AP/GATE Meeting Wednesday, April 24, 2013 6:30 to 8:00...
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AP/GATE Meeting Wednesday, April 24, 2013
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Welcome / Purpose. OHS Goals for GATE Program AP/Gate Stats at Olympian AP/GATE results AP/GATE testing AP CHARACTERSTICS AP COURSE RIGOR COMMON CORE STANDARDS WHY TAKE AP COURSE WORK COLLEGE READINESS PLAN AP/GATE SUPPORT PARENT PARTICIPATION DAC/GATE Representative 2013-2014 Recognitions AP EXAM INFORMATION GENERAL QUESTIONS
The mission of Olympian High School is to guarantee that each graduate will qualify and be academically
ready for success in a four year college or university, through a coherent system of learning.
Introduction: Olympian High School provides unique and challenging curriculum and instructional opportunity for all students with different abilities; students who are capable of achieving high potentials in:
• Intellectual Abilities-exceptional intelligence
• High achievement abilities-advanced ideas and high test scores
• Creative abilities-original thinking and expression
• High specific academic abilities-advanced levels in a particular academic/ability area or content
These potentials are challenged with rigor and differentiated instruction through our GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) program
Intellectual Characteristics Personality Characteristics
Exceptional reasoning ability Insightfulness
Facility with abstraction Perfectionism
Early Moral Concern Sensitivity/Empathy
Analytical thinking Acute self-awareness
Capacity for reflection Tendency toward introversion
Intellectual curiosity Need to understand
Complex thought process Need for precision/logic
Passion for learning Intensity
Divergent thinking/creativity Nonconformity
Rapid learning rate Need for mental stimulation
Vivid imagination Excellent sense of humor
Powers of concentration Perseverance
Keen sense of justice Questioning of rules/authority
Characteristics of Gifted Students
The following is a list of several intellectual and corresponding personality
characteristics that are typical of many gifted learners.
CITED: http://aoe.carlsbadusd.k12.ca.us/gatechar.html
Example 1: Verbal 1. The girl sings in a choir. All singers in the choir play a musical instrument. The girl plays a musical instrument. Assuming the first 2 statements are true, is the final statement: a) True b) False c) Not certain?
Example 2: Verbal 2. Minutes is to time as centimeters is to … a) Measure b) Long c) Length d) Second e) Meter
Example 3: Verbal 3. PRESENT RESERVE – Do these words: a) Have similar meanings b) Have contradictory meanings c) Mean neither the same nor opposite?
Example 4: Numerical Reasoning 1. Chocolates sell for 13 cents each. What will four chocolates cost? 2. An athlete can run 80 metres in 8 seconds. At this same speed, how many metres will she travel in 24 seconds? 3. When hay is selling at $15.00 per bundle, how many bundles can you buy for $75.00? 4. 4, 8, 12, 16 … what number comes next? 5. Travelling constantly at 80 km/hour, how long will it take to travel 200km?
1 = A
2 = C
, 3 = C
5 = 2.5 hours 1 = 52 cents; 2 = 240 metres; 3 = 5 bundles; 4 = 20;
Characteristics of Gifted Students
Example 4: Numerical Reasoning
Answers: B
Identifying Gifted Students
Component Write in Scoring points:
Circle one
Verbal ______ 116=3 points
120=7 points 124=11 points
Quantitative ______ 117=4 points
121=8 points 125=12 points
Non-verbal ______ 118=5 points
122=9 points 126=13 points
Composite ______ 119=6 points
123=10 points 127=14 points
128 to 137 = automatic “K”
CST: Write in Scoring points circle one: ELA ______
435-499 = 3 points 500-600 = 5 points
Math ___
440-499 = 3 points 500-600 = 5 points
Score Write in Score
3. Teacher
0 – 4 points
4. Counselor
0 – 1 points
1. Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). Award points based on highest scores
2. Cognitive Achievement Test Scores (use one assessment per content area)
3. Teacher Recommendation Score (Combined Score of Teacher Checklists)
4. Counselor Recommendation Score
Circle the degree to which you have observed the following characteristics demonstrated by
the candidate for GATE programs:
Characteristics Not Observed High
Demonstrates power of abstraction, conceptualization and problem solving 1 2 3 4
Writing and discussions demonstrate depth, balance, proportion and originality beyond age level
1 2 3 4
In math and science, student can apply concepts, formulas, and mathematical reasoning 1 2 3 4
Has abundance of ideas, can implement them with little direction 1 2 3 4
Can solve problems with alternate solutions putting different perspectives into play 1 2 3 4
Creative in writing in dominant language, including vivid imagination 1 2 3 4
Demonstrates high level of information in areas of interest 1 2 3 4
Shows high verbal fluency and advanced vocabulary in dominant language 1 2 3 4
Performs significantly above grade level 1 2 3 4
Interacts effectively with people of all ages 1 2 3 4
Others seek his/her ideas 1 2 3 4
Frequently recognized by peers and adults for leadership characteristics 1 2 3 4
Demonstrates talent in an area of visual and performing arts 1 2 3 4
K Intellectual Ability: Student has scored on the
CogAT in the range of 128-137
L High Achievement: Student has scored a
minimum of 14 points from the various screening
categories.
M Specific Academic Ability: Student is exceptionally
identified by his/her CogAT scores in only one
field, i.e., Math, English, and Language Arts.
J Remain in or recommended for GATE/Honors
classes: Student does not qualify for GATE
designation but is able to compete successfully in
an Honor/Accelerated Program.
