$19

weekly

or $148 for 8 classes

Apush Exam Prep | Master Multiple Choice, SAQ, DBQ, & LEQ

Completed by 2 learners

Ages 14-18

Live Group Course

This is the perfect course to help prepare your student for the AP US History exam! This 8-week AP US History prep course helps students master multiple choice questions and improve their skills in writing SAQs, DBQs, and LEQs.

Jordan Chesson - 13 Years Education Experience

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Live video meetings

1x per week, 8 weeks

2-12 learners per class

50 min

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What's included

8 live meetings

6 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Assignments

1-2 hours per week. Students will need to write at least some of their DBQ outside of class in order to finish and receive feedback from me on what they did well and what they should work on.

Mastery Evaluation

Students may be provided extra support or help questions and/or documents if needed to support their exam prep efforts!

Certificate of Completion

included

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12

What will be taught?

This course will teach essential skills for mastering APUSH multiple choice questions, SAQs, DBQs, and LEQs. Students will learn strategies to analyze questions, craft strong arguments, and manage their time effectively for exam day.

What topics will you cover?

Each week focuses on a key component of the APUSH exam:
-Multiple choice strategies and practice.
-Writing and structuring SAQs, DBQs, and LEQs.
-Analyzing historical documents and incorporating evidence.
-Timed practice sessions and mini-exam simulation.

How is your class structured?

Each 50-minute session includes a combination of:
-Warm-ups to review key concepts.
-Strategy-focused mini-lessons.
-Hands-on practice with feedback.
-Group discussions to reinforce learning.

How will you teach?

I’ll use a mix of interactive lectures, games, slides, and video clips to keep students engaged. Activities are designed to help students apply what they learn immediately, with plenty of real APUSH questions and practice questions.

What's your teaching style?

My teaching style is dynamic, student-centered, and approachable. I focus on breaking down complex tasks into manageable steps while making learning engaging and interactive.

How much will learners get to interact with you?

Students will engage in:
-Real-time discussions and Q&A sessions.
-Collaborative practice activities, including peer feedback.
-Individual guidance during practice sessions and reviews.
-This course balances direct instruction with active student participation to build skills and confidence for the APUSH exam.

***If you would like more targeted, 1:1 help, check out my APUSH 1:1 Tutoring listing!***

Learning Goals

Students will be able to analyze and answer AP-level multiple-choice questions accurately using effective strategies.

Students will be able to write clear and concise Short Answer Questions (SAQs) that demonstrate historical thinking skills and evidence-based responses.

Syllabus

Curriculum

Follows College Board Advanced Placement Curriculum

Standards

Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards

8 Lessons

over 8 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Week 1: Introduction to APUSH Exam Format & Multiple Choice Strategies

 -Overview of the APUSH exam structure.
-Focus on multiple-choice question strategies.
-Review key themes and concepts that commonly appear.

50 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Week 2: Mastering Multiple Choice Questions (Practice Session)

 -In-depth practice with AP-level multiple-choice questions.
-Techniques for eliminating wrong answers and time management.
-Review common question types and tricky topics.

50 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Week 3: Understanding and Writing the Short Answer Question (SAQ)

 -Breakdown of the SAQ format: what to expect and how to approach it.
-Review of historical thinking skills for answering SAQs.
-Practice writing strong SAQ responses.

50 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Week 4: Analyzing and Writing the Document-Based Question (DBQ)

 -Introduction to the DBQ format: understanding the documents and prompt.
-Focus on thesis development and using evidence effectively.
-Practice DBQ writing with feedback on structuring and argumentation.

50 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Pre-Requisites

Students should be enrolled in AP US History and preparing for their upcoming AP exam! Students should have at least basic knowledge of the types of writing on the APUSH exam (SAQ, DBQ, LEQ).

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Sources

We will use College Board-approved resources, practice questions, prompts, and released exams. We may also use the APUSH AMSCO book as a resource.

Meet the teacher

Jordan Chesson - 13 Years Education Experience

Joined August, 2024

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Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History

Bachelor's Degree in Education from East Carolina University

I have taught history for twelve years, including American History, Civics, and AP US History. I hold a Bachelor's degree in History Education and attended and completed the AP Summer Institute for AP US History.