A Perfect Plan for the Perfect Score
We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with
Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test
All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score
Your choice of three customized study schedules--so you can pick the one that meets your needs
The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time: Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program Step 2: Determine Your Readiness Step 3: Develop the Strategies Step 4: Review the Knowledge Step 5: Build Your Confidence
Topics include: The World History Environment and Periodization • Development of Agriculture and Technology • Structure of Early Civilizations • Rise of Classical Civilizations • Origins of World Belief Systems • Interactions in the Late Classical Period • The Rise and Spread of Islam • The Expansion of China • Changes in European Institutions • Interregional Trade and Exchange • Empires in the Americas • Empires and Other Political Systems • Hemispheric Exchange • Systems of Slavery • Cultural and Intellectual Changes • The Industrial Revolution and Social Changes • Demographic and Environmental Developments • World Trade • Political Revolutions • Western Imperialism • World Wars and Depression • The Cold War and the Postwar Balance of Power • End of the Cold War and Nationalist Movements • Global Trade •Technological Developments • Social Changes • Demographic and Environmental Developments
In a market that is exploding by 10% or more every year, McGraw-Hill's AP guides are strong sellers, with a reputation for quality, a logical and easy-to-follow instructional design, and bright, eye-catching covers. Now updated for all the latest exam changes!
About the Book The 5 Steps to a 5 series has achieved solid success, with more than 350,000 copies sold. Each book features an effective, 5-step plan to guide students' preparation program and help them build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence they need to succeed. Eye-catching covers and an attractive interior text design create a package with proven student appeal.
AP World History is one of the fastest growing Advanced Placement tests. It includes multiple-choice questions and essay questions requiring students to supply original discursive answers. This fully revised edition covers the latest course syllabus and provides model tests that reflect the latest version of the exam.
Key Selling Features
5-Step Plan to a Perfect 5: 1. Set Up Your Study Program 2. Determine Your Test Readiness 3. Develop Strategies for Success 4. Develop the Knowledge You Need to Score High 5. Build Your Test-taking Confidence
3 separate plans for 3 types of students
Review material updated and geared to the most recent tests
Savvy information on how tests are constructed, scored, and used
2 complete practice AP World History exams
NEW: Complete coverage of important 2011 course changes
Unique 5-step approach
Closely simulates real AP exams
Includes essay practice and sample essays
Updated to reflect latest tests
Market / Audience Primary Market is composed of high school students taking Advanced Placement courses in world history or studying for the AP exam on their own. In 2009, 143,426 students took the AP Test in world history, a 15% increase over 2008. The vast majority of US high schools now offer AP courses -- nearly 60% participate in the AP Program. As competition for admission into colleges intensifies every year, the AP program is expected to grow exponentially. Competitive colleges all look at AP scores and a good performance allows students to place out of survey courses, saving significant money in tuition expense.
Test Takers Annually (2009): AP World History 143,426 (+15%)
About the Author Peggy J. Martin (Del Rio, TX) teaches advanced placement world history at Del Rio High School in Del Rio, Texas.
