ADVANCED PLACEMENT
(AP)
WHAT IS AP?
 AP allows motivated high school students to take
university-level courses while still in high school
 34 courses in 21 subject areas
 taught by high school teachers
 courses developed by committees of university
professors and experienced AP teachers
 exams are written in May at the student’s school
 each exam is 50% multiple choice / 50 % free
response
WHY OFFER AP?
Advanced Placement Programs add an additional
opportunity for schools to “reach every student” by:
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supporting students in obtaining advanced
placement, a credit and increased options at
university as well as helping students stand out in
admissions process and international recognition;
promoting enrichment and challenge;
enhancing individual student strengths;
increasing strategies for active learning;
providing more specific preparation for university
exams and projects.
Successful completion of an Advanced Placement Examination
can result in advanced placement (university transfer credit),
program admission, or both, depending on the university a
student chooses to attend.
Students who enter university having taken an AP course
regularly claim to be more confident in and prepared for their
university studies.
AP courses are recognized by 90% of postsecondary
institutions in North America and in over 600 universities in
60 other countries around the world. An AP course is not a
prerequisite in any university program in North America.
AP Exam Grades
 5 = extremely well qualified
 4 = well qualified
 3 = qualified
 2 = possibly qualified
1 = no recommendation
AP STATISTICS 2013
AP WORLD:
 # of countries
 # of high schools
 # of students
 # of exams written
140
18,900
2,220,000
3,900,000
AP CANADA:
 # of high schools
 # of students
 # of exams written
565
17,300
26,650
AP ONTARIO:
 # of high schools
 # of students
 # of exams written
215
5,307
8,233
Ontario Course Results
Courses
# of Exams
% at 3 or more
1
Calculus AB
1222
76.1
2
English Literature
874
76.5
3
Biology
769
84.8
4
Chemistry
701
78.5
5
English Language
667
72.1
6
French Language
645
94.3
7
Physics B
421
79.6
8
Economics Micro
376
72.1
9
Calculus BC
373
78.8
10
Economics Macro
267
59.9
What is Pre-AP?
 A clearly articulated sequence of courses that
enrich students and lead to AP courses.
 Teachers trained to help students acquire the
skills, concepts and habits of mind necessary
for success on AP Exams.
 Emphasis is on inquiry-based learning,
problem-solving techniques and other learning
strategies that students need for success in AP
and beyond.
The AP School Leader
Is a principal who:
 Provides support for teachers delivering the
AP Program
 Schedules AP Courses into first Semester
 Communicates information about the AP
Program to students, parents and the school
community
 Attends training through AP Canada
The AP Teacher
Is a teacher who:
 Has volunteered to provide university level
curriculum at the high school level
 Is a expert in his or her subject area
 Has a passion for developing subject specific
expertise in students
 Has been trained by AP Canada
The AP Coordinator
Is a Guidance Counsellor who:
Files AP Participation forms – November 15th
Plans AP exam administration – Jan/Feb
Orders AP exams – March
Receives, checks & stores AP exams
securely
 Oversees secure running of AP exams
 Returns exams to ETS 24 hours after last
exam
 Sends exam payments in to AP Canada
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SCDSB AP Courses 2014-2015
Course Code
ENG4U
English
SBI4U
Biology
MCV4U
Calculus
SPH4U
Physics
ICS4U
Computer Science
Schools
Banting MHS
Bradford DSH
Penetanguishene SS
Twin Lakes SS
Banting MHS
Midland SS
Nantyr Shores SS
Nottawasaga Pines SS
Penetanguishene SS
Bear Creek SS
Nottawasaga Pines SS
Twin Lakes SS
Bradford DHS
OD/Park
Innisdale SS
Course Code
Schools
FSF4U
French
Midland SS
Penetanguishene SS
CHY4U
European History
Nottawasaga Pines SS
AVI4M
Studio Art
Penetanguishene SS
SCH4U
Chemistry
SBI3U
Biology
Twin Lakes SS
OD/Park
Nantyr Shores SS
Important Dates
2014-2015
September,
2014
Semester One
All AP Courses Begin
January, 2015 AP Exam Fee Collected - $100.00 per
exam
May, 2015
AP exams written: May 5 – 12
June, 2015
AP courses scheduled in semester one
Students receive AP assessment from
College Board
Additional Resources are
available at:
apcentral.collegeboard.com
Thank you for your support!