Best Way to Study?

On this site go over all the vocab for the chapters as well as take all of the tests here online until you get a %100 everytime :)
Another good idea is to study with a partner

studying with a partner is a good idea. Just make sure you do an equal amount of talking... don't 'use' each other
-Chris

:rolleyes: The best way to study, atleast for me, is to take notes. It is best to take good notes from the teacher's lecture. On this site you can also look at the time line and review vocabs, but to me thats not enough. You should read outline and then google details out and learn more :D . OR SIMPLY JUST [[READ YOUR BOOK]] :p >AND REVIEWTHIS SITE VOCAB & TAKE ITS QUIZ AND TEST.

AdminChris wrote:studying with a partner is a good idea. Just make sure you do an equal amount of talking... don't 'use' each other
-Chris
and also make sure that the partner isn't your girlfriend...yeah...anyways...

I have to change my study habits so often it's not even funny. I can't find just one thing that works for me all the time. Something will work for me for a couple weeks, then it won't and I have to spend a month finding a different way to study.

When I study for any history test, I normally reread the chapters, looking for specific key ideas. (Glancing over them, not reading word for word.) Then, I go over old quizzes/superquizzes, lecture notes, and anything else we've gotten, looking for ideas I've missed. Then, with some friends, bounce back and forth questions over vocabulary, ideas, and anything seemingly important.

Also good resources are the practice quizzes here, and on the American Pageant website - I've noticed a few from both locations popping up on our tests.

Some general DON'Ts though.

• DON'T play music that you like - it will distract you. Classical is best if you need background noise.
• DON'T have the T.V. on - same as above.
• DON'T study at your desk or on your bed. Move around to other areas of the house, such as a couch or even outside if it's a nice day. The new surroundings will keep retention higher.

if they are direct chapter tests, read the outlines on here. Trust me it works. Also pick a few points in the chapter to base off of, then build a "web" of facts (yeah...and I really do have a social life, its surprising) it helps especially for essays amd short answers, because you can make connections better!

I have no idea the best why to study because it also depends on the teacher. However, reading all the chapters, taking notes on them and the quizes on this site is the best way I can think of.

My favorite way to study is late at night, just b4 u goto slp. you remember it waaay better that way. also, write everything down at least once prior to the test, read the outlines, and only use the book for a reference. outlines cover nearly everyhting on the tests, so the book just wastes time if you read it. it goes too in depth, use the outlines to get a basic idea and then study from there. the tests on this site are awesome. use them to your advantage.

JF

I have found that taking notes and reading are my best ways of success. When it gets close to test time, I will study with a friend before school, or during a studyhall. Quizzing each other on people, events, and cause/effect. If I don't thoroughly understand a topic, i usually ask the teacher first. Then I either google it or I look on the outlines here. Based on results from my class, the people that rely too heavily on these outlines tend to do worse on tests.

RockChalk24 wrote:Since it's almost too late to figure this out, what's the best way (or as you see best) to study for APUSH tests? Any help is great.
The best way-i think-to study for a test or an exam in AP U.S. History class is to read the book(text book), and try to memorize as much history as possible; which would prove very great and beneficial in essays and DBQ's.