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
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
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?