AP Exams 2020Testing during school closure

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Major Changes for 2020 testing➔ All exams will be taken online at home unless schools reopen

prior to test date.➔ Exam dates - May 11 - 22 (late tests are available as a back-up) -

PLAN ON THE REGULAR DATE➔ Submission date for 2D, 3D, Drawing, and Comp Sci Principles

= May 26➔ Exams will be 45 minutes - free response only, no multiple

choice➔ Exam Content has been adjusted - Teachers will communicate

the content that will be assessed by College Board 2

Major Changes for 2020 testing➔ You may use a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or a

smartphone (not suggested but will work) for your exams.➔ Exam responses

◆ may be typed directly into the online system◆ Hand-written responses are acceptable - take a picture

and upload➔ Calculators are acceptable but, per College Board, are not

required➔ All College Board-approved accommodations will be provided.

◆ More information will be released by College Board 3

➔ Exams are open book/notes. Use the QR code to view CB open note test-taking tips.

➔ Questions are designed so answers cannot be found online or in a textbook.

➔ Like all AP exams, 100% of the work must be your own. You may not consult with others during testing.

➔ Test security measures are extensive so do not copy, cut and paste, or upload from another source.

➔ Work alone.

Major Changes for 2020 testing

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CB Test Taking Tips - http://tiny.conroeisd.net/UyLFq

Major Changes for 2020 testing➔ Cheating of any type will result in cancelled exam scores and may

result in -◆ A denial of future College Board exam opportunities◆ Cheating reported to your colleges◆ School discipline

➔ Exam security includes plagiarism detection software and other digital security tools.

➔ Written responses will be sent to your teacherprior to scoring to determine if the work is consistent with prior work.

➔ Use the QR Code to view College Board’s Exam Security Statement5

AP Exam Securityhttp://tiny.conroeisd.net/AQ9R7

The most important things you need to do now -1. Log in to your MyAP account and check your email address.

a. All communication regarding your exam will be sent to this email address. i. This should be an email address you check daily - NOT your CISD

email.ii. To change your email address, log in to MyAP, click on your name,

click on Account Settings, scroll down to your email address.b. Confirm your selected school is correct under the MyAP Profile >

Registrationc. Complete the practice login provided by College Board later this month.d. Students will receive an AP credential or link that will allow them to

log-in to take the exam.6

The most important things you need to do later this month -2. Check your technology and let us know if you need anything

for testing. Contact your Counselor or Mrs. Shepard3. Seniors - choose where to have your scores sent in MyAP:

a. Log in to MyAP, go to My AP Profile, and go to Score Send tab

b. Select colleges c. This can be updated through early June.

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Know the time and date for your exam(s):Plan to log in thirty minutes prior to your exam.

Complete the practice exam and know what materials you need for testing - scratch paper, pen, book …

Find a good place to test: quiet, a flat surface with room for your materials, someplace to plug in your device

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AP Online Classes & Review SessionsVisit the College Board YouTube Channel to watch live and recorded lessons by AP teachers.

Use the QR Codes below to access Online AP Course Schedule Advanced Placement YouTube Channel

9http://tiny.conroeisd.net/dbB4K http://tiny.conroeisd.net/Jh75Z

● Open book/open note exams are not easy.○ Finding facts, formulas, or other information in your notes is only one

step to answering an exam question● You still need to prepare for the exam.

○ You still need to know how to apply the information efficiently

and correctly. This takes preparation.● More materials aren’t always better.

○ The more time you spend looking for information, the less time you'll have to use it in writing your answer.

● You should not copy responses from notes or resources.○ Exam questions will ask you to apply concepts from your notes and resources in new ways.

Copying what you have done in the past won't produce a satisfactory answer.● Your class notes are better than internet searches.

○ The internet can be a source of misinformation, diverging opinions, and manipulated content.● Collaborating with others is not considered acceptable open notes

○ It is strictly forbidden to give or receive aid during the exam.

AP Test Taking Tips

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CB Test Taking Tips - http://tiny.conroeisd.net/UyLFq

How Parents Can Help Their Student Prepare

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Use this QR Code to register or type the URL into your browser.

● For all the latest information about AP testing, please continue to check the College Board website at http://tiny.conroeisd.net/y2XJp or use the QR Code

Stay up to date

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Check your email and your teacher’s Canvas courses for

additional informationGood luck on your AP exams!

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Thanks to Oak Ridge and Grand Oaks High Schools