WHAP
World History (Advanced Placement)
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Tips to succeeding in WHAP:
1) Have realistic expectations about what you can do. This is a college level course. Most (if not all) of you are freshmen, taking your first AP class. If the class is challenging, then you are probably doing it right.
2) Don't try to take shortcuts. At the end of the day, you need to know the information for quizzes, tests, essays, and for the AP exam. While being more efficient with your time is great, it also needs to be effective.
3) Don't confuse quantity with quality. Having a notebook full of notes is not the same as understanding the information. Make sure you have time to review, finding different ways of connecting the information to other knowledge. And remember that the information we go over in the fall will be tested at least three more times prior to the AP exam. Review.
4) Use other resources. There is a lot out there. There are great YouTube videos which go over many of our topics. If you find something really good, please share it with the rest of the class.
5) Ask for help. The worst thing you can do is assume you have to go it alone, especially if you are struggling. Create a student study group (or see if one already exists). Talk to your parents. Talk to me. I can't guarantee you'll get back on track immediately, but there are lots of things that can be done to help. My most important job is to help you succeed.
This calendar should provide a general overview of our direction for the year. Reading sections are noted by Unit/Topic and page. A few quizzes are noted in the beginning, but assume you will have an open-note reading quiz the day each set of notes are due. Vocabulary quizzes and writing assignments are not listed but will also take place on a regular basis. All dates and assignments are subject to change, and class/Google Classroom changes take precedence over what is listed here.
As we get closer to our final review for the year, a more detailed calendar will be provided for the activities and assessments for those weeks.
Knowing where to start with note-taking is always a challenge. Attached are outlines for every section in the book, broken down by reading assignment. Use them to help guide you towards those parts of the readings that are most important.
You may print the outlines, but remember that all notes on them must be DONE BY HAND. Typed/printed notes (beyond just the outlines) will not be accepted for credit, nor will they be allowed to be used on open-note tests, quizzes, or essays.
You should also be mindful of vocabulary. While some of it is listed here, be sure to use the vocabulary lists to include relevant vocabulary in your reading notes as well.
Vocabulary - Recognize and Be Familiar
Vocabulary - Recognize and Be Familiar
Being able to successfully use vocabulary is a vital part of being successful in AP World History. But you don't need to know everything. This list contains a broad overview of terms which you should be familiar with and should be able to place in context. For instance, you should know that the "Hanseatic League" was in Europe and was a trade network.
Vocabulary - Must Know
Vocabulary - Must Know
And then there are the "must know" words. These are terms which you should know in detail, along with supporting information related to that term. For instance, in addition to knowing that "Zheng He" was a Chinese explorer, you should also know that his voyages represented the best of Chinese maritime technology, and that his voyages were extensive. You should also know that the end of his voyages in 1433 marked a significant shift in China becoming much more isolated.
About the Course:
Attached are a list of expectations and requirements for our class. At the risk of sounding repetitive, this is a college-level class that is being taken by high school freshmen. That distinction is one I am well aware of and one that I take into account in many different ways. Even so, the class is challenging and you should be challenged by it. This document outlines some of those expectations and challenges, and offers some tips on how we can work through them together.
In addition, AP World History follows the curriculum outlined by the AP College Board, creators and administrators of the AP program and AP Exam. While every teacher develops their own materials and procedures, the core content and skills expectations are the same. More information about AP World History and the AP Exam can be found at the College Board website, located here:
https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-world-history-modern
The end of each section of our textbook includes several practice questions. While these questions will NEVER be used for a grade, they are still excellent practice and a great opportunity for self-assessment. It is expected that you will answer the multiple-choice questions when you finish each reading/note taking assignment. The answers for those questions are posted here.
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