AP Psychology
Course Description:
The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice.
Units of Study (Percent of Exam Content)
I- History, Careers and Approaches (5-7%)
II- Social Psychology (8-10%)
III- Research Methods (5-7%)
IV- Biological Bases of Behavior (8-10%)
V- Sensation and Perception (6-8%)
VI- Learning (7-9%)
VII- Cognitive Psychology (13-17%)
VIII- Developmental Psychology (7-9%)
IV- Motivation, Emotion, and Personality (11-15%)
V- Clinical Psychology (13-17%)
The Test:
The AP Psychology Exam includes a 70-minute, 100 question multiple-choice section that accounts for two-thirds (66%) of the exam grade and a 50-minute, 2 question free-response section made up of two questions that accounts for one-third (33%) of the exam grade.
Multiple-Choice:
Scores are based on the number of questions answered correctly. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers, and no points are awarded for unanswered questions. Because points are not deducted for incorrect answers, students are encouraged to answer all multiple-choice questions. On questions they do not know the correct answer to, students should eliminate as many choices as they can, and then select the best answer among the remaining choices.
Free-Response
Questions are an appropriate tool for evaluating a student’s mastery of scientific research principles and ability to make connections among constructs from different psychological domains (e.g., development, personality, learning). Students may be asked to analyze a general problem in psychology (e.g., depression, adaptation) using concepts from different theoretical frameworks or subdomains in the field, or to design, analyze, or critique a research study.
Zoom TImes (for virtual learners)
10:30-11:00, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Zoom Info: https://zoom.us/j/3057836151?pwd=ZGx0ZTA3SllyYy9jbGZnUkVwUnpmQT09
Meeting ID: 305 783 6151
Passcode: stetler
Classroom Rules and Procedures
RULES: Be a Good Person!
RESPECT:
The Clock
The Classroom
The Teacher
Each other
Technology
PROCEDURES:
Be in the classroom when the bell rings
Sit in your assigned seat unless otherwise directed
Get your Cornell notebook and start the warm-up activity promptly
When someone else is taking (student, teacher, administrator) you are listening
Ask to use the bathroom during breaks in instruction and take your agenda book
If you are absent, check Google Classroom for missed assignments, then ask a classmate about any missed notes, then ask me if you are still confused
Do not pack up or line-up at the door until I dismiss you
Technology Expectations:
This is a cell-phone free classroom (unless you want to charge your device in the back of the room)
Come to school with a fully charged Chromebook and your charger; we will be using them on a daily basis
Close laptops during direct instruction, or I will close them for you
Earbuds are only allowed during individual work-time (no hoods during class)
Materials:
Writing and Chromebooks every day
Cornell Notebooks every day (these may be collected and graded)
If you need to borrow materials, please let me know, and then visit the materials station. Do not take classroom supplies without asking.
Please, no food and drink in the classroom other than a water bottle
Grading Policy:
Unit Tests- 100 points
Essays/Projects- 50 points
Vocab Quizzes- 30 points
Classwork- 10-20 points
Homework- 5-10 points
A= 100-90% of total points
B= 89-80% of total points
C= 79-70% of total points
D= 69-60% of total points
F= 59-0% of total points
*All late work will be reduced to half-credit, unless otherwise discussed with the teacher.
