AP World History

In Advanced Placement World History 10, you will develop a greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and effects of human contacts over time. The course highlights the nature of changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies.  To explore a thematic approach of studying world history, we will use the reasoning processes of comparison (COMP), causation (CAUS), and change/continuity over time (CCOT) and utilize specific historical thinking skills.

Grades will be updated through Google Classroom and will be mirrored on Synergy. Assignments have digital grading rubrics that must be viewed from a personal computer. The traditional A-F scale is used (no rounding) and weighted accordingly:

• 35% - FORMAL ASSESSMENTS: Unit Exams, Cumulative Final, and Quizzes: stimulus-based multiple choice, content-based multiple choice and written responses (DBQ essays, long essays, and short answer question) scores weighted based on the achievement of all APWH periods on a 100-point scale

• 60% - ASSIGNMENTS: INDIVIDUAL WORK AND COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES

  • Textbook reading: Approximately 40 points per chapter (app. 25-35 pts. for completion; 3-5 points for quality)

  • Vocabulary flashcards: 45-75 pts per unit; 90% graded on completion; 10% on quality of response – due at end of unit

  • In-class assignments: Scores vary; graded on thoroughness and completion

  • Collaborative activities and presentations

• 5% - CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION: Asking questions, providing voluntary and involuntary responses, etc.

• Keep track of the work that is assigned through the Unit Overviews.

• Monitor smartphone and media

It is highly recommended that students take the national Advanced Placement Exam in May of the next calendar year.  If a student scores well, some colleges and universities may grant credit of the course.  

Students who pass the AP Exam with a score of 3 will be eligible for a +5% grade adjustment, with an "A-" grade ceiling (e.g. 76% → B-; 85% →  A-), for both semesters.  Students who pass the AP Exam with a score of 4 or 5 will be eligible for a +10% grade adjustment with an “A-“ grade ceiling, (e.g. 78% → B+; 84% → A-), for both semesters.  However, students with a grade below 70% or are guilty of academic dishonesty will not be eligible for a grade change, regardless of his/her AP score.  

The cost of the AP Exam is $99; please sign up in AP Classroom and submit payments through the school.

Please feel free to contact me via e-mail using your Synergy account or, preferably, at wto@egusd.net.  Please write all emails formally.  Also, class information, material, and updates can be found on our Google classroom website.  If you need to see me in person, please make an appointment beforehand, especially if you plan on making up a test or require help and assistance.