How to Study in an AP Class

Stage III: “Stuff I Don’t Know”
When: 		1-2 days before the assessment

Objective:	To comprehend the most difficult topics or
the few you still struggle to comprehend

How:		Use list from Stage II to look up what you
still don’t know.  Re-read your notes or
parts of the textbook.  Ask questions.

Resources:	Course notes, textbook, websites, teacher

Stage I: General Review
When: 		5-7 days before the assessment

Objective:	To do a broad review of all the material
that will be covered on the assessment

How:		Review notes, note cards, review books

Resources:	Course notes, reading notes, note cards,
Fast Track to a 5, review books (many in
GHS LRC), HippoCampus, websites

Stage II: Practice
When: 		3-5 days before the assessment

Objective:	To practice multiple-choice questions

How:		Read the question.  Before looking at
choices, consider all you know.  Then,
explain why each choice is (in)correct.
Make list of items to review again.

Resources:	Online quizzes, FT5, review books