1. APWH Teacher: Ms. Vanessa Gordon
Website: litlobby.weebly.com

2. AP World vs Euro

3. Why take AP?

4. APWH: Entrance into Class
Two-part test at end of spring semester
Multiple choice on selected reading
Essay
Completion of homework by first day of fall semester
Test on summer reading
Failure to complete the assignment or pass the tests results in removal from class.

5. APWH: Class Expectations
Heavy reading load
6 chapters over summer break
1-2 chapters a week
Heavy homework load
Outlining all chapters
Key Events, People, Terms (KEPTs)
Charts on change, continuity, and key themes
Additional projects
College-level class
Student responsible for work being on time
Students must seek out help if it is needed
Technology in the classroom

6. APWH: The Class Itself 10,000 B.C.E – Present (over 12,000 years)
Global perspective
Link between people and states formed through:
Interactions between humans and the environment
Development and interaction of cultures
State-building, expansion, and conflict
Creation, expansion, and interaction of economies
Development and transformation of society
Preparation for AP Test
Multiple Choice
Writing

8. 2 Sections The Multiple Choice The Essays Document Based Question
Change and Continuity
Comparison

9. No punishment for guessing
The Multiple Choice
70 Questions
4 choices
No punishment for guessing
55 minutes
60/120 points

10. 3 Essays 60/120 points You must answer all three questions.
You are not graded for grammar, spelling, or punctuation.

11. Document Based Question
(DBQ)
Demonstrate understanding of 6-14 documents by using them as evidence to answer a question.
Analyze effectiveness and reliability of documents by incorporating a discussion of point of view.
Include an additional document that would have helped the argument and why it should be included.

12. Change and Continuity
Analyze changes and continuities within a region.
Analyze reasons for these changes or continuities.

13. Compare and Contrast Compare and contrast two different regions PERSIA
Analyze reasons for the similarities or differences.

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