WELCOME TO WORLD HISTORY APWH WLCP ABOUT THE

WELCOME TO WORLD HISTORY!

APWH / WLCP – ABOUT THE COURSE. . . � Team taught � CP World Literature � AP World History � Literature selections complement historical time periods and themes. � Historical context enriches literary themes and analysis.

DAILY PROCEDURES. . . � � No two days will be alike. Sometimes we’ll teach together or do projects or presentations. Other days we might take turns teaching with only occasionally hopping in on each other’s lessons. Other times one of us might use both class periods. Always sit in your assigned seats and wait for instructions. Try not to interrupt class – there are lots of us and it is a lot of work teaching 60+ kids at once – don’t ask for a grade check when we’re in the middle of something. You’ll have a break between 1 st and 2 nd periods (unless you’re being evil on that day. . . ). Save personal questions and personal issues (aka bathroom breaks) for that time.

ABOUT AP WORLD HISTORY � � � Advanced Placement College credit if you pass the AP Exam in May GPA �A=5 �B=4 �C=3 �D=1 �F=0 In order to do well in class you will have to work hard. Hard work and good scores will earn you an A or B in class. In order to pass the exam, you will have to work even harder outside of class. Your willingness to study, review, and prepare for the exam is the single most important factor affecting how you will do.

HOW DO I GET COLLEGE CREDIT? Register with the College Board � Complete the class! � Earn a score of 3 or above on the AP Examination on May. � Fill in appropriate transfer work on college applications. � Class completion and Exam scores will be posted on your transcript. � Also you will receive an extra grade point for each AP class in which you receive a C or better. �

AP WORLD-THE EXAMINATION The AP World History Exam tests knowledge of topics included in a full-year introductory college course in world history. � The exam highlights six overarching themes: impact of societal interactions, change and continuity across world history periods, impact of technology and demography, social and gender structures, cultural and intellectual developments, and functions and structures of states. �

AP WORLD-THE EXAMINATION � The exam addresses historical habits of mind or skills (constructing and evaluating arguments, using primary documents and data, assessing change and continuity over time, and handling diversity of interpretations) as well as world historical topics (global patterns, comparison within and among societies, and understanding of ideas and values).

AP WORLD-THE EXAMINATION Multiple Choice Portion: 50 minutes, 70 questions � The multiple-choice section of the exam measures students' knowledge of world history from the Foundations period (c. 8000 B. C. E. to 600 C. E. ) to the present. �

AP WORLD-THE EXAMINATION � 1) 2) 3) In the free-response section of the exam, students answer three essay questions (130 minutes): A document-based question; A question that deals with continuity and change over time and is focused on large global issues such as technology, trade, culture, migrations, or biological developments An essay question requiring students to compare a wider set of issues and focus on interactions of at least two societies.

BRIAN WOLD BWOLD@VALVERDE. EDU 951. 490. 4680 * 31404