I've been questioning wether if the AP World Test is worth taking, in time and money. Not that money is an issue, but assume that I fail (will), it's such a waste as well as time wise. My parents encourage me to take the test (like all), but I know my limits. I reviewed some of the AP questions on here and I just gasp just reading it. They are so complicated and indepth! I know that if i were to have all the information memorized now, I will not be able to write out a good answer, analysis, or DBQ. I currently take AP world class and though the teacher is very intelligent (naming dates and events noone can relate to, at least for me), I just can't recall the information and rely heavily on the book and outlines-- i can't get use to the way he teaches (some even suggest that i take notes on every sentence he says...) For example, my dates are jumble together nor can I get a sense of the 'modern period' that he keep mentionning. Was it 1750? It seem so far away. Without notes in front of me, it is as though i've never taken the course. Does anyone have any way to tackle the DBQs? I tried my best to do the old fashion way of studying-- read. But every sentence seem to be of common sense--- how back in the days, society was backward in everyway under a monarchy of some sort who devalued woman and children. Here and there would be new information like footbinding in china and tributes (I don't even recall the states that was involved!) While the modern is basically industrialization. How did you guys handle those analysis questions when comparing the countries, events, etc. Any way to better be prepare (IF and only IF i decide to take it) What should I do to even comprehend when in this class?? :(:(:(:( I am considering dropping out and take a regular class, after all, better to understand in a lower class.
I ALWAYS NEED HELP IN WORLD HISTORY, ALGEBRA II CHEMISTRY, FRENCH, BIOTECH, ENGLISH...:(:(
do NOT drop out! the AP world history class is one of the most fun to take. Keep up hard work and determination though...you eill come through i felt the same way ath the beginning of my ap world..but i wound up getting a 5 on the test
yea my sister took it even though she got a 3 so it won't count but she says that colleges look into that and see that you tried or are more mature to take that class or whatever
Yeah, what chilidavison said, Do NOT drop Ap world. Seriously, just dont do it. Im taking APWH right now and i know what you mean, when the class first started some of the questions the teacher asked us during class blew me away. I was like woaaa...i dont understand this at all..wtf. But I got used to it and do well now.
So, my advice is, well..to maybe improve your memory. Unless of course thats not what the problem is. But if your problem is the concepts, than just go through an event slowly, and dont look at it from the perspective of a student. Look at the event from the perspective of an analyzer. Picture it unfolding around you, and try to picture how people in that time acted and reacted. Just try to piece it all together.
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huh, i never thought of it that way. It kinda make me feel guilty and selfish a little since i did not try to solve the problem but just trying to find an easier way instead. I have been reading the outlines on here and in comparison, my outlines are wayy off! No wonder (perhaps) i am not comprehending. Furthermore, i must say that memorizing is one of the problem as well. Thanks all, however, i decided not to take the ap test b/c i literally failed my midterm and that america kinda is in an eco slump if not recession (to me it is) & we cant waste any more $
I ALWAYS NEED HELP IN WORLD HISTORY, ALGEBRA II CHEMISTRY, FRENCH, BIOTECH, ENGLISH...:(:(
You can't drop out. I'm taking World too. And this week, I'm gonna take the AP World book to review. If you work at it enough, you can tackle the test
Not taking the test I can understand. Sometimes the money isn't worth it, especially if you're school makes you pay the 80 bucks for the test even if you take one. But if you're problem is simply study techniques I strongly urge you to stay in the class and would suggest you take the test anyway if you're able. Please contact me if you have any questions about studying or classes or what not. My e-mail is [email protected]" class="bb-email">[email protected] and my AIM screen name is pianogirl2422 or you could always PM me as well. Stay strong and keep at it - I know you have it in you.
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