Ease student anxiety about the difficulty of an AP course
Experiences marked with “ Students Shared” were generated directly from conversations with students about what supports their success in AP.
Many students taking an AP class for the first time may feel significant anxiety about the difficulty of the course. Students report that having teachers who help ease their anxiety significantly increases their confidence and ability to succeed.
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.