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

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.

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

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

Personal Qualities Dedication Motivation Perseverance Willingness Organization Consistency Confidence

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.

How is this Exam Different from AP World, AP Euro & APUSH 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!

Questions & Concerns

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