I AM STRUGGLING WITH APUSH

SippinCoffee
Mon, 05 Jan 2015 03:31:41 +0000

Okay don’t hate me guys, but I’m going to try “stepping” in this person’s shoes.

I understand that you’re stressed. It can be super frustrating when you’re not getting the results that you want. But you have to realize that getting the A is something that is earned, not given. Especially in an AP class. Expectations are higher, and since you came from a regular History class, you’ll have to adapt to the AP level. That means studying the textbook, watching Crash Course videos, making flash cards, etc. on your own time. If there’s anything that I’ve learned in high school, it’s that teachers will and can give you material on the test that you’ve never seen before. It’s really dumb, but that’s just the way it goes… which means you have to step up and study even more.

I agree, it sucks when teachers choose favorites (and you’re not one of them), but you kind of have to deal with it. Teachers are humans too and they can’t help it if they like some students over others, but that shouldn’t really show through grades. Maybe those kids are just doing well because they’re doing well? I’ve never met your teacher or peers, so I don’t know how else to help with that.

If you feel like you’re struggling, TALK WITH THE TEACHER. That’s sooo important. Even if you don’t like your teacher, it’s their job to help their students.

Remember this is APUSH, it’s not supposed to be easy. If everyone was meant to get an A, it wouldn’t be AP, would it?

Good luck