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It is not uncommon for students to struggle with the transition to an AP Level course. It is also not irregular for grades to suffer during this transition as well. Below are some common questions students should reflect on if they are concerned about the performance in the course.
It is not uncommon for students to struggle with the transition to an AP Level course. It is also not irregular for grades to suffer during this transition as well. Below are some common questions students should reflect on if they are concerned about the performance in the course.
Are you reading?
Are you reading?
The material at the AP level is not designed to "spoon fed" to you. Students will need to take responsibility for their learning. That means reading the assigned readings, but also taking the time to be sure you understand what you read.
Are you taking thorough notes?
Are you taking thorough notes?
During readings, be sure that you're taking notes that provide you a complete understanding. Be sure you understand the topic sentence in each paragraph and what each of the main ideas are that Strayer is writing about.
Are you cramming the night before?
Are you cramming the night before?
Balance is key. You should be working on learning at least a little bit of material for the class everyday. If you wait to do a ton of work the night before a due date, it is a lot less likely to be impactful, and it's guaranteed to be a lot harder.
Are your graphic organizers complete?
Are your graphic organizers complete?
They are designed to help you organize a lot of information. Take good notes, but be sure you can organize that information in a way that makes sense.
What are your studying techniques?
What are your studying techniques?
What are you doing to prepare for assessments? Be sure your notes are organized and you can recognize how the Learning Objectives relate to the Historical Developments.
Let's look at your grades real quick, are there any patterns we can see and learn from?
Let's look at your grades real quick, are there any patterns we can see and learn from?
Do you find that you can answer the Learning Objectives by the end of the lesson?
Do you find that you can answer the Learning Objectives by the end of the lesson?
The learning objectives are big questions, but by the end of the lesson, you should be able to articulate a response. If it's not clear for you, be sure you ask questions, or review until you feel comfortable.
Are you using the resources on this website?
Are you using the resources on this website?
This website has lots of good resources for preparation and reviewing. Use the resources that are right for you.
Do you arrive in class with specific questions?
Do you arrive in class with specific questions?
Arriving to class knowing where you need clarification helps you fill in the gaps in your understanding.
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