April 7, 2014

What is AP Human Geography? Connects Geography with Culture AP class designed for ninth grade Is AP Human Geography Hard? It is difficult---a lot of reading/vocabulary Between minutes per night

How can I be successful in AP Human Geography? Study between minutes per night Ask teacher questions Take notes on assigned reading Be able to Infer answers using information from notes/reading Know YOUR learning style & what works for you!!!

Grades in AP classes are weighted more heavily when calculating GPA and class rank An 85 in an AP class is equivalent to a 93 in a CP class An 80 in an AP class is equivalent to an 88 A 72 in an AP class is equivalent to an 80 A 95 in an AP class is like making a 103 in a CP class

Expect These Types of Assignments Read Chapter 12 by next Thursday Yes, it might be pages Don’t wait until next Wed. to read the chapter You’ll be overwhelmed You’ll have a Vocab Test in 4 weeks Yes, it might be on terms Don’t simply memorize each definition Be able to define them in your own words That’s FOUR WEEKS…start getting ready as soon as they are assigned…don’t Procrastinate

Check out Ms. Tierney and Mr. Clark’s website Understand Importance of Staying Caught Up Other Resources Kaplan Book Summer Reading You Know How Busy You Are!!!!