AP® World HistoryMr. Hurst

ghurst@skahab.org

ExaminationsThere are three (3) major examinations taken:AP® World History which is taken in late May.SAT II World History Content examination which is in early June.Global History and Geography Regents examination which is in mid-June.I will discuss the formats and contents as we progress throughout the year.

Supplies• 2” three-ring binder for notes and handouts•Pens (black and dark blue ink only) for essays•Pencils (No. 2 for Scantron sheets on tests)•Highlighter (for documents and tests)•Colored Pencils (for maps, illustrations etc.)• Stapler and Hole Punch

Textbook

•Keep this at home• It is to be used for homework and reference

• It is not needed for class every day

Review Book• I strongly suggest that you buy an AP Review book.

Buy this as soon as possible as supplies are limited.• The choice is yours, I will explain!•Begin reading as soon as possible, starting at the

beginning and reviewing all of the ninth grade material.• This will be invaluable, especially later in the year.

WebsitesHaiku Learning – make sure you create your password as you will need daily access to your assignments and lessons.www.hursthistory.com which is my own website and contains the majority of the course lessons plus other important documents, maps, pictures, and video links required for this course.

iPadThis is a designated iPad class.

Once distributed, please bring to class every day.You will primarily use it for your note taking however, I have created several lessons using specific apps for classroom learning.The main app used is called Nearpod and it will be pre-loaded on your school iPad. It is also compatible with a laptop computer.

HomeworkI do not assign homework on a nightly basis but….There is a weekly assignment called “Where in the World” [details on how to do this later].When I do assign homework it is very meaningful and important and will be added into your grade.I strongly suggest that you spend ten minutes every night going over your notes from that day!

Tests and Quizzes

All tests given will be shown on the school calendar and in Haiku, along with the content to be covered.Sometimes I give quizzes, especially on the more difficult material. I will give you advance notice. I will always let you know in advance the format for each test.

Essay WritingWe will spend several classes on learning how to write essays for APWH. There are three types to be covered; the Document Based Question (DBQ), the COMP (Comparative) and the CCOT (Change-over-Time).There will be both in-class and take-home essays.I have free periods during the week for one-on-one assistance, especially with your writing development.

Classroom RulesI have no assigned specific seating. We must start on time. If we start late then we will lose one class a month and our biggest enemy is TIME!I encourage class participation but not cross-talking!Eating and drinking – only if you have to and no 3-course meals! Clean up after yourselves, we do not have a maid!

ConclusionThis is a first-year college course, being taught in 10th grade. Do not be scared. Yes, it is hard work and sometimes boring and drawn-out but the rewards are huge. I expect 110% effort every day.Be ready every day, relax, and learn but most of all –