Mass Insight Advanced Placement Equity Building Tools

Affirming Classrooms

Daily Mindfulness Routine

To promote increased focus, class participation, and a sense of academic belonging; at the beginning of every class, students and teachers silently meditate for five minutes.

Establish an AP Onboarding Structure

To onboard student into the AP Program so they are prepared to begin by Day 1 of coursework and have an opportunity to build the foundation needed to excel later.

Change-Maker Sessions

To expose students to professionals that make a difference and are directly related to their academic trajectory in high school.

Interview an Expert

To allow students to interview a leading community expert who works in a field aligned with class content.

Attributes of High-Quality Work and a Vision for Attaining It

To define and clarify the attributes of high-quality work in order to plan projects that promote deep learning and understanding.

Student Contracts

To support students in developing a sense of responsibility for their studies, their class, and ultimately themselves.

Diagnostic Feedback

To give students feedback that they are more likely to accept and utilize for improvement.

Students as Co-Teachers

To boost students’ confidence and investment in learning content deeply while building connection and trust with the teacher. Students also develop oracy and presentation skills.

Student Group Noticing Routine

To build in the routine of students holding one another accountable for learning and presence in class.

Creating Shared Artwork

To create a shared experience for students through a collectively created work of art.

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