Q Retest
I LEP-GATE (Limited English Proficiency) ELs
N Special Education – GATE
R Re-Screen
The Goals of GATE Program
Equitable, high quality differentiated learning opportunities
Expand student capabilities to employ their ideas
Stimulate a fervor for learning
Enable students to fully develop his/her unique individual potential
Equitable, high quality differentiated learning opportunities
Expand student capabilities to employ their ideas
Stimulate a fervor for learning
Enable students to fully develop his/her unique individual potential
Music/Art
Math & Science
English
Social Science
World Language
Extra-Curricular
Music/Art
Math & Science
English
Social Science
World Language
Extra-Curricular
Music/Art
Math & Science
English
Social Science
World Language
Extra-Curricular
Music/Art
Math & Science
English
Social Science
World Language
Extra-Curricular
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Olympian Student Enrollment Data
Enrollment AP/ACC/HN Total GATE K L J/Q
2009-10 1591 872 228 160 56 11
2010-11 1666 889 299 206 78 12
2011-12 1796 1046 351 252 88 10
2012-2013 1802 1076 424 316 98 10
2013-2014 2170 1326 525 406 108 11/21
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Enrollment AP/ACC/HN Total GATE K L J
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-2013
2013-2014
III. Olympian AP Program B. Olympian 5 Year Comparison
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
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45
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55
60
65
70
75
Olympian
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Olympian Increases VS.....
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Global State Olympian
2011
2012
2013
Percentage of Students w/3 or Higher
School 2011 2012 2013
Pass Rate 61.3% 69.7% (+8.4%) 72.2%
(+2.5%)
Participation 755 896 (+141) 940 (+44)
Pass Rate by Subject by Year Subject 2011
Cohort 2012
Cohort 2013
Cohort APUSH 28% 28% 42%
Biology 59% 50% 70%
Calculus AB 44% 92% 97%
Calculus BC/AB 92% 94% 92%
Calculus BC/AB Sub
92% 94% 97%
English Language
63% 59% 50%
English Literature
41% 63% 62%
Pass Rate by Subject by Year (cont)
Subject 2011 Cohort
2012 Cohort
2013 Cohort
Government 63% 82% 82%
Italian N/A 77% 43%
Spanish Language
100% 94% 95%
Spanish Literature
93% 87% 95%
World History 61% 75% 66%
Grade Level
Grade 2011 2012 2013
12 76% 77% 78%
11 52% 52% 53%
10 69% 79% 73%
9 100% 100% 100%
Challenging and preparing our students to: 1. Gain the edge in college preparation, 2. Get a head start on college level work, 3. Improve writing skills and sharpen problem solving techniques 4. Develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work, 5. Stand out in the college admissions process, 6. Demonstrate maturity and readiness for college, 7. Show willingness to be pushed to the limit, 8. Emphasize commitment to academic excellence, 9. Broaden intellectual horizons. 10. Explore the world from a variety of perspectives, 11. Study subjects in greater depth and detail, 12. Assume the responsibility of reasoning, analyzing, and understanding oneself.
III. Olympian AP Program- C. The Benefits
III. Olympian AP Program-D. The Exams
How do I know if my AP scores will be accepted for credit? To find this information for each institution directly search at www.collegeboard.org/apcreditpolicy.
AP Scholar Awards further strengthen your college admission portfolio. For information about award criteria, go to: www.collegeboard.org/apscholar.
Getting Ready for Exam Day
What to Bring to the Exam Room
What NOT to Bring to the Exam Room
Exam Day
Completing Your Registration Answer Sheet
Getting and Sending Your Exam Scores
Getting Your Scores Sending Your Scores
additional score reports is $15 per report for standard processing or $25 per report
apscore.org
Free Practice Exams
Course and Exam Changes
Spanish Language and Culture
Week 1 Week 2 Monday, 5/5/2014 Monday, 5/12/2014
Biology 8:00 AM, AP Music 8:00 am
Tuesday, 5/6/2014 Tuesday, 5/13/2014
Spanish Language 8:00 AM
Art History 12:00 noon
United States Government and
Politics 8:00 AM
Wednesday, 5/7/2014 Wednesday, 5/14/2014
Calculus AB & BC 8:00 AM US History 8:00 AM
Thursday, 5/8/2014 Thursday, 5/15/2014
English Literature and
Composition 8:00 AM
World History 8:00 AM, Italian
Language and Culture 12:00 PM
Friday, 5/9/2014 Friday,5/16/2014
English Language 8:00 AM Spanish Literature 8:00 AM
Studio Art—last day for Coordinators to submit digital portfolios (by 8
p.m. EDT) and to gather 2-D Design and Drawing students for the
physical portfolio assembly
AP EXAM Dates
District Advisory Committee-Gifted And Talented Education GATE 201 3 -14 Meeting Schedule
RESOURCES on GIFTED EDUCATION
Destination ImagiNation: www.destinationimagination.org First Lego League (Robot Game and Project) http://firstlegoleague.org/ Future Scientists and Engineers of America http://www.discoverycube.org/education/fsea Gifted Students Academy at UC Irvine http://www.cfep.uci.edu/gsa/ Johns Hopkins University http://cty.jhu.edu Math Counts https://mathcounts.org/sslpage.aspx
The Orange County Council (OCC GATE): http://www.occgate.org
California Association for the Gifted (CAG) http://www.cagifted.org/
National Association for the Gifted (NAGC) www.nagc.org
Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) www.sengifted.com
Gifted Children.Com www.gifted-children.com
George Lucas Educational Foundation www.glef.org
Enrichment / Special Programs
AP Exam Preparation Resources
To help students prepare for exam day, the College Board offers several resources for use both within and beyond the classroom. http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/prep_free.html http://store.collegeboard.com/sto/enter.do http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/prep_math.html