AP® Program Updates AP Summer Institute for Administrators
June 20, 2013 Jacksonville, Fl
Agenda
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•Introduction•Operational updates and enhancements•Resources for administrators and coordinators•Course and exam changes•Future directions for AP•Q&A
2014 AP Fee Changes
Type 2013 Fee 2014 FeeExams administered outside of the U.S., U.S. territories, & Canada (per exam)
$117 $119
Late-Testing Fee (per exam, depending on reason for testing late)
$40 $45
Unused Exams (per exam) $13 $15
Late Exam Orders (per order received after extension deadline)
$50 $55
Late Payment (for payments postmarked after 6/16)
$200 $225
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Exams and Exam Orders
2014 AP Fee ChangesReports and Reporting Services
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For Students 2013 Fee 2014 FeeFree-Response Booklet (per booklet) $7 $10
Multiple-Choice Rescore Service (per exam) $25 $30
For Schools 2013 Fee 2014 FeeScore Labels (per set) $75 $100
Free-Response Booklets 1-20 booklets 21-50 booklets 51-100 booklets More than 100 booklets
$50$100$150$250
$60$120$180$300
2014 AP Fee Reduction
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The College Board provides a fee reduction per exam for students with financial need. When the 2014 fee reduction has been determined, it will be announced on collegeboard.org/apfeereductions.
Most states use federal and/or state funds to supplement the College Board fee reduction. The fee reductions available in each state can be found at collegeboard.org/apexamfeeassistance in the spring.
Online Scores for Students
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Thank you for helping your students get ready to access their AP scores online next month!
When students can access scores:
•July 8th at 5 a.m. EDT.•One of three “early access” days, July 5-7. Go to apscore.org for details.
Online Scores for Students
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What students need to access their scores:
1.A College Board account (free)2.Their AP number or student identifier (if provided on the answer sheet)
Students will receive an email shortly before early access begins with reminders about how and when to access scores.
apscore.org
Student Identifier Field Added to Answer Sheet
• This year, students could enter their local student identifier (student ID number) on their AP answer sheet. This provides two key benefits:• Schools and districts can efficiently match AP score reporting
data to students, and integrate AP information into local accountability systems.
• Students can use the student identifier when accessing scores online.
• Student identifier will appear in the following online score reports: Student Datafile, Student Score Report, and Subject Score Roster.
Resources for Administrators and Coordinators
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8 web videos + links to related content and resources
Supports new AP Coordinators
Provides an overview of a Coordinator’s responsibilities before, during, and after the exam administration
Presented by an AP Coordinator
collegeboard.org/apcoordinatortutorial
AP Coordinator Tutorial
AP Toolkit for Counselors and Administrators
10Select printed toolkit contents
Printed toolkit to expand and enhance AP participation:
•Introduction letter•Brochures:
•Overview of resources•Planning AP informational events•Parent brochure•Student brochure
•Conversation starter•Poster 3-pack
collegeboard.org/shareap
Online resources include printed toolkit pieces, plus:
•Customizable PowerPoint in English and Spanish•Scripts for automated phone call outreach (English and Spanish)•Email templates (English and Spanish)•Web banner ads for school websites
AP Teacher Communityapcommunity.collegeboard.org
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Discussion BoardsResource LibraryBrowse-able CurriculumMember DirectoryEmail digests and notificationsNewest Feature: Reply by email
All AP subjects, AP Coordinators, and Equity and Access
have a dedicated AP Teacher Community.
Each includes:
Resources for Administrators and CoordinatorsFree-Response Bookmaps
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http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/scores/prepare/bookmaps
Shows the layout of the Section II free-response booklets, providing a clear picture of:
•Where the free-response questions appear •When questions are repeated (if applicable) •Where reference materials such as equation tables are located•Where responses should be written•How much space is available for responses and notes
In early fall, AP will publish new practice exams in 14 AP subjects.
Free. Complete new exam released each year.
Features: multiple-choice answer key, free-response scoring guidelines, and scoring worksheet
Posted on the Course Audit website and accessible by Course Audit-authorized teachers only
Resources for Administrators and Coordinators Practice Exams
Highlights the strategies schools across the country use to help underserved students succeed in rigorous course work.
