AP® Program Updates
AP Summer Institute for Administrators
June 20, 2013
Jacksonville, Fl
Agenda
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Introduction
Operational updates and enhancements
Resources for administrators and coordinators
Course and exam changes
Future directions for AP
Q&A
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2014 AP Fee Changes
Exams and Exam Orders
Type
2013 Fee
2014 Fee
Exams administered outside of the U.S.,
U.S. territories, & Canada (per exam)
$117
$119
Late-Testing Fee (per exam, depending on
reason for testing late)
$40
$45
Unused Exams (per exam)
$13
$15
Late Exam Orders (per order received after
extension deadline)
$50
$55
Late Payment (for payments postmarked
after 6/16)
$200
$225
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2014 AP Fee Changes
Reports and Reporting Services
For Students
2013 Fee
2014 Fee
Free-Response Booklet (per booklet)
$7
$10
Multiple-Choice Rescore Service (per exam)
$25
$30
For Schools
2013 Fee
2014 Fee
Score Labels (per set)
$75
$100
Free-Response Booklets
1-20 booklets
21-50 booklets
51-100 booklets
More than 100 booklets
$50
$100
$150
$250
$60
$120
$180
$300
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2014 AP Fee Reduction
The College Board provides a fee reduction per
exam for students with financial need. When the
2014 fee reduction has been determined, it will be
announced on collegeboard.org/apfeereductions.
Most states use federal and/or state funds to
supplement the College Board fee reduction. The
fee reductions available in each state can be found
at collegeboard.org/apexamfeeassistance in the
spring.
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Online Scores for Students
Thank you for helping
your students get ready
to access their AP scores
online next month!
When students can
access scores:
• July 8th at 5 a.m. EDT.
• One of three “early
access” days, July 5-7.
Go to apscore.org for
details.
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Online Scores for Students
What students need to
access their scores:
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A College Board
account (free)
Their AP number or
student identifier (if
provided on the
answer sheet)
Students will receive an
email shortly before
early access begins with
reminders about how
and when to access
scores.
apscore.org
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Student Identifier Field Added to Answer Sheet
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This year, students could enter their local student identifier
(student ID number) on their AP answer sheet. This provides two
key benefits:
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Schools and districts can efficiently match AP score reporting
data to students, and integrate AP information into local
accountability systems.
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Students can use the student identifier when accessing scores
online.
Student identifier will appear in the following online score reports:
Student Datafile, Student Score Report, and Subject Score Roster.
Resources for Administrators and Coordinators
AP Coordinator Tutorial
 8 web videos + links to
related content and
resources
 Supports new AP
Coordinators
 Provides an overview
of a Coordinator’s
responsibilities before,
during, and after the
exam administration
 Presented by an AP
Coordinator
collegeboard.org/apcoordinatortutorial
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AP Toolkit for Counselors and Administrators
Printed toolkit to expand and enhance AP
participation:
•Introduction letter
•Brochures:
•Overview of resources
•Planning AP informational
events
•Parent brochure
•Student brochure
•Conversation starter
•Poster 3-pack
Select printed toolkit contents
Online resources include printed toolkit
pieces, plus:
•Customizable PowerPoint in English
and Spanish
•Scripts for automated phone call
outreach (English and Spanish)
•Email templates (English and Spanish)
•Web banner ads for school websites
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collegeboard.org/shareap
AP Teacher Community
apcommunity.collegeboard.org
All AP subjects, AP
Coordinators, and
Equity and Access
have a dedicated AP
Teacher Community.
Each includes:
Discussion Boards
Resource Library
Browse-able Curriculum
Member Directory
Email digests and
notifications
Newest Feature: Reply
by email
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Resources for Administrators and Coordinators
Free-Response Bookmaps
Shows the layout of the
Section II free-response
booklets, providing a clear
picture of:
• Where the free-response
questions appear
• When questions are repeated
(if applicable)
• Where reference materials
such as equation tables are
located
• Where responses should be
written
• How much space is available
for responses and notes
http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/scores/prepare/bookmaps
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Resources for Administrators and Coordinators
Practice Exams
 In early fall, AP will publish
new practice exams in 14
AP subjects.
 Free. Complete new exam
released each year.
 Features: multiple-choice
answer key, free-response
scoring guidelines, and
scoring worksheet
 Posted on the Course Audit
website and accessible by
Course Audit-authorized
teachers only
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Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Physics B
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Psychology
Statistics
U.S. History
World History
Resources for Administrators and Coordinators
Spotlights on Success
 Highlights the
strategies
schools across
the country
use to help
underserved
students
succeed in
rigorous course
work.
