Social Studies 9 Pre-AP World History I An Introduction

What is social studies 9 pre-ap world history? First year of a 2-year, very rigorous college level course The second year course is AP World History Culminates in an AP exam and Global History Regents exam in grade 10 (year 2)

What is unique about this program? Exponential leap from middle school social studies course to this college level course Far more rigorous than a high school honors course Challenging textbook and supplemental readings (same text used in college courses) Extensive analysis, historical thinking and writing skills activities Average nightly homework: 1-1.5 hours Fast paced; very detailed; requires great passion for the study of world history Must be an independent learner; highly motivated

Textbook comparison

Sample test questionS SS9R: short answer questions List three ways that Buddhism differed from Hinduism. Describe advances in mathematics and medicine that took place in Gupta India.

Sample test questionS Pre-AP: short answer questions Trans Eurasian trade networks Discuss two SPECIFIC examples of the impact of trans- ecological exchange along the networks shown above Discuss two SPECIFIC examples of trans-cultural exchange along the networks shown above.

Why this special presentation? To ensure students and parents understand the true nature of the rigorous expectations To ensure better initial placements, reduce attrition and improve class sizes To ensure students find a good balance in their potential course schedule as they transition to high school To ease transition into course with better insight To introduce the placement assignment and other pre-requisite criteria for consideration

Historical perspective of program and concerns Typical enrollment in recent past: 40-50 students sat for AP World History exam each year, enrolled in 2 sections History of attrition:

Criteria for placement consideration Minimum final course grade of “A” in Social Studies 8 and teacher recommendation Performance on Social Studies 9 Pre-AP World History placement assignment Demonstrated academic maturity Note: only students with a minimum final course grade of “A” will be able to apply for an override

Placement assignment Assignment will be introduced to qualifying/interested students on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 7:40 am in room 062. Repeated on Friday, January 13, 2017, same time/room. Replication of typical homework assignments for a chapter Students will have 11 days to complete—due Monday, January 23, 2017 Mr. Brown will be available for questions on Tuesday, January 17 & Friday, January 20 at 7:45 a.m. in room 062 and via email at Kentis_Brown@manhassetschools.org Students cannot be considered for placement without completing this assignment

Alternate courses/pathways Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 SS 9 Pre-AP AP World History AP US History AP Govt or PIG AP Econ or Econ reg SS 9 R SS 10 H SS 10 R SS 11 R or Econ reg or AP Econ SS 9 R SS 10 R SS 11 R AP Govt or PIG Econ reg

AP & Honors Participation rate Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 9R: 75% 10R: 41% 11R: 30% PIG: 39% Econ: 78% 9 Pre-AP: 25% LY: 23% 10H: 41% AP US: 70% AP Gov: 61% AP Econ: 22% AP World: 18%

Questions??? Contact Mara Steindam, District Coordinator, Social Studies via email at mara_steindam@manhassetschools.org or telephone at 516-267-7576 Contact Jane Grappone, Director of Guidance via email at jgrappon@manhassetschools.org or telephone at 516-267-7611