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Lamb, Pamela K. 5 Steps to a 5 AP US Government and Politics, 2012-2013 Edition. McGraw-Hill, 2011.

5 Steps to a 5 AP US Government and Politics, 2012-2013 Edition

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Published:  May 2011

eISBN: 9780071751643 0071751645 | ISBN: 9780071751636

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The strong-selling 5 Steps to a 5 brand now offers students even more ways to prepare for the exam with skill-building flashcards that provide 600 essential terms for easy memorization using the convenience of on-the-go study.

About the Book The 5 Steps to a 5 series has achieved solid success, with more than 500,000 copies sold. The brand has expanded in to include additional types of products: selected CD-ROM versions of the books, digital products for the iPod, and now print flashcards!

U.S. Government and Politics is one of the most popular and most demanding of the Advanced Placement tests. It includes multiple-choice questions, an essay, and free-response questions – all requiring students to have a substantial depth of knowledge in the subject.

Expert author Pamela Lamb has selected 600 key terms that frequently appear on AP U.S. Government and Politics exams to help students achieve up to a maximum 5 score. 5 Steps to a 5: AP U.S. Government and Politics Flashcards is an extra tool for students to increase their knowledge. Students now have an additional way to master the key terms that are the basis of AP U.S. Government and Politics success, delivered in a format that is convenient for their lifestyle.

Key Selling Features

  • Accessible style and format

  • Bulleted list of key information for each term

  • Large audience: 177,522 AP U.S. Government and Politics test-takers a year

  • Convenient packaging in a portable box

  • 1 term per card for the student's convenience in putting the words in the desired order and removing terms from the pile once they are learned

  • Intensive practice with terminology that is likely to appear on the exam

  • Flashcard format enables students to quiz themselves independently

Market / Audience Primary Market is composed of high school students taking Advanced Placement courses in U.S. Government and Politics or studying for the AP exam on their own. In 2008, 177,522 students took the AP Test in U.S. Government and Politics, a 10% increase over 2007. 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: AP U.S. Government and Politics 177,522 (+10%)

Author Profile Pamela K. Lamb (Del Rio, TX) teaches AP U.S. government and politics at Del Rio High School and is a reader of AP tests in history, government, and economics.

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

Author Profile

Pamela K. Lamb

teaches AP U.S. government and politics at Del Rio High School and is a reader of AP tests in history, government, and economics.