 New stories
available soon!
collegeboard.org/apequity
Resources for Administrators and Coordinators
AP Report to the Nation
 32.4% of U.S. public school
graduates took an AP Exam in high
school.
 19.5% of graduates earned at least
one score of 3 or higher.
 Although more underserved
minority and low-income students
are taking AP courses and
succeeding on AP Exams, these
students remain underrepresented
in AP classrooms.
More information and videos: apreport.collegeboard.org
Order free copies: collegeboard.org/apfreepubs
Resources for Administrators and Coordinators
AP Report to the Nation
 In the class of 2012,
more than 300,000
students identified as
having a high likelihood
of success in AP did not
take any recommended
AP Exam.
 Significant inequities in
AP participation are
seen along racial and
ethnic lines
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AP Course and Exam Revisions
Fall 2012
Fall 2014
• Biology
• Physics 1: Algebra Based
• Latin
• Physics 2: Algebra Based
• Spanish Literature & Culture
• United States History
Rollout Schedule
Fall 2011
Fall 2013
• French Language & Culture
• Chemistry
• German Language & Culture
• Spanish Language & Culture
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Major themes:
More clarity and focus
• Reduce breadth to enable depth of understanding
• Create more clarity
• Curriculum frameworks for each subject (big ideas)
• What students should be able to do
• Specific learning objectives (content + skills)
• Increase the focus on application of knowledge
• Science practices and inquiry based labs in science
• Historical thinking skills in history courses
• Communication skills in language courses
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AP Course and Exam Changes
Chemistry
• Beginning in fall 2013, AP will offer the redesigned
AP Chemistry course.
• The course emphasizes scientific inquiry, studentdirected labs, and analytical and reasoning skills.
• A new lab manual, course and exam description,
practice exam, and course pacing and planning
guides are available.
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AP Course and Exam Changes
Chemistry
• Beginning with the May 2014 exam administration,
students will take the redesigned AP Chemistry
Exam.
• Students will be allowed to use a calculator on the
entire free-response section of the exam (Section II).
• Additionally, students will be allowed to use the
formula chart on both sections of the exam.
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AP Course and Exam Changes
Spanish Language and Culture
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Beginning in fall 2013, AP will offer the redesigned AP
Spanish Language and Culture course.
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The course emphasizes instruction based on six global
themes and is driven by essential questions.
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Teachers are encouraged to base instruction on authentic
materials and resources.
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The course focuses on expanding students' proficiencies
across the three modes of communication: interpretive,
interpersonal, and presentational.
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A new course and exam description, practice exam, and
course pacing and planning guides are available.
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AP Course and Exam Changes
Spanish Language and Culture
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Beginning with the May 2014 exam administration, students
will take the redesigned AP Spanish Language and Culture
Exam.
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The exam will contain multiple-choice and free-response
questions and is the same length as the old exam.
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All tasks will be contextualized; that is, source materials will
come with advance organizers and time for previewing the
questions.
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There will be greater variety of authentic print and audio
materials, and audio sources will be played twice.
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Teacher Support
Advances in AP provides
detailed information and
resources on course and exam
revisions, the AP Course Audit
process, and new directions for
the Advanced Placement
Program.
Go to advancesinap.collegeboard.org
for more information.
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Future Directions for AP
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My College QuickStart™ & AP Potential
The shading of the steps icons
illustrates the student’s
potential
Choosing a major puts a
checkmark in the Matches
Major column next to
appropriate courses
This column tells the student if
this course is likely offered at
the school
The student should look for
courses that line up with their
potential, future academic
interests, and school offerings.
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AP Student Campaign
New AP posters were sent to more
than 4,000 schools as part of a
campaign to help students – including
traditionally-underserved, highpotential students – become more
aware of the AP Program and make
informed decisions about taking AP
courses and exams.
AP Student Campaign
Emails were sent
to students and
parents based on
students’ level of
AP potential, as
indicated by their
2012
PSAT/NMSQT
scores.
These emails
invited students
to learn more
about AP on the
new AP student
website.
