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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http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/home

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

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2011-12

2012-2013

2013-2014

III. Olympian AP Program B. Olympian 5 Year Comparison

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

40

45

50

55

60

65

70

75

Olympian

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

Olympian Increases VS.....

54

56

58

60

62

64

66

68

70

72

74

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

https://sat.collegeboard.org/home

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