1. Social Studies 9 Pre-AP World History I
An Introduction

2. 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)

3. 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: hours
Fast paced; very detailed; requires great passion for the study of world history
Must be an independent learner; highly motivated

4. Textbook comparison

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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 at
Students cannot be considered for placement without completing this assignment

11. 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

12. 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%

13. Questions???
Contact Mara Steindam, District Coordinator, Social Studies via at or telephone at
Contact Jane Grappone, Director of Guidance via at or telephone at