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French LanguageFrench LanguageAdvanced Advanced PPlacementlacement
Enhancing the French Language Experience at Superior Heights
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Advanced Advanced PlacementPlacement
•AP French Exam May 15th, designed by “College Board”
•North American association of colleges & universities (think SATs)
•Outside of Canada and the United States, over 40 countries world-wide recognize AP
•French Language AP – was piloted at SJD on May 7, 2007
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Advanced Advanced PlacementPlacement
•Level 5 = Extremely Well Qualified
•Level 4 = Well Qualified
•Level 3 = Qualified
•Level 2 = Possibly Qualified
•Level 1 = No Recommendation
•PossiblePossible University Credit on university University Credit on university transcript if Level 3, 4 or 5 is achieved.transcript if Level 3, 4 or 5 is achieved.
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Available AP Available AP SubjectsSubjects
• Art History
• Studio Art
• Biology
• Calculus
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Economics
• English Language
• English Literature
• Environmental Science
• French Language & French Language & CultureCulture
• Government & Politics
• European History
• US History
• World History
• Human Geography
• Music Theory
• Physics
• Psychology
• Spanish Language
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FEE STRUCTUREFEE STRUCTURE
• Actual cost per exam is approximately $ 90(CDN)
• Only a $25 payment required.
• This fee is non-refundable.
• The Algoma District School Board where possible subsidizes the cost of taking the AP Exam.
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IB and APIB and AP
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IB and APIB and AP
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The AP AdvantageThe AP Advantage• Achieve higher than non-AP students in second year university classes
• Smaller class size compared to first year university course
• Avoid some “gatekeeper” first year university courses
• AP students more likely to complete university degree
• Greater flexibility (eg. Course selections, double major)
• Skills and learning needed for university success in all courses beyond AP subject– Higher level thinking skills, less structure, style, time management
– Greater confidence in university
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How Do Students PrepareHow Do Students Prepare• Voluntary – teacher and students
• Typically: 75% of AP Exam material already covered in Ontario course curriculum
• Remaining 25%:– Independent Study
– Lunch Hour Teacher Mentored Study Group
– Additional Reading and Study Activities
– Enrichment Activities
• Additional preparation develops work and learning skills required for success in university
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French Language & French Language & Culture AP ExamCulture AP Exam
• Tuesday, May 15Tuesday, May 15thth, 2012 –3 hours, 2012 –3 hours (12:30 – 3:30 pm)(12:30 – 3:30 pm)
• Evaluate how well students understand written and spoken French, and their ability to respond in correct French
• With the exception of directions, French is used exclusively in the exam materials and in student responses
• Equal emphasis on four skills:
– Listening, reading, writing & speaking
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French Language & French Language & Culture AP ExamCulture AP Exam
Section 1 - Interpretive communicationInterpretive communication (Multiple Choice)
A) Read short texts • (eg. Journalistic & literary texts, announcements,
advertisements, letters, maps & tables)
B) Listen to authentic audio materials• (eg. Interviews, podcasts, public service
announcements, conversations and brief presentations)
• Identify main points significant details, purpose and intended audience, make inferences and predictions
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French Language & French Language & Culture AP ExamCulture AP Exam
Section 2 - (Free Response)
Interpersonal & Presentational CommunicationInterpersonal & Presentational Communication
Interpersonal Presentational
Written
Spoken
Read & reply to an e-mail message
Persuasive Essay (using 3 given sources)
Simulated conversation (respond to questions)
Presentation (2 min)
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Preparing StudentsPreparing Students
• French Instruction:
– Grades 9-12 – Integrated AP-Style Activities• Teaching, Assignments, Presentations, Tests
– Grade 12 – Lunch Hour Teacher Mentoring tentatively Wed. @ 11:35 in room TBA tentatively starting Wed. Feb. 21st.
• Semester Two, 1 day per week
• Preparatory Activities, Examine sample AP exam, practice questions, microphone activities
• Focus on style of questions
• Focus on speaking section
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French Language AP and French Language AP and Canadian UniversitiesCanadian Universities
• Algoma U
• York U
• U of Western Ontario
• Carleton U
• U of Guelph
• U of Toronto (Scarborough)
• U of Ottawa
• Queen’s U
• McMaster U
• Lakehead U
• Nipissing U
• Laurentian U
• McGill U
• Concordia U
• Bishop’s U
• St. Thomas U
• Dalhousie U
University credit for French Language AP is provided at most Universities including:
• Acadia U
• St. Mary’s
• UUBC
• U of Victoria
• U of Saskatchewan
• U of Manitoba
• U of Winnipeg
• Brandon U
• And more…
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May 2007May 2007SJD AP ResultsSJD AP Results
•In May 2007, SJD became the first school in the ADSB to offer AP exams
•13 SJD students wrote AP French Language
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May 2008May 2008SJD AP ResultsSJD AP Results
•7 out of 8 students writing the French Language Exam earned levels 3-5
•Both French Immersion and Core French students have earned university credits through AP.
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May 2009May 2009SJD AP ResultsSJD AP Results
•6 out of 8 students writing the French Language Exam earned levels 3-5
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May 2010May 2010AP ResultsAP Results
•19 grade 11 & 12 students wrote
•Largest group ever
•17 out of 19 students earned levels 3-5
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May 2011May 2011Superior Heights AP Superior Heights AP
ResultsResults
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QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?