AP® Program Updates AP Summer Institute for Administrators

June 20, 2013 Jacksonville, Fl

Agenda

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•Introduction•Operational updates and enhancements•Resources for administrators and coordinators•Course and exam changes•Future directions for AP•Q&A

2014 AP Fee Changes

Type 2013 Fee 2014 FeeExams administered outside of the U.S., U.S. territories, & Canada (per exam)

$117 $119

Late-Testing Fee (per exam, depending on reason for testing late)

$40 $45

Unused Exams (per exam) $13 $15

Late Exam Orders (per order received after extension deadline)

$50 $55

Late Payment (for payments postmarked after 6/16)

$200 $225

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Exams and Exam Orders

2014 AP Fee ChangesReports and Reporting Services

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For Students 2013 Fee 2014 FeeFree-Response Booklet (per booklet) $7 $10

Multiple-Choice Rescore Service (per exam) $25 $30

For Schools 2013 Fee 2014 FeeScore Labels (per set) $75 $100

Free-Response Booklets 1-20 booklets 21-50 booklets 51-100 booklets More than 100 booklets

$50$100$150$250

$60$120$180$300

2014 AP Fee Reduction

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The College Board provides a fee reduction per exam for students with financial need. When the 2014 fee reduction has been determined, it will be announced on collegeboard.org/apfeereductions.

Most states use federal and/or state funds to supplement the College Board fee reduction. The fee reductions available in each state can be found at collegeboard.org/apexamfeeassistance in the spring.

Online Scores for Students

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Thank you for helping your students get ready to access their AP scores online next month!

When students can access scores:

•July 8th at 5 a.m. EDT.•One of three “early access” days, July 5-7. Go to apscore.org for details.

Online Scores for Students

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What students need to access their scores:

1.A College Board account (free)2.Their AP number or student identifier (if provided on the answer sheet)

Students will receive an email shortly before early access begins with reminders about how and when to access scores.

apscore.org

Student Identifier Field Added to Answer Sheet

• This year, students could enter their local student identifier (student ID number) on their AP answer sheet. This provides two key benefits:• Schools and districts can efficiently match AP score reporting

data to students, and integrate AP information into local accountability systems.

• Students can use the student identifier when accessing scores online.

• Student identifier will appear in the following online score reports: Student Datafile, Student Score Report, and Subject Score Roster.

Resources for Administrators and Coordinators

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8 web videos + links to related content and resources

Supports new AP Coordinators

Provides an overview of a Coordinator’s responsibilities before, during, and after the exam administration

Presented by an AP Coordinator

collegeboard.org/apcoordinatortutorial

AP Coordinator Tutorial

AP Toolkit for Counselors and Administrators

10Select printed toolkit contents

Printed toolkit to expand and enhance AP participation:

•Introduction letter•Brochures:

•Overview of resources•Planning AP informational events•Parent brochure•Student brochure

•Conversation starter•Poster 3-pack

collegeboard.org/shareap

Online resources include printed toolkit pieces, plus:

•Customizable PowerPoint in English and Spanish•Scripts for automated phone call outreach (English and Spanish)•Email templates (English and Spanish)•Web banner ads for school websites

AP Teacher Communityapcommunity.collegeboard.org

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Discussion BoardsResource LibraryBrowse-able CurriculumMember DirectoryEmail digests and notificationsNewest Feature: Reply by email

All AP subjects, AP Coordinators, and Equity and Access

have a dedicated AP Teacher Community.

Each includes:

Resources for Administrators and CoordinatorsFree-Response Bookmaps

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http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/scores/prepare/bookmaps

Shows the layout of the Section II free-response booklets, providing a clear picture of:

•Where the free-response questions appear •When questions are repeated (if applicable) •Where reference materials such as equation tables are located•Where responses should be written•How much space is available for responses and notes

In early fall, AP will publish new practice exams in 14 AP subjects.

Free. Complete new exam released each year.

Features: multiple-choice answer key, free-response scoring guidelines, and scoring worksheet

Posted on the Course Audit website and accessible by Course Audit-authorized teachers only

Resources for Administrators and Coordinators Practice Exams

Highlights the strategies schools across the country use to help underserved students succeed in rigorous course work.