New AP Student Website
apstudent.collegeboard.org
AP Student Home
Explore AP
AP Courses
Taking the Exam
AP Scores
Credit & Placement
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AP | Cambridge Capstone Pilot
21st Century Skills
P21 “ Four Cs”
Critical Thinking
Creativity and Innovation
Communication
Collaboration
AP C&E
Redesign is an
outstanding
response to
developing
enhanced
critical thinking
skills within the
discipline
AP is seeking to foster greater emphasis in secondary schools classrooms on:
• Critical inquiry, synthesis and research skills
• Independent, creative, and interdisciplinary thought
• The ability to work as part of a team
• International, cross-cultural, and self awareness
AP | Cambridge Capstone Pilot
Pilot Program Description (2-year program)
Year 2
(Typically
Grade 12)
Research Project
AP | Cambridge Capstone
Credential
Extended Report (20-pages)
To qualify for the Credential, students
would need to:
3 or More AP Exams
High School
AP
Year 1
(Typically
Grade 11)
AP
(Anchor)
AP
Seminar Course
Team
Project
Individual
Presentation
Written
Exam
* Required Professional Development for Capstone Teachers
• Take 3 (or more) AP Exams and
earn a score of 3 or higher on
each.
• Earn qualifying scores (3 or
higher) in each of two Capstone
courses.
AP | Cambridge Capstone Pilot
Skills taught in Year One Seminar Course
Analyzing and Evaluating Arguments
Considering Multiple Perspectives on an Issue
Conducting Research and Evaluating Credibility
Creating and Developing Arguments
Collaborating to Solve Problems
Communicating Publically using Multimedia
Making Interdisciplinary Connections
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AP | Cambridge Capstone Pilot
Instructional Framework: The Critical Path
Deconstruction
Reconstruction
Reflection
Detailed analysis of
a point of view.
Identification &
evaluation of
evidence for and
against competing
points of view.
Assess the impact
of research on
personal
perspectives.
Communication
Communicate views, information and research effectively and convincingly.
AP | Cambridge Capstone Pilot
Skills Taught in Year Two Research Course
Students conduct research on a self-selected topic, prepare a 4500-5000
word Research Report and make a public presentation on their findings.
Formulating a Research Question
Understanding Research Methodology
Conducting Self-Directed and Sustained Research
Communicating Findings in Academic Writing
Making Presentations
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AP | Cambridge Capstone Pilot
Additional Questions
 Are these courses AP courses?
• Yes.
 Are colleges granting credit or placement?
• During the pilot, colleges and universities are reviewing the program and
student work.
• During the pilot College Board staff will work with colleges on
establishing admission and other policies towards credit and placement.
• Several leading colleges and universities have endorsed the benefits of
the Capstone Program for students through a Statement of Support.
• Student work will help shape the decisions Higher Ed makes regarding
admission and credit/placement.
 Do these courses count toward AP Scholar Awards?
• No, not during the pilot.
AP Insight - Pilot
Improve AP student achievement by providing focus to instruction AND classroom
tools demonstrated to work (research-based)
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AP Insight - Pilot
Where to focus?
What is proven
(through research)
to work?
Challenge Areas
Classroom Tools
Critical concepts and skills, key
misunderstandings to anticipate
Developed with expert AP Teachers
(Performance Tasks, Lesson
Plans, Labs, and Activities by
class, group or student)
Prepare
Act
Instructional Resources
Teach
Balanced Assessments
& Immediate
Instructional Feedback
Assess
Challenge Areas
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Best Practices support
and Collaboration Tools
What works
Pilot tested with diverse classrooms
Refined with urban, suburban and rural AP teachers and administrators in
successful pilot
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What works 
Resources provide insight and feedback early and often
Performance Tasks and
Hands-On Activities
Instructional Feedback by Class and Student
Assessments Online/Offline
Panel Insights
Pinpoints understanding and misunderstanding;
resources for teachers and students
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What works 
Sustained professional support and virtual peer networks
Sustained
Learning
Community
of Practice
• Challenge Areas
• Science Practices
• Formative Assessment and
student-centered
strategies
• Virtual Professional
Learning Communities
• Job-embedded PD
• Connect expert and newer
teachers
• Online collaboration
Panel Insights
How it works 
Centered on key strategies to raise student achievement
Student Impact Strategies
Insight into the AP Biology
curriculum so you can focus
your course on what matters
most.
Insight into best
practices sharing
your successes with
experts and your
peer network.
Panel Insights
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Insight into areas
where students
struggle the most.
Targeting students’
misunderstandings
leads to student
success.
AP Insight Roadmap
2013-2014
National Launch of AP Insight:
Biology
2014-2015
Possible Expansion
Additional subjects
October 2012
Early adopters identified for
i3 Formal Evaluation
2012-2013
“Beta” implemention with
Partner LEAs
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APAC 2013
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Thanks
QUESTIONS?
lshin@collegeboard.org
kfitzsimmons@collegeboard.org
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