To model mental moves that support a growth mindset – a crucial step in students’ growth needed to be sucessful in AP.
To build a resource that ensures each student is supported in a 1:1 relationship with an adult in the building.
To offer students the opportunity to practice analyzing points of view and support engagement in reading texts.
To provide students an opportunity to practice choosing texts they’ll use/cite on the AP Lit Essay #3.
To assess students’ learning progress in real time through surveys, pre-assessments and check-ins to differentiate learning and adjust instruction.
To provide opportunities for students to practice multiple choice exams using terminology common to the exam.
To provide students a means to categorize test questions by topics studied so they have the skills needed on test day to consistently pull from the wide body of knowledge gained throughout the year.
To check for student understanding without using intimidating pop quizzes.
To create a resource that previews content and skills students will learn in the weeks ahead.
To shorten feedback loops to students by increasing feedback while students are doing the work rather than waiting until after.
