Curriculum Night

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Curriculum Night

• AP US History

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Who am I?

• Originally from Baltimore, MD
• 12 years in various supply chain management roles
• B.S. Transportation and Logistics/MarketingUniver
  sity of Maryland at College Park
• M.B.A. from Marist CollegePoughkeepsie, NY
• Ed.S. Argosy University
• Doctoral Student Curriculum and
  InstructionArgosy University
• Third year teacher
• AP US History
• AP Macroeconomics

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How will you assess my childs learning?

• Unit essential questions
• DBQ essays/Gateway Prep
• Projects
• Unit tests quizzes
• Homework/Classwork
• Participation in class lecture/discussion
• Collaborative group activities
• End of Course Test (EOCT)

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How will grades be determined? Plus 10 Points.
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The AP Exam

• The AP Exam will take place in May, 2013
• Section I
• 80 Multiple Choice Questions (55 minutes)
• Section II
• 1 DBQ and 2 Essay Questions (130 minutes)
• Each section counts as roughly half the final
  grade.

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Homework?

• YES!
• At a minimum, if there is no formal homework,
  students should be reviewing class notes and
  reading outlined the assigned chapters.

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Resources?

• Help is ALWAYS available by appointment. I am
  available most days before and after school.
• http//mrzittlesclassroom.pbworks.com
• http//twitter.com/mrZittle
• www.collegeboard.com

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Resources Continued

• There are many great resources available for
  students to use as review and study guides. Our
  favorite is available from Amsco School
  Publishing
• http//amsco.extendsales.com/AMSCOPUB/control/prod
  uctdetails?item_id9781567656602

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How can I keep track of my childs progress?

• Sign up for Gwinnett Parent Portal
• Electronic progress reports emailed every two
  weeks
• Printed Progress reports
• Convey concerns via e-mail or by phone
• Schedule a parent/teacher conference

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Thanks for coming tonight!

• Please feel free to contact me at
• Robert_zittle_at_gwinnett.k12.ga.us
• www.mrzittlesclassroom.pbworks.com
• http//twitter.com/mrZittle
• Cell 404-803-7810

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QUESTIONS?