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DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE AP Capstone Presentation by Halls High School School Counseling Department Academic skills that are valued by colleges: think independently, write effectively, research, collaborate, and learn across disciplines Earn
DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE
Presentation by Halls High School School Counseling Department
WHY AP CAPSTONE
INTRODUCTION Academic skills that are valued by colleges: think independently, write effectively, research, collaborate, and learn across disciplines Earn a 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams receive the AP Capstone Diploma Created in response to feedback from higher education
RIGOR
Provides a setting to build on the knowledge and rigorous course work
an interdisciplinary
format
CHALLENGE
Allows students to show colleges that they have challenged themselves academically
INDEPENDENCE
Makes students self confident, independent thinkers prepared for higher education
COLLABORATION
Allows students to collaborate on research topics with higher education faculty and/or local community leaders
Student Benefits
RISE OF SELF-LEARNING
INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK This framework lets students develop, practice, and hone critical and creative thinking skills. Students will also be able to make connections between various issues and their own lives.
ANALYZE
Students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and literary and philosophical texts.
INTERPRET
Students listen to and view speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts and experience artistic works & performances.
SYNTHESIZE Students will synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, & design & deliver oral & visual presentations
COMMUNICATE
The course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy & precision so they can craft & communicate evidence based arguments.
APPRECIATE
Analyzing topics through multiple lenses, aids in interdisciplinary understanding, and gives students a rich appreciation for the intricacy of important issues.
AP SEMINAR OVERVIEW
AP SEMINAR ASSESSMENT
STUDENTS ARE ASSESSED WITH TWO PERFORMANCE TASKS AND ONE END OF COURSE EXAM.
individual research report
scored by College Board
team multimedia presentation and defense
defense questions
scored by teacher
Formal assessment:
PERFORMANCE TASK 1
3 short answer questions analyze an argument through a single source 1 essay question assessing ability to create evidence based argument Exam items: END OF COURSE EXAM individual written argument
scored by College Board
individual multimedia presentation of 6-8 minutes
scored by teacher
teacher questions
scored by teacher
Formal assessment:
PERFORMANCE TASK 2
AP RESEARCH
OVERVIEW
Allows students to explore an academic topic or issue of individual interest. Through exploration students design, plan, and conduct a year long investigation to address a research question. Students will work independently and possibly consult with an expert adviser in the field to conduct an in-depth investigation of topic or issue. Students will use a process and reflection portfolio to document their inquiry processes, communication with teachers and experts, and individual reflections. *AP Seminar is a prerequisite for this course
ACADEMIC PAPER
4,000-5,000 WORD SCORED BY COLLEGE BOARD
PRESENTATION AND ORAL DEFENSE
15-20 MINUTE PRESENTATION 3-4 QUESTIONS FROM PANEL EVALUATORS SCORED BY TEACHER
HOW THIS WILL LOOK AT HALLS HIGH SCHOOL.
11th grade year: AP Seminar paired with AP Language & Composition, year-long setting Exam cost $142 12th grade year: AP Research, year-long setting Exam cost $142 This will take place of English 4 In your Schedule:
Research will all be interest based. Use this as a research building block to make life easier in college.
DIPLOMA: A student can receive an AP Capstone Diploma by: Scoring a 3 or higher on FOUR AP Exams AND Completing AP Seminar and Research CERTIFICATE: A student can earn the AP Capstone Certificate by: Taking and scoring a 3 or higher on BOTH AP Seminar and Research
HOW DO COLLEGES VIEW CAPSTONE?
Tennessee State University Tennessee Tech University University of Memphis Vanderbilt University Schools in the state of Tennessee that have endorsed the AP Capstone program since the beginning in 2014. Colleges in TN that have a Credit policy in place for AP Capstone: Lambuth University University of Memphis AP Seminar:
Both require a score of 3 or higher
Lambuth University University of Memphis AP Research:
Both require a score of 3 or higher
LOOKING OUTSIDE OF TENNESSEE?
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY: SCORE OF 3 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA: SCORE OF 3 DAVIDSON COLLEGE (NC): SCORE OF 4 MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: SCORE OF 5 SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN: SCORE OF 4 UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA: SCORE OF 3 FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY: SCORE OF 3 GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY (VA): SCORE OF 3
Schools that endorse and have a credit policy for AP Seminar & Research
Next Steps: Is THIS for You?
TALK TO YOUR PARENTS
Understand the rigor and the financial commitment with the credit policies of College/Universities of Interest.
MEET WITH YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Ask the questions you have. Do not be afraid to have the hard conversations to make sure this is the program for you.
BEGIN YOUR OWN RESEARCH
Check out the College Board
list of what makes a good student for this. It also has the Universities that have credit policies in place.
COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR TEACHERS
On course recommendations, did they recommend you? Either way, have open dialogue to see if you are a good fit.