Assign students to set goals for AP class participation and learning
With higher performance expectations and increases in the amount of content and skills covered, AP students may become lost in it all and need help staying on track. Having them set regular participation and learning goals provides them with powerful reference points to gauge their own progress and growth and to identify needed supports in a timely manner.
We suggest implementing these strategies:
Explore Student Experiences Throughout the School Year
Click on each critical period to explore student experiences.
Strong Start
August/September
Keeping Up
November/December
Midterm Reset
January/February
Exam Prep
March/April
Due to varying school schedules and contexts, the exact timing of the critical periods will differ by school and even by class. The months provided are a guide for where teachers should be looking for experiences based on time of year.