The AP® US Government and Politics exam is coming up! Take a closer look at FRQ4, the argument question, with AP® U.S. Government expert Karen Waples. In this webinar, the aim is to empower you to help students construct an analytical claim/thesis, support it with evidence and reasoning, and write a refutation or rebuttal. We present examples from a previous exam, highlight common pitfalls, and discuss how to help students earn points on the exam. A Q&A section is also included for common questions we received during the live webinar. Watch here!  ... View more

While procedural due process has always been mentioned in the College Board CED, substantive due process was officially added in the 2023 revision. Join us as we examine the differences between procedural and substantive due process and delve further into the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments' roles in protecting liberties. Registrants will also receive a free-response question and a scoring guide to assess students' understanding of these concepts. Watch here! ... View more

Do you have last minute questions about the 2023 AP® Economics exams? Economics expert and author Margaret Ray can help you get your students AP®-ready for May. In this session, we will review the latest CED change, common exam mistakes, and how to best prepare students for the exam. A live discussion will follow, allowing you to ask questions, share exam prep strategies and connect with fellow AP® Economics teachers.   View Recording & Access Slides ... View more

You might have questions about the newest or most complicated graphs on the AP® Economics exams. Author David Anderson has answers. In this session, we'll go over exam changes, the toughest graphs, and how you can help students tackle that material in class. All attendees will receive a module on Topic 4.6: Monetary Policy and the chance to receive a copy of Krugman's Economics for the AP® Course, 4th Ed.   View Recording & Access Slides ... View more

This year has been bananas. If you’re stressed out, burned out, and cried out because you’re so far behind, we have the review tips to help. Join APSI® leaders and exam readers Ken Keller and Max Lu, as well as retired ETS professional Barbara Hildebrant, for some last-minute advice to get you and your students across the finish line.   View Recording & Access Slides If you're interested in learning more about Human Geography for the AP® Course, talk to your rep or sign-up for a demonstration at a time that works best for you. ... View more

From the authors of Fabric of a Nation and co-hosts of C-SPAN's 2020 Cram for the APUSH® Exam, Jason Stacy and Matthew Ellington discuss changes to the 2021 AP U.S. History exam, while including tips on how to incorporate important current events into a full AP course load. As May gets closer, how can you best prepare students for the new AP Exam? How can you address their questions about current events? This webinar will review the upcoming exam and help you engage your students to think beyond a curriculum. Fabric of a Nation  View Recording Here! ACCESS RECORDING ... View more

Teaching AP® U.S. Government is more challenging than ever—especially since the presidential election and its aftermath. How can you encourage debates among opinionated students without losing your job (or your mind)? How can you ensure that all voices are heard? How can you engage students in current events without overstepping personal boundaries? During this webinar, BFW author Karen Waples will answer these questions and those submitted in advance. She will share tips and strategies to tackle controversial topics in your classroom with balance and respect. Presidential Election Update American Government: Stories of a Nation  View Recording Here! ACCESS RECORDING ... View more

This year is already unlike any other. If you're faced with needing to quickly move your AP® History course online, LaunchPad can help. Created to support history BFW titles, LaunchPad is easy to learn and powerful to use. Join author Matt Ellington for an explanation of how he moved his APUSH® course online. A History of Western Society Since 1300 for the AP® Course  Fabric of a Nation  Ways of the World with Sources: For the AP® Course  ... View more

ON-DEMAND Join us for this introduction to Triangulated Teaching and Learning with Dr. David Anderson, co-author of Krugman's Economics for the AP® Course. Discover how providing students with multiple mediums of concept presentations can improve your teaching strategies. Triangulated teaching and learning also supports differentiation, which is more important than ever during this abrupt shift to online learning. Krugman's Economics for the AP® Course      About David Anderson David Anderson is the Paul G. Blazer Professor of Economics at Centre College. He has been involved in the AP® Economics programs for more than two decades. For five years he led the grading of one or both of the AP® Economics exams, and he speaks regularly at AP® conferences and workshops. He has authored dozens of scholarly articles and 15 books, including Krugman's Economics for the AP® Course. Anderson loves teaching introductory economics and has won awards for excellence and innovation in the classroom. ... View more

On-Demand Join leading AP® World History textbook author Robert Strayer and experienced AP® teachers Anda Lee Seat and Deborah Grebel-Becker as they discuss the new Course and Exam Description for AP® World History. Also learn what’s new with the full and brief versions of Ways of the World, Fourth Edition. This 45-minute presentation will be followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. ... View more

On-Demand Join us as we share review strategies in preparation for the upcoming AP® U.S. Government exam. We will discuss how to use the Essential Knowledge column from the framework, the importance of the foundational documents, and how to tackle the new question types – both multiple choice and free response. American Government: Stories of a Nation  ... View more

On-Demand Did you know APA convened a High School Psychology Summit to examine strategies for improving outcomes in psychology classrooms? Attend this webinar for information on deliverables from the Summit and strategies you can implement this fall. Presenters Charlie Blair-Broeker and Randy Ernst will provide every participant with specific ideas for classroom use. Thinking About Psychology, High School Version  ... View more

On-Demand Struggling to get to everything? Content AND skills? There is never enough time. Until now! Join APUSH® textbook authors Jason Stacy and Matt Ellington for a discussion on new ideas for teaching historical reading and writing skills both in class and as homework. All participants will leave with materials and strategies for implementing skill development in fall courses. Fabric of a Nation  ... View more

On-Demand Economists apply a set of disciplinary tools and reasoning practices to the study of economic behavior in a way that's different from the narrative approach to the study of the past. In addition to terms, definitions, and concepts, students must learn the tools of economic analysis and how to apply them. This webinar will provide tips, strategies, and practices to help students develop a tool-box they can draw from to answer any question the AP Exam can throw at them. Krugman's Economics for the AP® Course    Watch Recording ... View more

On-Demand In this webinar, Karen Waples and Ben Singh will use the FRQs from the operational exam to talk you through a series of tips to share with your students for each FRQ type. American Government: Stories of a Nation  ... View more