Communicate with parents about upcoming exam, ways to support, and stress management
Some parents of AP students may not know details about the AP exam and how they can best support. Students report that it is helpful when teachers communicate with parents about the exam, including the stress their children may be under as well as the time they will be putting in studying for the exam. When students have families who are informed about ehe exam and how they can support, they have an added layer of encouragement and support.
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.