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Lake County Schools

Lake County Schools Investing In Excellence! College and Career Readiness. Academic Services April 2013. AP Seminar . For AP Government and Politics: US WELCOME Academic Services April 2013.

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  1. Lake County Schools Investing In Excellence! College and Career Readiness Academic Services April 2013

  2. AP Seminar For AP Government and Politics: US WELCOME Academic Services April 2013

  3. Community Builder:Just like me….. • One person begins introducing themselves to the group • When another person in the audience hears something the previous person shared that is “just like them” the chime in say “ that’s just like me” • The person that chimed in saying “ that’s just like me begins introducing themselves starting with the connection from the previous person. • Repeat step 2 and 3 until all members in the audience have introduced themselves.

  4. Bellwork: Community Builder AP Seminar CBC Learning Goal: Learners will understand and implement effective test taking strategies for passing AP exams. Strategic Plan Goal # 1 Increased Student Achievement Benchmarks: April 6 & April 27 2013 • Learners will: utilize content knowledge learned in AP courses coupled with effective test taking strategies to increase pass rate by completing practice AP test questions Objective Essential Question: How do we revolutionize the way we teach, lead, and learn for 21st century success? Students will share with the class one strategy or tip they will use on exam day Exit Activity Common Language: • Advanced Placement • Effective Strategies NEXT STEPS: Utilize new learning and implement on AP exam Continue to study for AP exam

  5. 21st Century Skills Tony Wagner, The Global Achievement Gap Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Collaboration and Leadership Agility and Adaptability Initiative and Entrepreneurialism Effective Oral and Written Communication Accessing and Analyzing Information Curiosity and Imagination

  6. Positive StatisticsHurray Lake County Schools Lake County Schools…. • Named to the College Board District Honor Roll

  7. Content Overview • In groups of 3-4 students, review the packet for Unit 1: Constitutional Underpinnings. • Whatever you are unfamiliar with, write the terms on the board. • When finished, sit down so I know you are done.

  8. Content Overview • In groups of 3-4 students, review the packet for Unit 2: Political Beliefs and Behaviors. • Whatever you are unfamiliar with, write the terms on the board. • When finished, sit down so I know you are done.

  9. Content Overview • In groups of 3-4 students, review the packet for Unit 3: Political Parties, Interest Groups, Mass Media • Whatever you are unfamiliar with, write the terms on the board. • When finished, sit down so I know you are done.

  10. Content Overview • In groups of 3-4 students, review the packet for Unit 4: Institutions of Government. • Whatever you are unfamiliar with, write the terms on the board. • When finished, sit down so I know you are done.

  11. Content Overview • In groups of 3-4 students, review the packet for Unit 4: Public Policy. • Whatever you are unfamiliar with, write the terms on the board. • When finished, sit down so I know you are done.

  12. Content Overview • In groups of 3-4 students, review the packet for Unit 5: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights • Whatever you are unfamiliar with, write the terms on the board. • When finished, sit down so I know you are done.

  13. Strategies and Practice: Multiple Choice • 45 minutes to complete 60 questions. • You do not get punished for incorrect answers… so answer them all. • 50% of the overall exam grade • Test is normed, so the passing % changes from year to year. • Usually between 45% and 60% right will get you to pass.

  14. Strategies and Practice: Free Response • 100 minutes to finish 4 questions. • Each FRQ is worth 25%, regardless of the points in the question. • Usually cross units and/or look for analysis of political relationships. • GIVE EXAMPLES OF EVERYTHING • DO NOT USE “THE GOVERNMENT”, be specific in what branch. • Graders look for the correct answer, even if you write the wrong stuff.

  15. Strategies and Practice: Free Response • One Practice FRQ from the 2012 Released Exam • If time, full 25 minutes to write, review as class. • How to count points • Differences between explain, describe, identify.

  16. Exit Activity • With a shoulder partner, turn and talk about one strategy you will utilize on your AP exam and why.

  17. Lake County Schools Investing In Excellence! College and Career Readiness Academic Services April 2013

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