EXTREMELY IMPORTANT 2020 AP EXAM TEST TAKERS' GUIDE UPDATE. A MUST READ!

Hi all! 2020 AP STATS EXAM PARTICIPANTS, PLEASE READ ALL THAT FOLLOWS:   I attached the 2020 AP EXAM FORMULA SHEET for your reference because the slide presentation refers to it.  I provided for you a short video in Schoology to walk you through (in my own words) the most current information regarding the 2020 AP Exam after watching the update webcast last night at 8:30 PM.  I will be referring to the 51 slides below in a very condensed version of the actual presentation.  I will try to highlight the most important student take-aways from this presentation.  So you may want to either print (or just have open on your phone, tablet, or computer) the slides 2020 AP Testing Guide https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-testing-guide-2020.pdf?SFMC_cid=EM305178-&rid=47698842 so you can follow along if you choose to watch this short video in Schoology under the post title : EXTREMELY IMPORTANT 2020 AP EXAM TEST TAKERS GUIDE UPDATE.  A MUST READ!. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is the actual presentation link that I watched (approximately 60 minutes) conducted by the College Board people that is meant to be completely understandable and comprehensive for the 2020 AP Exam students.  So you can watch this in addition to or lieu of my video if you like : College Board 2020 AP Exam TEST GUIDE Slide Presentation 4/28/2020 (approximately 60 minutes) https://globalmeet.webcasts.com/viewer/event.jsp?ei=1303819&tp_key=77d7521167 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are the actual 51 slide guide: •  2020 AP Testing Guide https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-testing-guide-2020.pdf?SFMC_cid=EM305178-&rid=47698842 (.pdf/10.9 MB): The guide, designed for educators to walk their students through test day, provides information about:

◦ The AP Exam e-ticket ◦ Five steps to take before test day ◦ Understanding the test day experience ◦ Exam scores, credit, and placement -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I attached the Exam Day Check list to this email (as well as to the Schoology update page).  Although it is not required or collected, it is recommended that you print and fill this out for yourself in order to help you organize and be prepared for exam day: • 2020 AP Exam Day Checklist https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-student-exam-day-checklist.pdf?SFMC_cid=EM305178-&rid=47698842 (.pdf/526 KB): Teachers should have their students complete this checklist for each exam they take and keep it next to them while testing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I RECOMMEND THAT YOU PLAY ALL OF THESE VIDEOS: • Explainer Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoGgviqq4844oyQviUHOOddAaMOdDAqpk&SFMC_cid=EM305178-&rid=47698842 New videos are available to give students quick, easily accessible information about their test day experience, what they need to do to prepare, exam security, and more. I recommend that you PLAY ALL (about 12 minutes total). Explore the playlist. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMING SOON—AP EXAM DEMO FOR PRACTICE WITH SUBMITTING RESPONSES: • AP Exam Demo (available May 4): AP students should use the clickable exam demo to practice the different ways to submit their exam responses. The demo will help students confirm that their testing device will be able to access and run the online exam. If they can’t access the demo, the final slide of the Testing Guide can help them troubleshoot. The sample content in the demo will be the same for all users and isn't a practice exam. We’ll send educators and students an email to remind them when the demo is available. Please encourage your students to take this important preparation step. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THESE ARE THE INSTRUCTORS’ LESSONS THAT I PROVIDE FOR YOU TEACHER TAKE-AWAYS DAILY: • Online AP Classes and Review Sessions prep week: https://www.youtube.com/user/advancedplacement?SFMC_cid=EM305178-&rid=47698842 The week before exams, online AP classes will focus on the exam day experience and sample exam questions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GO HERE IF YOU ARE NOT RECEIVING COLLEGE BOARD EMAILS: • Student Outreach: If any of your students are having difficulty receiving College Board emails, walk them through the steps on the "Confirm your email address" https://apcoronavirusupdates.collegeboard.org/students/taking-ap-exams/getting-ready-for-exam-day/confirm-your-email-address?SFMC_cid=EM305178-&rid=47698842 page. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As always, please continue to email me any questions, comments, thoughts. Take care!!! Thank you.