College Board Standards & AP Exam Preparation Flashcards
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What is the AP Capstone Diploma, and what does it require students to complete?
Answer: A credential earned by completing AP Seminar, AP Research, and four additional AP courses with qualifying scores
The AP Capstone Diploma requires completion of AP Seminar and AP Research plus four other AP exams with scores of 3 or higher.
Which statement about AP exam fee reductions is accurate?
Answer: The College Board provides fee reductions for low-income students, and additional state/school support may further reduce costs
The College Board provides a per-exam fee reduction for eligible low-income students, and many states and districts supplement this to cover remaining costs.
What distinguishes 'learning objectives' from 'essential knowledge' statements in AP course frameworks?
Answer: Learning objectives describe what students can do; essential knowledge describes what students must know
Learning objectives (LOs) combine content and skill to describe observable student performance, while essential knowledge (EK) statements specify the factual content students must understand.
How should an AP teacher approach pacing when the CED includes more content than can realistically be covered deeply in one school year?
Answer: Prioritize depth in essential big ideas and skills, making strategic decisions about pace based on the CED's exam weighting
Effective AP pacing focuses on depth over breadth, prioritizing the skills and big ideas most heavily weighted on the exam as outlined in the CED.
What is the College Board's stance on the use of AP course 'cramming' resources like AP test prep books as the primary instructional tool?
Answer: The College Board recommends that AP courses be rigorous year-long experiences, not courses taught primarily through test prep materials
The College Board expects AP courses to provide deep, year-long engagement with college-level content rather than focusing primarily on test preparation strategies.
Which AP Classroom feature helps teachers identify which students need additional support before the AP exam?
Answer: Progress Checks with actionable performance data by topic and skill
AP Classroom's Progress Checks provide question-level performance data that teachers can use to identify specific content areas where students need more instruction.
According to College Board guidelines, what must a course demonstrate to be authorized as an AP course?
Answer: Alignment with the College Board's AP Course and Exam Description, verified through the AP Course Audit
AP authorization requires that teachers submit syllabi through the AP Course Audit showing their course aligns with the College Board's CED requirements.