Hi, I'm a senior in hs. my AP US history (2) teacher gives us ridiculously specific questions on our test. I read the chapter over and over again like 4 times and I still end up getting a 60% how can I improve my studying strategies? thanks!!

Question

Doris

Answer 1

figure this out first: What did you miss, and why did you miss it?

Then, thinking on that, was it in YOUR notes? Do you make text notes?

The cornell method of notetaking (class and text) is very difficult to beat if you want to master material.

http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/cornellnotes.html

Instead of key points in the left, I favor questions, like what you might expect on the quiz over what is to the right.

Answer 2

Part of the problem may due to your study methods...or lack of them. These sites might be handy.

http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/BeHere.htm
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/Flunk.htm
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/Learning.Hints.htm
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/LearningRequire.html
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/LearningACE.html
http://www.members.cox.net/dagershaw/lol/MistakesLearn.html

Although all of these suggestions may not apply to you, most of them should be helpful.

I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.