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 Doctoral Student— Curriculum and

Instruction—Argosy University Third year teacher

AP US History AP Macroeconomics

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)

HOW WILL GRADES BE DETERMINED? PLUS 10 POINTS.

Assignments Grade Weights Grading Scale

Classwork & Homework

Projects

Unit Tests

Weekly Quizzes

Final Exam

Class Assessments 35% Homework (5%) Classwork (15%) Quizzes (15%)

Summative Assessment 40%

Interim Assessment 5%

EOCT (final exam) 20%

A: 90 and above

B: 80 – 89

C: 74 – 79

D: 70 – 73

F: 69 or below

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.

HOMEWORK?

YES! At a minimum, if there is no formal

homework, students should be reviewing class notes and reading outlined the assigned chapters.

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

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

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

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

QUESTIONS?