Provide ways for students to get to know the teacher and feel comfortable asking for help or approaching
Students report that having teachers who are approachable and help them feel comfortable is key to their success. Teachers can use multiple strategies to ensure students feel comfortable approaching them and that specific time is set aside for student/teacher interaction.
We suggest implementing these strategies:
Explore Student Experiences Throughout the School Year
Click on each critical period to explore student experiences.
Strong Start
August/September
Keeping Up
November/December
Midterm Reset
January/February
Exam Prep
March/April
Due to varying school schedules and contexts, the exact timing of the critical periods will differ by school and even by class. The months provided are a guide for where teachers should be looking for experiences based on time of year. Experiences marked with “ Students Shared” were generated directly from conversations with students about what supports their success in AP.