ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)

WHAT IS AP?AP allows motivated high school students to take

university-level courses while still in high school

34 courses in 21 subject areas

taught by high school teachers

courses developed by committees of university

professors and experienced AP teachers

exams are written in May at the student’s school

each exam is 50% multiple choice / 50 % free

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WHY OFFER AP?Advanced Placement Programs add an additional opportunity for schools to “reach every student” by:

•supporting students in obtaining advanced placement, a credit and increased options at university as well as helping students stand out in admissions process and international recognition;• promoting enrichment and challenge;• enhancing individual student strengths;• increasing strategies for active learning;• providing more specific preparation for university exams and projects.

Successful completion of an Advanced Placement Examination can result in advanced placement (university transfer credit), program admission, or both, depending on the university a student chooses to attend. Students who enter university having taken an AP course regularly claim to be more confident in and prepared for their university studies.

AP courses are recognized by 90% of postsecondary institutions in North America and in over 600 universities in 60 other countries around the world. An AP course is not a prerequisite in any university program in North America. 

AP Exam Grades

5 = extremely well qualified 4 = well qualified

3 = qualified 2 = possibly qualified

1 = no recommendation

AP STATISTICS 2013AP WORLD:# of countries 140# of high schools 18,900# of students 2,220,000# of exams written 3,900,000

AP CANADA:# of high schools 565# of students 17,300# of exams written 26,650 AP ONTARIO:# of high schools 215# of students 5,307# of exams written 8,233

Ontario Course ResultsCourses # of Exams % at 3 or more

1 Calculus AB 1222 76.1

2 English Literature 874 76.5

3 Biology 769 84.8

4 Chemistry 701 78.5

5 English Language 667 72.1

6 French Language 645 94.3

7 Physics B 421 79.6

8 Economics Micro 376 72.1

9 Calculus BC 373 78.8

10 Economics Macro 267 59.9

What is Pre-AP? A clearly articulated sequence of courses that

enrich students and lead to AP courses.

Teachers trained to help students acquire the skills, concepts and habits of mind necessary for success on AP Exams.

Emphasis is on inquiry-based learning, problem-solving techniques and other learning strategies that students need for success in AP and beyond.

The AP School Leader

Is a principal who:

Provides support for teachers delivering the AP ProgramSchedules AP Courses into first SemesterCommunicates information about the AP Program to students, parents and the school communityAttends training through AP Canada

The AP Teacher

Is a teacher who:

Has volunteered to provide university level curriculum at the high school levelIs a expert in his or her subject areaHas a passion for developing subject specific expertise in studentsHas been trained by AP Canada

The AP CoordinatorIs a Guidance Counsellor who:

Files AP Participation forms – November 15th

Plans AP exam administration – Jan/FebOrders AP exams – MarchReceives, checks & stores AP exams securelyOversees secure running of AP examsReturns exams to ETS 24 hours after last examSends exam payments in to AP Canada

SCDSB AP Courses 2014-2015

Important Dates 2014-2015

September, 2014

Semester One All AP Courses Begin

January, 2015 AP Exam Fee Collected - $100.00 per exam

May, 2015 AP exams written: May 5 – 12

AP courses scheduled in semester one

June, 2015 Students receive AP assessment from College Board

Additional Resources are available at:

apcentral.collegeboard.com

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