<p>My class used the American Pageant and I got a five by reading each chapter like three times over a one week period basically. </p>
<p>In my class we were supposed to outline each chapter over the weekend. Then, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday we would intensively review the chapter in class. On Thursday, we would split into groups and outline potential FRQ questions related to the chapter’s content. Finally, we had a 50 question multiple choice/FRQ question test on each chapter every Friday.</p>
<p>When it came time to take the AP test, we re-outlined each chapter and reviewed it. My school also gave us the Barron’s flash cards, which I really recommend. A lot of students say they passed the test by going over all 500 flash cards multiple times.</p>
<p>Basically, the key point to doing well on the test is to review the material so many times that it is ingrained in your head. The success in your classroom may vary depending on how your teacher chooses to evaluate you.</p>
<p>P.S. my class had 18/22 pass the test in May.</p>