Plan B: You Have One Semester to Prepare
January–February— Carefully read Chapters 1 , 2 , and 4 of this manual.
— Take the Diagnostic Test.
— Read and study the world history review sections that pertain to material that you have covered in
class.
— Read at least one source outside of class on a topic you are studying.
March— Review the world history content sections that cover the material you have studied in class.
— Form a study group.
— In your study group, practice writing and answering comparative and continuity and change-over-
time questions.
April— Take the practice test in the first week of April.
— Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses.
— Study appropriate chapters to correct weaknesses.
— Review the Period Summary after each period in this manual to review key comparisons and
changes and continuities.
— In your study group, create your own comparative and continuity and change-over-time charts.
May —First Two Weeks (You’re almost there!)— Ask your teacher to clarify things in your textbook or in this manual of which you are unsure.
— Review the historical material for as much of the year as you can.
— Review the practice test.
— Score your answers and analyze what you did wrong.
— On the day before the test, put away the books, do something fun, and get a good night’s rest.
— Walk into the testing room with confidence; you’re ready!
Commitment and discipline in studying are the most important factors in preparing well for the test.
—AP student