New stories available soon!

collegeboard.org/apequity

Resources for Administrators and CoordinatorsSpotlights on Success

32.4% of U.S. public school graduates took an AP Exam in high school.

19.5% of graduates earned at least one score of 3 or higher.

Although more underserved minority and low-income students are taking AP courses and succeeding on AP Exams, these students remain underrepresented in AP classrooms.

More information and videos: apreport.collegeboard.orgOrder free copies: collegeboard.org/apfreepubs

Resources for Administrators and CoordinatorsAP Report to the Nation

In the class of 2012, more than 300,000 students identified as having a high likelihood of success in AP did not take any recommended AP Exam.

Significant inequities in AP participation are seen along racial and ethnic lines

Resources for Administrators and Coordinators

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AP Report to the Nation

Fall 2011

• French Language & Culture

• German Language & Culture

AP Course and Exam Revisions

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Rollout ScheduleRollout Schedule

Major themes: More clarity and focus

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• Reduce breadth to enable depth of understanding

• Create more clarity • Curriculum frameworks for each subject (big ideas)• What students should be able to do • Specific learning objectives (content + skills)

• Increase the focus on application of knowledge• Science practices and inquiry based labs in science • Historical thinking skills in history courses• Communication skills in language courses

AP Course and Exam ChangesChemistry

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• Beginning in fall 2013, AP will offer the redesigned AP Chemistry course.

• The course emphasizes scientific inquiry, student-directed labs, and analytical and reasoning skills.

• A new lab manual, course and exam description, practice exam, and course pacing and planning guides are available.

AP Course and Exam ChangesChemistry

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• Beginning with the May 2014 exam administration, students will take the redesigned AP Chemistry Exam.

• Students will be allowed to use a calculator on the entire free-response section of the exam (Section II).

• Additionally, students will be allowed to use the formula chart on both sections of the exam.

AP Course and Exam ChangesSpanish Language and Culture

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• Beginning in fall 2013, AP will offer the redesigned AP Spanish Language and Culture course.

• The course emphasizes instruction based on six global themes and is driven by essential questions.

• Teachers are encouraged to base instruction on authentic materials and resources.

• The course focuses on expanding students' proficiencies across the three modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational.

• A new course and exam description, practice exam, and course pacing and planning guides are available.

AP Course and Exam ChangesSpanish Language and Culture

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• Beginning with the May 2014 exam administration, students will take the redesigned AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam.

• The exam will contain multiple-choice and free-response questions and is the same length as the old exam.

• All tasks will be contextualized; that is, source materials will come with advance organizers and time for previewing the questions.

• There will be greater variety of authentic print and audio materials, and audio sources will be played twice.

Go to advancesinap.collegeboard.org for more information.

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Advances in AP provides detailed information and resources on course and exam revisions, the AP Course Audit process, and new directions for the Advanced Placement Program.

Teacher Support

Future Directions for AP

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My College QuickStart™ & AP Potential

The shading of the steps icons illustrates the student’s potential

Choosing a major puts a checkmark in the Matches Major column next to appropriate courses

This column tells the student if this course is likely offered at the school

The student should look for courses that line up with their potential, future academic interests, and school offerings.

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New AP posters were sent to more than 4,000 schools as part of a campaign to help students – including traditionally-underserved, high-potential students – become more aware of the AP Program and make informed decisions about taking AP courses and exams.

AP Student Campaign

AP Student Campaign

Emails were sent to students and parents based on students’ level of AP potential, as indicated by their 2012 PSAT/NMSQT scores.

These emails invited students to learn more about AP on the new AP student website.

