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AP Capstone
James Finley Supervisor of Science, Art, and Computers AP Capstone Coordinator
1/23/19
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AP Capstone Introduction
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AP Capstone 1/23/19 James Finley Supervisor of Science, Art, and - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
AP Capstone 1/23/19 James Finley Supervisor of Science, Art, and - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
AP Capstone 1/23/19 James Finley Supervisor of Science, Art, and Computers AP Capstone Coordinator 1 AP Capstone Introduction 2 Summary of AP Seminar 3 Summary of AP Seminar Question Formulation Technique Research Strategies
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Summary of AP Seminar
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Summary of AP Seminar
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- Question Formulation
Technique
- Research Strategies
- Presentation Skills
- Harkness Discussions
- Team Presentation
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AP Seminar Summary
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Summary of AP Seminar Results
❏ All students are on track to receive AP Capstone certificate ❏ Almost half (42%) of the research students have met all the requirements for the Diploma honors ❏ All others are on pace to receive it pending current year performance.
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❏ 2017-18 AP Seminar: First year
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❏ Consisted of team project and presentation, research- based essay and presentation, and a written exam ❏ 12 students enrolled ❏ 100% passing rate ❏ Average score 4.2 ❏ 2018-19 enrollment ❏ AP Seminar: 15 ❏ AP Research: 12
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Summary of AP Research
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❏ Discussed the ethics of research and the importance of laws associated with human subject research ❏ Engaged students in professional relationship with Rutgers University ❏ Conducted university lessons in research ❏ Submitted proposals to Instructional Review Committee ❏ Began conducting research and implementing data collection protocols ❏ Met with expert advisors to get guidance on their research
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AP Research Summary
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Students Proposals
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❏ Mikayla Sanchez ❏ Presidents vs. Vice-Presidents: A Study Addressing the Lasting Effects
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❏ Evelyn Doskoch ❏ Do words matter?: The Lexical Features of Student Writing Samples at GL ❏ Brendan Probst ❏ Energy Conservation in the NJ Path: A Proposal of Regenerative Braking ❏ Greg Biskaduros ❏ The Monopolies of Past and Present: Applying the Methodology and Definition of Historical Monopoly to Modern Pharmaceuticals
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AP Capstone Recognition
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College and University Support
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Process and Prerequisites
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Process
- Students performance and teacher recommendations are examined
- A letter is emailed to students if they qualify for the program
○ AP Seminar ■ Concurrent enrollment in English 3 Honors or AP English 3 ■ Concurrent enrollment in at least one other full year AP course ○ AP Research ■ At least a 3 on the AP Seminar exam ■ Concurrent enrollment in at least one other full year AP course
- A student list is provided to guidance
- Student are encouraged to map out there Junior and Senior year with/without the
program in their schedule Additional Information
- AP Seminar does meet the 5 credit 21st Century graduation requirement
- Students are highly encouraged to take both years of the program
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Questions?
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