Help students identify their own strengths/weaknesses for the AP exam
Students benefit from identifying their strengths and weaknesses in content and skills as the exam approaches. This can help students decide how to spend their exam preparation time and where to focus their energy for the remainder of the course.
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.