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Curriculum Night

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

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Curriculum Night

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  1. Curriculum Night AP US History

  2. 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

  3. 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)

  4. How will grades be determined? Plus 10 Points.

  5. 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.

  6. Homework? • YES! • At a minimum, if there is no formal homework, students should be reviewing class notes and reading outlined the assigned chapters.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Thanks for coming tonight! • Please feel free to contact me at: • Robert_zittle@gwinnett.k12.ga.us • www.mrzittlesclassroom.pbworks.com • http://twitter.com/mrZittle • Cell – 404-803-7810

  11. QUESTIONS?

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