1. Spring Semester Overview
AP CAPSTONE SEMINAR
Spring Semester Overview

2. Ongoing QUEST
New opportunities to practice and refine previously learned skills
Continue learning new skills
Formulate new arguments based on synthesis
Develop and practice reflection skills
Review components of the AP Exam
Multiple practice of the AP Exam components
Continue to review and practice using AP rubrics
Participate in class AP Exam requirements
Participate in AP End-of-Course Exam

3. Skills Develop new research topics
Engage in more depth of research using scholarly sources
Continue to evaluate credibility of sources
Refine selection and sequencing of texts
Continue visual and written analyses
Writing for reflection
Challenge assumptions and ideas using Socratic Seminar
Engage in collaboration in preparation for team tasks
Prepare for and learn about College Board’s digital upload process

4. AP Seminar Exam
Overall Percentages Team Project and Presentation – 20% Individual Research-Based Essay and Presentation – 35% End-of-Course Exam (2 Hours) – 45% (College Board Scored)

5. AP Seminar Class Exam Components
Task Overview
Requirements
Scoring and Weight
Dates
Performance Task 1 (PT1)
Teams of 3-5 identify investigate, and analyze and academic or real-world issue.
Individual Research Report (1,200 words)
Team Multimedia Presentation (8-10 minutes)
Oral Defense
IRR: College Board Scored
50% of 20% (10% overall)
Individual score
TMP: Teacher Scored, College Board Validated
Group score
Assigned – 1/16/18
Due – 2/2/18
Assigned – 1/29/18
Due – 2/9/18
Performance Task 2 (PT2)
Students will read and analyze stimulus material released by the College Board to identify thematic connections, compose a research question, conduct research, analyze, evaluate and present.   
Individual Written Argument (2,000 words)
Individual Multimedia Presentation (6-8 minutes)
IWA: College Board Scored
70% of 35%
IMP: Teacher Scored,
College Board Validated
20% of 35%
Teacher Scored
10% of 35%
Assigned – 2/12/18
Due – 3/28/18
Assigned – 3/29/18
Due – 4/13/18