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CURRICULUM NIGHT
AP US History
WHO AM I? Originally from Baltimore, MD 12 years in various supply chain
management roles B.S. Transportation and Logistics/Marketing—
University of Maryland at College Park M.B.A. from Marist College—Poughkeepsie,
NY Ed.S. Argosy University Doctoral Student— Curriculum and
Instruction—Argosy University Third year teacher
AP US History AP Macroeconomics
HOW WILL YOU ASSESS MY CHILD’S LEARNING?
Unit essential questions DBQ essays/Gateway Prep Projects Unit tests & quizzes Homework/Classwork Participation in class lecture/discussion Collaborative group activities End of Course Test (EOCT)
HOW WILL GRADES BE DETERMINED? PLUS 10 POINTS.
Assignments Grade Weights Grading Scale
Classwork & Homework
Projects
Unit Tests
Weekly Quizzes
Final Exam
Class Assessments 35% Homework (5%) Classwork (15%) Quizzes (15%)
Summative Assessment 40%
Interim Assessment 5%
EOCT (final exam) 20%
A: 90 and above
B: 80 – 89
C: 74 – 79
D: 70 – 73
F: 69 or below
THE AP EXAM
• The AP Exam will take place in May, 2013
• Section I:• 80 Multiple Choice Questions (55 minutes)
• Section II:• 1 DBQ and 2 Essay Questions (130 minutes)
• Each section counts as roughly half the final grade.
HOMEWORK?
YES! At a minimum, if there is no formal
homework, students should be reviewing class notes and reading outlined the assigned chapters.
RESOURCES?
• Help is ALWAYS available by appointment. I am available most days before and after school.
• http://mrzittlesclassroom.pbworks.com• http://twitter.com/mrZittle• www.collegeboard.com
RESOURCES CONTINUED There are many great resources available for
students to use as review and study guides. Our favorite is available from Amsco School Publishing:
http://amsco.extendsales.com/AMSCOPUB/control/productdetails?&item_id=9781567656602
HOW CAN I KEEP TRACK OF MY CHILD’S PROGRESS?
Sign up for Gwinnett Parent Portal Electronic progress reports emailed every
two weeks Printed Progress reports Convey concerns via e-mail or by phone Schedule a parent/teacher conference
THANKS FOR COMING TONIGHT!
• Please feel free to contact me at:• [email protected]• www.mrzittlesclassroom.pbworks.com• http://twitter.com/mrZittle• Cell – 404-803-7810
QUESTIONS?