AP US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Ms. Goldwyn

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AP US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Ms. Goldwyn

C OURSE D ESCRIPTION The goal of the course is to increase understanding of the American political system We will exam in DETAIL the principle processes and institutions through which the political system functions As well as the establishment and implementation of public policies

The course work is geared to prepare the student for the AP exam in May

G RADUATION REQUIREMENT Government is a ½ credit graduation requirement Students CHOOSE to take an AP course to fulfill that requirement AP Course curriculum is determined by the College Board It is a college level course It is a more rigorous curriculum

T EXTBOOK American Government Roots and Reform Students will have a book to take home Class set Available on beep.browardschools.com

S UPPLIES Students must keep a notebook with all notes, assignments and supplemental materials Students should purchase an AP review book

S TUDENT R ESPONSIBILITIES Students must read the textbook and complete assignments prior to coming to class They must be active participants in their own learning Students should pay attention to current events as it relates to course material

G RADES Tests Tests are both multiple choice and FRQ’s (Free Response Questions) Tests are designed to prepare the student for the AP exam Classwork Homework

AP EXAM All AP exams are designed and graded by the College Board All exams are given in May Scores are 1-5 Students must earn a 3 or higher to be eligible for college credit It is up to the College or University to determine whether or not they will accept the credit(s)

APGOPO E XAM 60 question multiple choice test 45 minutes 4 FRQ’s 100 minutes

I NCENTIVES TO P ASS $$$$$$$$$$$ Tuition savings Eliminate certain required courses (General Education Courses)