AP EXAM UPDATE
This message is for our students
that registered for AP exams. The message below is from the CollegeBoard. If
you have any concerns at all please communicate those with your teachers as
they are getting resources and information passed to their CollegeBoard teacher
accounts as well. I hope you check out the free AP Review classes I’ve
highlighted below. You may email me with any questions!
Mrs. Burnham - Jennifer.burnham@marshall.kyschools.us
From CollegeBoard:
Your health and safety are our
top priorities. We know the coronavirus has created new and unexpected
challenges. Here’s how the AP Program is supporting you and your school:
- We’re
providing live and on-demand AP courses for free.
- We’re
developing a new at-home testing option.
Based on the number and length of
school closures, it's clear that the usual way AP Exams are given at schools won’t
be possible.
Some students may want to take
the exam sooner rather than later, while the content is still fresh. Other
students may want more time to practice. For each AP subject, there will be two different testing
dates. The full exam schedule, specific free-response question types that will
be on each AP Exam, and additional testing information will be available by
April 3.
Taking the Exam
We surveyed 18,000 AP students to
see if they still wanted the opportunity to test this year. Their answer: a
resounding yes.
Free resources will be available
through exam day to help you get ready. While we encourage you to wait until
closer to the test to decide, any student registered for an exam can cancel at
no charge.
For the 2019-20 exam administration only:
- We’re
developing secure 45-minute online free-response exams for each course.
- The exam
content will focus on what most schools were able to complete by early
March.
- You’ll be
able to take your exams on any device you have access to—computer, tablet,
or smartphone. You’ll also have the option to write your responses by hand
and submit a photo.
- Colleges
support this solution and are committed to ensuring that AP students
receive the credit they have worked to earn. For decades, colleges have
accepted a shortened AP Exam for college credit when groups of students
have experienced emergencies.
- We know that not all students have access to the internet or a device. We’re working on solutions to help students get what they need to show their best work. If you need mobile tools or connectivity or know someone who does, you can reach us directly to let us know.
The exams will be secure. We’re
using a variety of digital security tools, including plagiarism detection
software.
Free AP Review Classes
Beginning on Wednesday, March 25,
you can attend free, live AP review courses, delivered by AP teachers from
across the country. These courses:
- Are
optional, mobile-friendly, and can be used alongside any work your teacher
may give you.
- Will be
available on-demand, so you can access them any time.
- Will focus on reviewing the skills and concepts from the first 75% of the course. There will also be some supplementary lessons including topics from the final 25% of the course.
To access the live classes and
recordings, visit the AP YouTube channel or
find your course schedule below. We’ll be adding more courses soon.
Download the daily schedule for 32
courses (.pdf/151 KB).
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