AP + PROJECT LEAD THE WAY PARTNERSHIP OVERVIEW ®

OUTLINE  Project Lead The Way Overview  College Board and Advanced Placement Overview  College Board and Project Lead The Way Partnership  Objectives  Overview of key elements  Recognitions

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY

Preparing Students for the Global Economy

 Project Lead The Way is a nonprofit organization and the nation’s leading provider of K–12 science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs ABOUT PROJECT LEAD THE WAY World-Class Curriculum High-Quality Professional Development Engaged Network

PLTW’S K–12 CURRICULAR PATHWAYS Middle School High School PLTW | Launch Postsecondary, Career, and Future Success PLTW | Computer Science PLTW | Biomedical Science PLTW | Engineering PLTW | Gateway Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade

OVERVIEW OF PLTW PROGRAMS Launch Biomedical Science Gateway Computer ScienceEngineering Offered in 10-hour modules, engages students in analysis, collaboration, creative thinking, and problem solving as they explore a wide range of topics. Offered in full-year courses, investigates biomedical careers through concepts such as human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health. Offered in nine-week units, inspires critical thinking to explore STEM careers through topics such as energy, robotics, health care, and architecture. Offered in full- and half-year courses, develops computational thinking skills and through concepts, including coding, data mining, big data, and cybersecurity. Offered in full-year courses, explores the engineering design process by linking STEM principles to real-world problem solving in various engineering fields.

Engaging, Inspiring, Empowering

 PLTW contributes to a strong, positive impact on mathematics and science achievement and offers a pathway to prepare and motivate students to enter careers in science and engineering.  Recent studies have shown: MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN STUDENTS’ LIVES More research about PLTW: pltw.org/about-us/our-impact  High school graduates who participated in PLTW were nearly three times as likely to major in STEM, and three to four times more likely to study engineering, versus non-PLTW graduates.  PLTW students were more prepared for and attended higher education institutions at a higher rate and scored higher on their state’s mathematics assessment.  Many engineering universities report high and increasing levels of PLTW student enrollment.

 Conducted in partnership with nearly 60 colleges and universities across the country.  More than 6,000 teachers trained in  Three phases: PLTW PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Readiness Training Core Training Ongoing Training

COLLEGE BOARD AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT

A mission-driven, not-for profit organization, the College Board, through its programs and initiatives, challenges all students to own their future by practicing hard and taking advantage of every opportunity they earn. The College Board’s work is organized around:  Focused Assessments  Instruction and Personalized Practice  College Opportunities  Career Opportunities ABOUT THE COLLEGE BOARD

Through the Advanced Placement (AP) program, academically willing and prepared students can access the challenging course work that is essential for college and career success. Research shows that students who score a 3 or higher on an AP exam typically:  Earn higher GPAs in college  Take more – not less – college course work in the discipline  Are more likely to graduate in four years  Have higher graduation rates Additionally, research shows that students who took AP math and science were more likely than non-AP students to earn degrees in physical science, engineering, and life science disciplines. ABOUT ADVANCED PLACEMENT 13

 36 Courses  4,478,936 AP Exams taken in 2015  1,447,760 AP STEM Exams taken in 2015  19,493 high schools offered AP Exams to 1 or more students in 2014 ADVANCED PLACEMENT BY THE NUMBERS 14

COLLEGE BOARD AND PLTW PARTNERSHIP

 By 2020, 67% of jobs, and nearly all high-paying jobs, will require postsecondary education or training.  92% of traditional STEM jobs will require at least some postsecondary education and training.  STEM jobs are expected to grow by 17% during the 2008–2018 period versus 9.8% for non-STEM jobs. Yet  Only 41.9% % of SAT ® takers in the class of 2015 met the SAT College and Career Readiness Benchmark.  In the class of 2014, among students who demonstrated potential for success in AP ® STEM courses, only 56% took a recommended STEM course.  According to a survey by STEMconnector, up to 60% of students who begin high school with an interest in STEM change their minds by graduation. THE CHALLENGE

College Board and PLTW have partnered to offer new opportunities for ALL students to become college AND career ready  Increase the number and diversity of students who develop interest in and readiness for STEM degrees and careers  Provide these students with academic and applied learning courses that prepare them for college and career  Increase opportunities and recognition for students who demonstrate college and career readiness CORE OBJECTIVES

 Connecting AP ® courses and PLTW programs to create college and career pathways in Engineering, Biomedical Science, and Computer Science that will emphasize applied learning and consist of  PLTW courses designed to introduce all students to the field.  AP courses provide an opportunity to take challenging college-level course work and the potential to earn college credit.  PLTW specialization courses that focus on knowledge and skills needed for high-growth careers.  Recognitions for students and schools in Engineering, Biomedical Science, and Computer Science — similar to AP Scholar Awards  A portfolio of career-focused opportunities sponsored by key industry partners, including work-based learning, mentorship, scholarship, and preferential application. KEY ELEMENTS

COMBINING AP ® AND PLTW COURSES LevelEngineeringBiomedical ScienceComputer Science Readiness — PLTW Courses Introduction to Engineering DesignPrinciples of Biomedical ScienceIntroduction to Computer Science College — AP Courses AP Biology AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism AP Physics C: Mechanics AP Statistics AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Computer Science Principles (Fall 2016 launch) AP Computer Science A Career — PLTW Courses Principles of Engineering Digital Electronics Computer Integrated Manufacturing Aerospace Engineering Civil Engineering and Architecture Environmental Sustainability Engineering Design and Development Human Body Systems Medical Interventions Biomedical Innovation Artificial Intelligence (Fall 2018 launch) Simulation and Modeling (Fall 2017 launch) Cybersecurity (Fall 2018 launch) Computational Problem Solving (Fall 2018 launch)

 Participating students will receive a special designation, similar to AP ® Scholar Awards  Each pathway will have its own recognition; expect multiple tiers within each pathway  Basic tier will consist of one PLTW course, one AP course, and one either PLTW or AP course, provided students receive a 3 or higher on the AP Exam and proficient or higher on the PLTW EOC exams  Additional information will be shared for the school year RECOGNITIONS Student School Available Summer 2016  Schools will receive a special recognition for combining PLTW and AP programs  Exact requirements will be shared in the fall 2015

For more information, contact ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Learn more: pltw.org/ap-project-lead-waypltw.org/ap-project-lead-way