Download Social Studies 9 Pre-AP World History I

SOCIAL STUDIES 9 PRE-AP
WORLD HISTORY I
AN INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS SOCIAL STUDIES 9 PRE-AP
WORLD HISTORY?
• First year of a 2-year, very rigorous college level course
• The second year course is AP World History
• Culminates in an AP exam and Global History Regents exam in grade 10
(year 2)
WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM?
• Exponential leap from middle school social studies course to this college level course
• Far more rigorous than a high school honors course
• Challenging textbook and supplemental readings (same text used in college courses)
• Extensive analysis, historical thinking and writing skills activities
• Average nightly homework: 1-1.5 hours
• Fast paced; very detailed; requires great passion for the study of world history
• Must be an independent learner; highly motivated
TEXTBOOK COMPARISON
SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS
SS9R: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
• List three ways that Buddhism differed from Hinduism.
• Describe advances in mathematics and medicine that took place in Gupta
India.
SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS
PRE-AP: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Trans Eurasian trade networks
 Discuss two SPECIFIC examples of the impact of trans- ecological exchange
along the networks shown above
 Discuss two SPECIFIC examples of trans-cultural exchange along the
networks shown above.
WHY THIS SPECIAL PRESENTATION?
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To ensure students and parents understand the true nature of the rigorous
expectations
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To ensure better initial placements, reduce attrition and improve class sizes
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To ease transition into course with better insight
To ensure students find a good balance in their potential course schedule as they
transition to high school
To introduce the placement assignment and other pre-requisite criteria for
consideration
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF PROGRAM AND CONCERNS
• Typical enrollment in recent past: 40-50 students sat for AP World History
exam each year, enrolled in 2 sections
• History of attrition:
CRITERIA FOR PLACEMENT CONSIDERATION
• Minimum final course grade of “A” in Social Studies 8 and teacher
recommendation
• Performance on Social Studies 9 Pre-AP World History placement assignment
• Demonstrated academic maturity
• Note: only students with a minimum final course grade of “A” will be able to
apply for an override
PLACEMENT ASSIGNMENT
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Assignment will be introduced to qualifying/interested students on Thursday, January
12, 2017 at 7:40 am in room 062. Repeated on Friday, January 13, 2017, same
time/room.
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Replication of typical homework assignments for a chapter
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Students cannot be considered for placement without completing this assignment
Students will have 11 days to complete—due Monday, January 23, 2017
Mr. Brown will be available for questions on Tuesday, January 17 & Friday, January
20 at 7:45 a.m. in room 062 and via email at [email protected]
ALTERNATE COURSES/PATHWAYS
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Grade 12
SS 9 Pre-AP
AP World History
AP US History
AP Govt or PIG
AP Econ or Econ reg
SS 9 R
SS 10 H
AP US History
AP Govt or PIG
AP Econ or Econ reg
SS 9 R
SS 10 R
SS 11 R or
AP US History
AP Govt or PIG
Econ reg or AP Econ
SS 9 R
SS 10 R
SS 11 R
AP Govt or PIG
Econ reg
AP & HONORS PARTICIPATION RATE
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Grade 12
9R: 75%
10R: 41%
11R: 30%
PIG: 39%
Econ: 78%
9 Pre-AP: 25%
10H: 41%
AP US: 70%
AP Gov: 61%
AP Econ: 22%
LY: 23%
AP World: 18%
QUESTIONS???
• Contact Mara Steindam, District Coordinator, Social Studies via email at
[email protected] or telephone at 516-267-7576
• Contact Jane Grappone, Director of Guidance via email at
[email protected] or telephone at 516-267-7611