1. AP World History
Parent Edition

2. Who is Mrs. Mattia? Savannah, GA New York Panama Arizona
Bachelors from Syracuse University
Masters from University of Arizona May, 2019
Four kiddos + 1 hubby

3. What Do We Cover? Not America. Mostly. ☺Everything else!
This means a LOT in a small amount of time
Importance = connections and relationships

4. What do I expect of your student?
Reading Assignments
Approximately 1 chapter a week - students should read ahead whenever they can.
Additional articles, resources, primary sources
Participation
Essential for effective discussion
Socratic Seminars
Bellwork and Binders
Some projects and additional assignments
Shower Curtain Final
Autopsy of an Empire

5. The Multiple Choice Exam
Usually every 1-3 weeks
AP Exam = 55 Questions, 55 minutes (SBMC)
Assessment of…
Content Knowledge
Reading Comprehension
Application of knowledge to new situations
Synthesis of multiple facts to make a conclusion
Ability to respond to a stimulus-based inquiry

6. Multiple Choice Example

8. Short Answer Questions (SAQ)
40 Minutes
Three Questions with three parts each
(Basically, 9 questions)
Not an essay, 3-5 Sentences per sub- question.
Must fit into the space provided, won’t grade anything outside of that space!

9. Essays: Document-Based Question (DBQ)
DBQ = Scored on a 1-7 Scale
An essay that formulates an argument that answers a question based on the support from the seven documents given and their own knowledge.
Requires students to also analyze historical situation, point of view/issues with sources, and provide historical context for their argument.

10. Essays: Long Essay Question (LEQ)
Students will be given choices in the same skill
Three “Types” are Possible:
Causation
Comparative
Continuity and Change Over Time
Scored on a 1-6 scale
Students are expected to
Create a Thesis and an Argument
Use evidence to back up their Thesis and Argument
Analyze the Historical Context

11. Note-Taking in Class Handwritten Notes Organized notes = helpful!
Important to take notes in class!
Write down connections, thoughts, questions to ask, etc. – not just what is on the slide or in the book
Important to study the notes, rather than re- reading the book or ppt.

12. Tips for Success Keep up with the reading notes Online Resources
USE THE AP EXAM TIPS AND YOUR FOLDOUTS!
Online Resources
Freemanpedia
Textbook
Quizlet
CrashCourse Videos
Kahoot!
Get a Review Book
AMSCO is the one I recommend but you can also use Princeton Review, etc.

13. Study Tips
Do not study facts in isolation. Instead compare to other people and events, analyze change over time, etc.
Do not re-read the book – use notes
Create a timeline and fill it in
Think of history as a movie with characters, plot lines, intrigue, antagonists, etc.
Choose an actor for different historical figures – if there was a movie, who should play him/her?

14. The Exam
Cost = $95 (Assistance is available for those who qualify for Free Lunch)
Sign Up = Students will sign up in March or end of February. Price goes up from $80 each week until April.
Location = CDO
Thursday, May 16, 8:00 am
Arrive early, I’ll provide breakfast
4+ Hours
55 Question Multiple Choice
3 Short Answer Questions
10-15 Minute Break
2 Essays (Mentioned Earlier)

15. Earning College Credit
How is the AP Exam scored?
A scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest
A score of 3 is considered “passing” the exam
What earns you college Credit? 3, 4, or 5 depending on the institution.

16. Weighted Grade
Your student will have an “unweighted” and a “weighted” GPA on his or her transcript.
Colleges may “unweight” it, but they will also pay close attention to what types of classes your student took.
How does your student get the weighted grade?
Take the AP Exam in May
Score does not matter!
Score will not affect your grade on your transcript.

17. What do we do after the AP exam?
Finals in AP World
Fall semester: Normal - December
Spring semester: No Final - Shower Curtain project and Study Packets (heavily weighted)
What do we do after the AP exam?
Relax! And watch an historical movie or two

18. Helpful Links
AP Students – AP Courses and Exams for Students – Explore
AP World History – Students – AP Courses – The College Board history
Taking the Exam – AP Student
BigFuture – Get Ready for College – College Planning, Financial Aid, Educator Resources
View Your Scores on AP Exams – The College Board
AP Credit and Placement – AP Student
For Parents – Explore AP – The College Board