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The Advanced Placement Program

The Advanced Placement Program. Central Peel Secondary School. Lynda Robinson Associate Director, AP Canada. What is AP? What is Pre-AP ? Benefits of the AP program. AP S TATISTICS FOR M AY 2012. WORLD : # of countries 140

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The Advanced Placement Program

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  1. The Advanced Placement Program Central Peel Secondary School Lynda RobinsonAssociate Director, AP Canada

  2. What is AP? • What is Pre-AP ? • Benefits of the AP program

  3. APSTATISTICS FORMAY2012 WORLD : # of countries 140 # of high schools 18,500 # of students 2,100,000 # of exams written 3,700,000 CANADA : # of high schools 586 # of students 17,000 # of exams written 26,000 ONTARIO : # of high schools 217 # of students 5,057 # of exams written 7,800

  4. WHATISAP? • AP allows motivated high school students to take university-level courses while still in high school • 34 courses in 21 subject areas • taught by high school teachers • courses developed by committees of university professors and experienced AP teachers • exams are written in May at the student’s school • each exam is 50% multiple choice / 50 % free response

  5. AP EXAM GRADES • 5 = extremely well qualified • 4 = well qualified • 3 = qualified • 2 = possibly qualified • 1 = no recommendation

  6. Successful completion of an AP Examination • = transfer credit • = advanced placement • = or both. • AP courses are recognized • by 90% of post secondary institutions in North America • in over 600 universities in over 60 countries around the world.

  7. WHAT IS PRE-AP? • A clearly articulated sequence of courses that enrich students and lead to AP courses. • Teachers trained to help students acquire the skills, concepts and habits of mind necessary for success on AP Exams. • Emphasis is on inquiry-based learning, problem-solving techniques and other learning strategies that students need for success in AP and beyond.

  8. WHY TAKE AP? • Enrichment & Challenge • Enhancement of Individual Strengths 3. Active learners 4. A Step ahead at University - exams & projects 5. Advanced Placement/Credit/increased options at University 6. Admissions Process & International Recognition

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