New AP Student Websiteapstudent.collegeboard.org

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AP Student Home

Explore AP

AP Courses

Taking the Exam

AP Scores

Credit & Placement

21st Century SkillsP21 “ Four Cs”

Critical Thinking

Creativity and Innovation

Communication

Collaboration

AP is seeking to foster greater emphasis in secondary schools classrooms on:

• Critical inquiry, synthesis and research skills• Independent, creative, and interdisciplinary thought• The ability to work as part of a team• International, cross-cultural, and self awareness

AP C&E Redesign is an outstanding response to developing enhanced

critical thinking skills within the

discipline

AP | Cambridge Capstone Pilot

Pilot Program Description (2-year program)

Seminar CourseTeam ProjectTeam Project

Individual Presentation

Individual Presentation

Written Exam

Written Exam

Research Project

3 or More AP Exams

AP(Anchor)

AP(Anchor) APAPAPAP

High SchoolHigh School

Year 1(Typically Grade 11)

Year 1(Typically Grade 11)

Year 2(Typically Grade 12)

Year 2(Typically Grade 12)

Extended Report (20-pages)Extended Report (20-pages)

AP | Cambridge Capstone Credential

To qualify for the Credential, students would need to:

• Take 3 (or more) AP Exams and earn a score of 3 or higher on each. • Earn qualifying scores (3 or higher) in each of two Capstone courses.

AP | Cambridge Capstone Credential

To qualify for the Credential, students would need to:

• Take 3 (or more) AP Exams and earn a score of 3 or higher on each. • Earn qualifying scores (3 or higher) in each of two Capstone courses.

* Required Professional Development for Capstone Teachers* Required Professional Development for Capstone Teachers

AP | Cambridge Capstone Pilot

AP | Cambridge Capstone PilotSkills taught in Year One Seminar Course

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ReflectionAssess the impact

of research on personal

perspectives.

DeconstructionDetailed analysis of

a point of view.

ReconstructionIdentification &

evaluation of evidence for and

against competing points of view.

Communication Communicate views, information and research effectively and convincingly.

AP | Cambridge Capstone Pilot

Instructional Framework: The Critical Path

AP | Cambridge Capstone PilotSkills Taught in Year Two Research Course

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Students conduct research on a self-selected topic, prepare a 4500-5000 word Research Report and make a public presentation on their findings.

AP | Cambridge Capstone Pilot

Are these courses AP courses?• Yes.

Are colleges granting credit or placement?• During the pilot, colleges and universities are reviewing the program and

student work.

• During the pilot College Board staff will work with colleges on establishing admission and other policies towards credit and placement.

• Several leading colleges and universities have endorsed the benefits of the Capstone Program for students through a Statement of Support.

• Student work will help shape the decisions Higher Ed makes regarding admission and credit/placement.

Do these courses count toward AP Scholar Awards?• No, not during the pilot.

Additional Questions

AP Insight - PilotImprove AP student achievement by providing focus to instruction AND classroom tools demonstrated to work (research-based)

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Best Practices support and Collaboration Tools

Instructional Resources

(Performance Tasks, Lesson Plans, Labs, and Activities by

class, group or student)

Balanced Assessments & Immediate

Instructional Feedback

Challenge Areas

Challenge Areas

Classroom Tools

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Critical concepts and skills, key misunderstandings to anticipate

Where to focus?What is proven

(through research) to work?

Developed with expert AP Teachers

AP Insight - Pilot

What works Pilot tested with diverse classrooms

Refined with urban, suburban and rural AP teachers and administrators in successful pilot

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What works Resources provide insight and feedback early and often

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Pinpoints understanding and misunderstanding; resources for teachers and students

Assessments Online/Offline

Performance Tasks and Hands-On Activities

Instructional Feedback by Class and Student

Panel InsightsPanel Insights

What works Sustained professional support and virtual peer networks

Panel InsightsPanel Insights

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How it works Centered on key strategies to raise student achievement

Insight into best practices sharing your successes with experts and your peer network.

Insight into the AP Biology curriculum so you can focus your course on what matters most.

Insight into areas where students struggle the most. Targeting students’ misunderstandings leads to student success.

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Panel InsightsPanel Insights

AP Insight Roadmap

2013-2014National Launch of AP Insight:

Biology

October 2012Early adopters identified for

i3 Formal Evaluation

2012-2013“Beta” implemention with Partner LEAs

2014-2015Possible ExpansionAdditional subjects

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APAC 2013

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QUESTIONS?lshin@collegeboard.org

kfitzsimmons@collegeboard.org

Thanks

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