New stories available soon!
collegeboard.org/apequity
Resources for Administrators and CoordinatorsSpotlights on Success
32.4% of U.S. public school graduates took an AP Exam in high school.
19.5% of graduates earned at least one score of 3 or higher.
Although more underserved minority and low-income students are taking AP courses and succeeding on AP Exams, these students remain underrepresented in AP classrooms.
More information and videos: apreport.collegeboard.orgOrder free copies: collegeboard.org/apfreepubs
Resources for Administrators and CoordinatorsAP Report to the Nation
In the class of 2012, more than 300,000 students identified as having a high likelihood of success in AP did not take any recommended AP Exam.
Significant inequities in AP participation are seen along racial and ethnic lines
Resources for Administrators and Coordinators
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AP Report to the Nation
Fall 2011
• French Language & Culture
• German Language & Culture
AP Course and Exam Revisions
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Rollout ScheduleRollout Schedule
Major themes: More clarity and focus
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• Reduce breadth to enable depth of understanding
• Create more clarity • Curriculum frameworks for each subject (big ideas)• What students should be able to do • Specific learning objectives (content + skills)
• Increase the focus on application of knowledge• Science practices and inquiry based labs in science • Historical thinking skills in history courses• Communication skills in language courses
AP Course and Exam ChangesChemistry
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• Beginning in fall 2013, AP will offer the redesigned AP Chemistry course.
• The course emphasizes scientific inquiry, student-directed labs, and analytical and reasoning skills.
• A new lab manual, course and exam description, practice exam, and course pacing and planning guides are available.
AP Course and Exam ChangesChemistry
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• Beginning with the May 2014 exam administration, students will take the redesigned AP Chemistry Exam.
• Students will be allowed to use a calculator on the entire free-response section of the exam (Section II).
• Additionally, students will be allowed to use the formula chart on both sections of the exam.
AP Course and Exam ChangesSpanish Language and Culture
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• Beginning in fall 2013, AP will offer the redesigned AP Spanish Language and Culture course.
• The course emphasizes instruction based on six global themes and is driven by essential questions.
• Teachers are encouraged to base instruction on authentic materials and resources.
• The course focuses on expanding students' proficiencies across the three modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational.
• A new course and exam description, practice exam, and course pacing and planning guides are available.
AP Course and Exam ChangesSpanish Language and Culture
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• Beginning with the May 2014 exam administration, students will take the redesigned AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam.
• The exam will contain multiple-choice and free-response questions and is the same length as the old exam.
• All tasks will be contextualized; that is, source materials will come with advance organizers and time for previewing the questions.
• There will be greater variety of authentic print and audio materials, and audio sources will be played twice.
Go to advancesinap.collegeboard.org for more information.
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Advances in AP provides detailed information and resources on course and exam revisions, the AP Course Audit process, and new directions for the Advanced Placement Program.
Teacher Support
Future Directions for AP
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My College QuickStart™ & AP Potential
The shading of the steps icons illustrates the student’s potential
Choosing a major puts a checkmark in the Matches Major column next to appropriate courses
This column tells the student if this course is likely offered at the school
The student should look for courses that line up with their potential, future academic interests, and school offerings.
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New AP posters were sent to more than 4,000 schools as part of a campaign to help students – including traditionally-underserved, high-potential students – become more aware of the AP Program and make informed decisions about taking AP courses and exams.
AP Student Campaign
AP Student Campaign
Emails were sent to students and parents based on students’ level of AP potential, as indicated by their 2012 PSAT/NMSQT scores.
These emails invited students to learn more about AP on the new AP student website.
