ap spanish language and culture course & exam
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AP SPANISH LANGUAGE
AND CULTURE COURSE
& EXAM Escuela Longfellow
2019-20
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What is the AP SPANISH
Language & Culture Exam?
• College Board: AP Program created by www.collegeboard.org
• 4 hour Examination: measures a student’s Spanish language proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• College Credit: if student passes with a 3, 4 or 5 they are eligible to apply for college credit
• Colleges & Universities: Over 2,000 accept scores
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THE EXAM
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LANGUAGE LEARNING CONTINUUM: AP EXAM IS AT ADV. LOW-MID LEVEL
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REGISTRATION FEE
• $94.00 online registration
• Students who participate in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program= Reduced Rate (TBA)
MUST APPLY FOR FREE & REDUCED LUNCH!
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SCORES5 = Extremely well qualified
4 = Well qualified
3 = Qualified
2 = Possibly qualified (not a passing score)
1 = No recommendation (not a passing score)
“Qualified” means student has proven himself capable of doing the work of an introductory-level course at a college/university.
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AP SCORE NOTIFICATION
• SCORES emailed in July 2020• Create account at apscore.collegeboard.org
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Longfellow 8th graders on the AP EXAM
• 2012: 48%
• 2013: 50%
• 2014: 79%
• 2015: 87%
• 2016: 81%
• 2017: 79%
• 2018: 88%
• 2019: 86%
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6 AP THEMES
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AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE COURSE
• Prepares students to pass the exam.
• Students must:
a. speak Spanish and engage in the class
b. complete all classwork and homework
c. Come to AP PRACTICE sessions
d. STRENGTHEN vocabulary
e. Engage with Spanish beyond the 50 minute class: TV, Radio, Music, News, Internet, Magazines, Books, Travel, Volunteer, Museums, HispanicCommunity, Other opportunities as available
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AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE COURSE
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WEEKLY HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
• HOMEWORK IS ASSIGNED EVERY MONDAY.
• Due the following Monday.
• Homework generally consists of:• Ver-taal.com (news and documentaries)
• AP SPANISH textbook: (reading & listening selections)
• AND OTHER (TEACHER’S DISCRETION)…
• 1-2 hours of homework per week
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IMPORTANT DATES
1. Registration Deadline: NOVEMBER 15, 2019
2. AP PRACTICE EXAM #1: Wednesday, December 11during school hours
3. AP PRACTICE EXAM #2: Wednesday, February 5during school hours
4. AP PRACTICE EXAM #3: Wednesday, April 8during school hours
5. AP EXAM: TUESDAY, MAY 12, 20207:30 A.M.-12:45 P.M. at Longfellow (probably)
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OTHER IMPORTANT DATES
9/23/19 Personal Narrative Due (in-class work)
10/18/19 Personal PowerPoint due
12/16/19 Argumentative Essay #1 Due
S2/March Argumentative Essay #2 Due
S2/April Culture project Due
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SUCCESS• The course is designed to help students
SUCCEED! • Please look for emails throughout the year
• Keep track of UPDATES and DUE DATES