Help students make connections between activities and goals
Classroom activities can sometimes feel removed from students’ goals or priorities. By drawing clear connections between class activities, content, and college/career goals, teachers can help create buy-in to learning in the AP classroom.
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.