1. Welcome to AP World History!
Have a seat. There is one handout if you want it! The presentation is online 

2. Myth #1
My child did well in Pre-AP, so he/she should also do well in AP World

3. What is AP World History?
College-level course that covers the entire history of the world in one year!
Encourages interdisciplinary approach to history – reading, writing, analysis
Enhances students analytical writing and critical thinking skills

4. Myth #2
My child is guaranteed college credit if he/she passes this class

5. Unfortunately, No…..
The class grade and the College Board are entirely separate entities
Your child does not have to take the exam, although it is encouraged
Colleges and universities individually decide what score on the AP exam they will accept for credit
If you want to know what score the school you are interested in accepts, go to the school’s web site and search “AP credit”

6. What is the Exam Like? May 16, 2019
Costs approx. $90, which must be paid by January 2018
Approx. 3 hours
55 stimulus-based multiple-choice questions
4 Short Answer Questions
2 Essay questions
Document Based Question (DBQ)
Long Essay Question (LEQ)

7. How is the Exam Scored? Grading Scale 1-5 (5 is the best)
3 and above is considered passing
Most Colleges/Universities only accept 4 and 5
National pass rates vary year to year but typically are around 50%
Score does NOT affect grade in class or additional points on GPA

8. Myth #3
My child doesn’t have to take the SOLs in history because he/she is enrolled in a college course

9. Um, no….. Students in AP courses are still required to take SOLs
AP focuses on big picture ideas, while the SOLs focus on details
We cover these “details” after the AP exam and before the SOLs

10. Myth #4
Because this is a college course, it is graded as such and doesn’t follow other BWHS grading guidelines

11. Nope. We are all doing the same thing! Course Grading
Summative Assessments = 85%
Tests, Quizzes
Essays
Projects
Formative Assessments = 15%
Homework
Classwork
1.0 GPA boost for the course

12. Retake Opportunity
Students may retake the multiple choice section of ONE test per quarter
The higher grade will be recorded

13. Myth #5
There are no cumulative tests in here because LCPS got rid of mid-term and final exams

14. Really? Of course we still have cumulative assessments!
Most tests in AP are cumulative anyway but there will most likely be a larger cumulative test given at the end of semester to give both me and your child an idea of where we stand

15. Expectations
Students will be responsible for their own learning and seek help when needed
Students will do their best work always

16. Resources Google Classroom AP World Textbook
Review book such as Barron’s, Princeton, etc.
College Board Web Site
Phoenix grade book

17. Want to Contact Me?

18. Rules of Shepherding* It’s not about you; it’s about the sheep
You don’t always win
Shut up and get to work
** From A Shepherd’s Life by W.H. Hudson