New AP Student Websiteapstudent.collegeboard.org
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AP Student Home
Explore AP
AP Courses
Taking the Exam
AP Scores
Credit & Placement
21st Century SkillsP21 “ Four Cs”
Critical Thinking
Creativity and Innovation
Communication
Collaboration
AP is seeking to foster greater emphasis in secondary schools classrooms on:
• Critical inquiry, synthesis and research skills• Independent, creative, and interdisciplinary thought• The ability to work as part of a team• International, cross-cultural, and self awareness
AP C&E Redesign is an outstanding response to developing enhanced
critical thinking skills within the
discipline
AP | Cambridge Capstone Pilot
Pilot Program Description (2-year program)
Seminar CourseTeam ProjectTeam Project
Individual Presentation
Individual Presentation
Written Exam
Written Exam
Research Project
3 or More AP Exams
AP(Anchor)
AP(Anchor) APAPAPAP
High SchoolHigh School
Year 1(Typically Grade 11)
Year 1(Typically Grade 11)
Year 2(Typically Grade 12)
Year 2(Typically Grade 12)
Extended Report (20-pages)Extended Report (20-pages)
AP | Cambridge Capstone Credential
To qualify for the Credential, students would need to:
• Take 3 (or more) AP Exams and earn a score of 3 or higher on each. • Earn qualifying scores (3 or higher) in each of two Capstone courses.
AP | Cambridge Capstone Credential
To qualify for the Credential, students would need to:
• Take 3 (or more) AP Exams and earn a score of 3 or higher on each. • Earn qualifying scores (3 or higher) in each of two Capstone courses.
* Required Professional Development for Capstone Teachers* Required Professional Development for Capstone Teachers
AP | Cambridge Capstone Pilot
AP | Cambridge Capstone PilotSkills taught in Year One Seminar Course
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ReflectionAssess the impact
of research on personal
perspectives.
DeconstructionDetailed analysis of
a point of view.
ReconstructionIdentification &
evaluation of evidence for and
against competing points of view.
Communication Communicate views, information and research effectively and convincingly.
AP | Cambridge Capstone Pilot
Instructional Framework: The Critical Path
AP | Cambridge Capstone PilotSkills Taught in Year Two Research Course
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Students conduct research on a self-selected topic, prepare a 4500-5000 word Research Report and make a public presentation on their findings.
AP | Cambridge Capstone Pilot
Are these courses AP courses?• Yes.
Are colleges granting credit or placement?• During the pilot, colleges and universities are reviewing the program and
student work.
• During the pilot College Board staff will work with colleges on establishing admission and other policies towards credit and placement.
• Several leading colleges and universities have endorsed the benefits of the Capstone Program for students through a Statement of Support.
• Student work will help shape the decisions Higher Ed makes regarding admission and credit/placement.
Do these courses count toward AP Scholar Awards?• No, not during the pilot.
Additional Questions
AP Insight - PilotImprove AP student achievement by providing focus to instruction AND classroom tools demonstrated to work (research-based)
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Best Practices support and Collaboration Tools
Instructional Resources
(Performance Tasks, Lesson Plans, Labs, and Activities by
class, group or student)
Balanced Assessments & Immediate
Instructional Feedback
Challenge Areas
Challenge Areas
Classroom Tools
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Critical concepts and skills, key misunderstandings to anticipate
Where to focus?What is proven
(through research) to work?
Developed with expert AP Teachers
AP Insight - Pilot
What works Pilot tested with diverse classrooms
Refined with urban, suburban and rural AP teachers and administrators in successful pilot
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What works Resources provide insight and feedback early and often
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Pinpoints understanding and misunderstanding; resources for teachers and students
Assessments Online/Offline
Performance Tasks and Hands-On Activities
Instructional Feedback by Class and Student
Panel InsightsPanel Insights
What works Sustained professional support and virtual peer networks
Panel InsightsPanel Insights
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How it works Centered on key strategies to raise student achievement
Insight into best practices sharing your successes with experts and your peer network.
Insight into the AP Biology curriculum so you can focus your course on what matters most.
Insight into areas where students struggle the most. Targeting students’ misunderstandings leads to student success.
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Panel InsightsPanel Insights
AP Insight Roadmap
2013-2014National Launch of AP Insight:
Biology
October 2012Early adopters identified for
i3 Formal Evaluation
2012-2013“Beta” implemention with Partner LEAs
2014-2015Possible ExpansionAdditional subjects
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APAC 2013
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