Transcript School Night presentation

Welcome to AP World
History!
Have a seat. There are NO other
handouts! Everything you need is
online 
Rules of Shepherding*
It’s not about you; it’s about the sheep
You don’t always win
Shut up and get to work
** From A Shepherd’s Life by W.H. Hudson
Myth #1
My child did well in Pre-AP, so he/she
should also do well in AP World
What is AP World History?
College-level course that covers the
entire history of the world in one year!
Encourages interdisciplinary approach
to history – reading, writing, analysis
Enhances students analytical writing
and critical thinking skills
Myth #2
My child is guaranteed college credit if
he/she passes this class
Unfortunately, No…..
The class grade and the College Board
are entirely separate entities
Your child does not have to take the
exam, although it is encouraged
Colleges and universities individually
decide what score on the AP exam they
will accept for credit
If you want to know what score the school
you are interested in accepts, go to the
school’s web site and search “AP credit”
What is the Exam Like?
May 12, 2016
Costs approx. $90, which must be paid by January
10, 2016
Approx. 3 hours
70 multiple-choice questions (50 min)
3 Essay questions (approx. 50 min. per essay)
Compare/Contrast
Change Over Time
Document Based Question (DBQ)
How is the Exam Scored?
Grading Scale 1-5 (5 is the best)
3 and above is considered passing
Most Colleges/Universities only accept 4 and
5
National pass rates vary year to year but
typically are around 50%
PFHS pass rate last year was about 70%
Score does NOT affect grade in class or
additional points on GPA
Myth #3
My child doesn’t have to take the SOLs in
history because he/she is enrolled in a
college course
Um, no…..
Students in AP courses are still required
to take SOLs
AP focuses on big picture ideas, while
the SOLs focus on details
We cover these “details” after the AP
exam and before the SOLs
Myth #4
Because this is a college course, it is
graded as such and doesn’t follow other
PFHS grading guidelines
Wrong. We are all doing the
same thing! Course Grading
Summative Assessments = 90%
Formative Assessments = 10%
Summative Assessments 90%
Prove that you know it!
Tests, Quizzes, Notebook
Retakes allowed on Tests provided the
student has turned in test corrections
There is no deadline for retakes
The notebook can not be retaken, as it is a
project grade
Formative Assessments %10
Practice toward mastery!
Includes Homework, Classwork
Myth #5
There are no cumulative tests in here
because LCPS got rid of mid-term and
final exams
Really? Of course we still have
cumulative assessments!
Most tests in AP are cumulative anyway
but there will most likely be a larger
cumulative test given at the end of
semester to give both me and your
child an idea of where we stand
Expectations
Students will be responsible for their
own learning and seek help when
needed
Students will do their best work always
Resources
AP World Textbook
AP World Textbook Web Site
College Board Web Site
My Homepage on the PFHS Site
Phoenix grade book
Want to Contact Me?
Email: [email protected]
Phone PFHS: (571) 434-3200