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AP Quick Facts

AP Quick Facts. Test Information. May 14, 2013 8:00a.m. 2 parts equally weighted: 50% Multiple Choice-60 questions (45 minutes). NO ¼ deductions as of May 2011. 50% Free Response Questions OR FRQs-4 & Must Answer All 100 minutes (25 min./FRQ; 15 points each) Passing Total Score: 3-5.

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AP Quick Facts

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  1. AP Quick Facts

  2. Test Information • May 14, 2013 8:00a.m. • 2 parts equally weighted: • 50% Multiple Choice-60 questions (45 minutes). NO ¼ deductions as of May 2011. • 50% Free Response Questions OR FRQs-4 & Must Answer All 100 minutes (25 min./FRQ; 15 points each) • Passing Total Score: 3-5

  3. AP: The College Board Information • Approximately 3,000 colleges recognize the AP Program. • Online Official Destination-AP Central • 95% of AP students continue their education after high school.

  4. Common Terms • A.P.-Advanced Placement • M.C.-Multiple Choice • F.R.Qs.-Free Response Question

  5. Skills You Need To Be Successful! • Reading Comprehension: VOCABULARY!!!! • Government & Politics has its own language; learn it to be successful • Note-taking • Critical Thinking & Analysis • Application of Concepts • Concise & Fact Based Writing • Data Analysis • Test-taking Skills • Multiple Choice • Essay Writing: AP (Answer the Prompt); Format Properly • Pacing

  6. Personal Qualities • Dedication • Motivation • Perseverance • Willingness • Organization • Consistency • Confidence

  7. Expectations • Thoughtful completion of nightly homework (At least one hour) • Well written notes • Attendance at ALL review workshops prior to the exam • Willing and vocal participation in ALL class discussions, group & individual class projects.

  8. How is this Exam Different from AP World, AP Euro & APUSH?Or How I stopped worrying & learned to love AP GOPO! • No DBQs • Different type of FRQs which require a different style of organization & writing. • Rubrics vary from 5-8 points typically. • More informal (No thesis/conclusion) but requires details and supporting evidence. • Content vocabulary, linkages between branches/institutions & providing examples are the key to success. GOPO conceptual application, APWH, APUSH & Euro grand narrative. • It is fascinating, at times controversial & most importantly pertinent to your life right now!

  9. Questions & Concerns

  10. Pyramid of Success of AP US GOPO What can I expect a typical day to look like? AP EXAM REV. SESSIONS FINAL EXAMS UNIT TESTS SUPP. READINGS VOCABULARY QUIZZES DAILY LECTURE-DISCUSSIONS DAILY QUIZZES NIGHTLY READINGS

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