Work with students to set goals so that distractions and competing priorities do not lessen their attention to AP course
This is a time of the year with competing priorities. Helping students set goals to balance the competing demands on their time will help them stay focused on the most urgent priorities without feeling overwhelmed.
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.