines as to how to answer the questions there are marks for specific elements of the answer and an overview of the thematic approach The Princeton Review book has more actual subject review and is a good complement to this one but I would highly recommend getting them as a pair
