So you signed up for AP Human
Geography?
A.K.A. APHG, APHuG, AP Human Geo
Why did you choose this course?
• Discuss with your table group why you chose
this course and not World History?
• You have 1 minute!
What is APHG?
• Designed by a committee of higher education
faculty and expert AP teachers
• Designed to reflect college and university-level
expectations
• Almost all colleges will grant credit for a passing
score on the APHG exam
– Check college websites for specific credit information
(ask me if you have questions)
– I went to Western Washington University and they
gave you 4 credits (equals Environmental Studies 204)
for a score of 3 or higher (I got a 4)
GO VIKINGS!
How many people take APHG?
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APHG started in 2011
2002: 97,762 students
2012: 191,773 students
One of the fastest growing AP tests
A choropleth map (from Greek χώρο
("area/region") + πλήθος
("multitude")) is a thematic map in
which areas are shaded or patterned
in proportion to the measurement of
the statistical variable being
displayed on themap, such as
population density or per-capita
income.
Just tell me about the test…
• Last day of the AP Exams
– (This means lots of time for review!!!!!!)
• 2 hours and 15 minutes
– Multiple Choice: 75 questions in 60 minutes
• 50% of your exam score
• Define, explain, and apply geographic concepts
• Interpret geographic data
– Free Response: 3 questions in 75 minutes
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50% of your exam score
Synthesize different topical areas
Analyze/evaluate geographical concepts
Supply appropriate and real-world examples to illustrate
geographic concepts
• Interpret visual sources of data
• Formulate responses in narrative form
Get your phones out!
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text message to remind you of what is coming in
class.
– You will not see my number and I will not see yours
• Text - @aantri to 81010 or (425) 728 – 7469
• Or receive updates via email
– Send an email to aantri@mail.remind.com
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So how will I get a 3, 4, or 5?
• Hard work! Perseverance! Self-Advocating!
• Read the chapters and do the reading guides
• Participate in classroom activities and
discussion
• Complete the semester projects
– They are there to help you!!
• Take our unit tests and practice exams
seriously!
• Ask me questions!!!
Let’s do it!