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CURRICULUM NIGHT
AP US History
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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HOMEWORK?
YES! At a minimum, if there is no formal
homework, students should be reviewing class notes and reading outlined the assigned chapters.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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QUESTIONS?