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They are fast-paced, cover more material, and require critical thinking, analysis, and persuasive writing.","Answer",{"name":116,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":117},"How do AP exams work and what kinds of questions are included?",{"text":118,"@type":114},"AP exams are administered by schools worldwide, typically in May, and usually last about three hours. 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THE PRESENCE OF AP COURSES IS A SIGN THAT A STUDENT  \nHAS CHOSEN TO CHALLENGE HIM/HERSELF.”  \n—ADMISSION OFFICER  \n􀂂 Demands more of students than regular honors courses .  \n􀂂 They are fast-paced and cover more material than an average high school class .  \n􀂃 AP teachers expect their students to think critically, analyze and synthesize facts and data, weigh competing perspectives, and write clearly, and persuasively.  \n􀂂 \"A new analysis of AP students who score a 2 on the exam shows that they’re more likely than  \nWHY SHOULD MY  \nCHILD TAKE AP  \nCLASSES?  \nsimilar students to enroll in college and more likely to perform well in their introductory classes. And despite fears that a score of 1 or 2 will discourage students from taking further advanced courses, the opposite is true: most students scoring a 1 or a 2 in their sophomore or junior years proceed to take additional AP classes in following years, and the majority obtain improved scores on their subsequent AP Exams .\"--Johnson and Ciampaglia  \n􀂂 “Research shows that when students are given access to advanced coursework opportunities, they work harder and engage more in school, leading to fewer absences and suspensions and higher graduation rates,” EdTrust wrote in 2019 .  \nBENEFITS OF ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES  \n• AP courses can be challenging, but it’s work that pays off and helps prepare a student for college .  \n•AP courses are often the most interesting and fulfilling courses a student takes in high school.  \n•AP teachers are among the most prepared, dedicated, and inspiring teachers at their schools . AP teachers must go through a rigorous preparation program through AP College Board to be certified to teach AP classes .  \n•Students develop confidence and learn the study habits and time management skills essential for success in college .  \nWhat does AP testing look like?  \n􀂂 Exams are administered by schools worldwide onset dates each May.  \n􀂂 Exams usually last around three hours .  \n􀂂 Each AP Exam contains:  \n􀂂 Multiple-choice questions  \n􀂂 Free-response questions (essay, problem-solving, and oral responses) .  \nADVANCED PLACEMENT GRADING  \nThe AP grade scale ranges from 1 to 5:  \nGrade Meaning  \n5 Extremely well qualified  \n4 Well qualified  \n3 Qualified  \n2 Possibly qualified  \n1 No recommendation  \nEstimated Exam Cost for May 2022  \n$96 per exam – Parents Pay /If the student does not order within the ordering deadline there is a $40 late exam fee per exam .  \nFee reductions based on free and reduced lunch status  \nADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM COVERAGE  \nPERRY HIGH SCHOOL 2021-2022 ANTICIPATED OFFERINGS  \n􀂂 English AP English Language – Juniors/ seniors AP English Literature-Seniors  \n􀂂 Math AP Calculus AB-Accelerated math seniors AP Statistics—Juniors/seniors  \n􀂂 Science AP Biology – Sophomores/juniors/seniors AP Chemistry – Juniors/seniors  \nAP Environmental – Sophomores/seniors AP Computer Science – Juniors/seniors  \nPERRY HIGH SCHOOL 2022-2023 ANTICIPATED OFFERINGS  \nSocial Studies  \nFine Arts  \nAP World History – Sophomores/seniors AP US History –Juniors  \nAP Macroeconomics-Seniors  \nAP Human Geography-Freshman  \nAP Studio Art and Design – Juniors/seniors AP Music Theory—Sophomores/seniors  \nAcademic Elective AP Psychology – Juniors/seniors  \nAP REGISTRATION PROCESS/TIMELINE  \nRegistration forms and","cbCaieIdiiyAzJC6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieIdiiyAzJC6","pdf",350061,14,"English","# What are AP classes?\n## Why should my child take AP classes?\n# Benefits of Advanced Placement classes\n# What does AP testing look like?\n## Advanced Placement grading\n# Estimated exam cost for May 2022\n# Advanced Placement exam coverage\n## Perry High School 2021-2022 anticipated offerings\n## Perry High School 2022-2023 anticipated offerings\n# AP registration process/timeline","[{\"question\":\"What are AP classes and how do they differ from regular honors courses?\",\"answer\":\"AP courses are college-level classes taught in high school and reflect what is covered in introductory college courses. 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