Explain to students how assignments during this time period differ from similar assignments earlier on (making progression visible)
Helping students make connections between similar assignments in different time periods allows them to see how their learning is progressing. Students report that making this progression visible allows them to see the cohesiveness of the course and their learning.
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.