AP United States History W/CD-ROM (Rea) the Best Test Prep for the AP Exam [With CDROM]

by Steven E. Woodworth, J.A. McDuffie, G.W. Piggrem

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0878913327
• ISBN13: 9780878913329
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: Research & Education Association
• Length: 640 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.5" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 16 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 11 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Simply the Best

I've seen every prep book out there for AP US History and I must say, REA is the best. Having already taken the AP test last year (and might I add scoring a 5 on the exam), all my studying and preperation came from this book. I didn't even bother to look over my volumonous notes... REA provides extensive information about literally every subject covered in the AP US History course. Looking even beyond this, this book also provides several tests as practice. Might I add, these tests are accurate representations of the actual mutiple choice section on the offical exam. I cannot stress enough how important it is that one take all of these practice exams before the actual test date. Not only does it provide you with a fairly accurate depiction of how you will score on the AP test, but it also allows you to review events and concepts you may have overlooked. If you are serious about scoring well on the AP test for US history I urge you to purchase this book -- and this book alone. To be honest, this is the best of the best... buying anything else in my mind, seems wasteful and unintelligent.

The Best AP US Review Book Out There!

I was unsure what AP review book to get at first and like everyone else, I checked out reviews online, trying to decide which was the "best." The two that had the best reviews were this one and the Princeton Review. I got both. I must say that the REA test prep book is the best BY FAR. You may not want to rely on the questions too much, because they aren't exactly the same as the AP exams, but the review section is excellent. I was never a studious note taker in class, but this book covers not only the political events but also the cultural changes too. All the major time periods are covered, all the information regarding presidents - their actions and their times - are covered, and even the social movements - including the arts, literature, and some music. The book provides a thorough overview of all that you need to know for the AP exam. If you read this book the few nights before the exam, it is extremely useful. I got an easy 5 using this book as a very helpful review. I highly recommend it to anyone hoping to do well on the exam.

Great Review Book!!!!!

I was not in the American History (AP) class, and I took the AP Exam using reading only this book. I received a 5 on the AP EXAM!!!! I would recommend this book to anyone thinking of taking the Exam. It gives the bare bones of the subject and accurately depicts AP style questions on its practice tests. When I took the test, I recognized similar questions that I had come across on the practice tests. It has all the facts you need for quick memorization and nothing you don't.

Weigh your options

Nobody's going to kid you, AP U.S. History is a tough class. If you're looking to do really well, you're probably going to have to work hard all year preceding the exam. Choosing a test-prep book is a confusing process, considering the myriad options. Your first step to doing well is buying this book. I've flipped through every other test-prep book out there; none come anywhere close to being this comprehensive. Instead of memorizing facts that may or may not be on the test (your sorry luck if they're not!), this book will give you enough information to understand the course of events, making it easier to deduce a correct answer within the options presented. If you give yourself enough time to actually review all of the material in the book, there will be no surprises on the test. The practice tests will over-prepare you if anything (I wasn't doing particularly well on any of them, but I managed a 5 on test day). Just a note, if you're looking to save a few dollars, consider the edition without the computer software. It might be easier to point and click while you're reviewing, but that option won't be there when the proctor hands you the test.

Very helpful

I took Ap U.S. History last year, and after getting a 5 on the exam in May 2001 I decided to review this book in hopes it will be helpful for future students taking this exam. Overall the book is very well done, with a good review section-not too short, and yet not too long. The real gem of the book for me, however, lay in the 6 practice tests. Even though the practice exams are not entirely like the ones on the Ap, they have very good questions and practice essays, that are worth doing. I used this book as a supplement to my class, and doing the practice questions not only increased my knowledge of U.S. History, but also helped me to better analyze and deconstruct AP questions. If you have an interest in history and are a decent essay writer, and are willing to memorize and analyze many facts, then i would reccomend taking this class, and purchasing a copy of this book.