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“AP Capstone taught me critical thinking skills to help me solve issues and come up with new solutions”

I., Brown University

WELCOME TO AP CAPSTONE!

A Network of Ambitious Schools & Educators

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Capstone students are committed developing essential skills

Higher Ed Request

Critical Thinking

• Develop perspectives
• Identify bias in sources
• Apply research methods
• Produce scholarly work

Communication

• Work in teams
• Work with mentors
• Team presentations
• Individual presentations

AP Seminar Critical Thinking

• Critically evaluate sources
• Develop own perspective
• Evaluate other perspectives
• Multiple research papers

Communication

• Trello
• Team presentation
• Individual presentation

AP Research Critical Thinking

• Design and conduct

individual research project

• Academic paper

Communication

• Multimedia presentation
• Oral defense
• Work with mentor

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We support students’ pursuit of AP Capstone awards

AP Seminar AP Research 4 AP Exams

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AP Seminar AP Research

What does AP Seminar and AP Research look like in a student’s schedule?

Ø Fall Ø Semester Course Ø Semester Course Ø Semester Course Ø YEAR LONG Paired AP Seminar +

English II (H) (A/B Day Schedule)

Ø Fall Ø Semester Course Ø Semester Course Ø Semester Course Ø YEAR LONG Paired AP Research + AP

Language (A/B Day Schedule) Ø Spring Ø Semester Course Ø Semester Course Ø Semester Course Ø YEAR LONG Paired AP Seminar + English II (H) (A/B Day Schedule) ØSpring ØSemester Course ØSemester Course ØSemester Course ØYEAR LONG Paired AP Research + AP Language (A/B Day Schedule)

Sophomore Year Junior Year

Compared to a typical student in your year at your college, how prepared are you to do the following? (N=442)

CAPSTONE ALUMNI FEEL PREPARED TO SUCCESSFULLY BRIDGE TO THE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

31 33 28 31 35 38 13 14 17 19 28 27 30 34 49 52 49 52 Analyze existing research Conduct own research Think critically about sources Defend arguments using evidence Design multimedia presentations Work in teams

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How Do These Credits Apply in Higher Ed?

Phase 1 Admissions Phase 2 Credit Phase 3 Placement

Elective credit Course specific

„Capstone coursework helps students succeed in higher

education

„ https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies

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