AP Curriculum Planning & AP Course Design 2

Question 1

When designing an AP course, what does the College Board's Course and Exam Description (CED) primarily provide to teachers?

Accepted Answer

The required content, skills, and course framework that must be taught

Answer

The CED is the authoritative document defining the required content, skills, and big ideas that AP courses must address.

Question 2

Which instructional approach best supports students in developing the 'Science Practices' outlined in AP science CEDs?

Accepted Answer

Inquiry-based laboratory investigations requiring data analysis and argumentation

Answer

Inquiry-based labs require students to design experiments, analyze data, and construct evidence-based arguments, directly developing science practices.

Question 3

A teacher wants to ensure vertical alignment in AP curriculum planning. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring skills and concepts build progressively from prerequisite courses through the AP course

Answer

Vertical alignment ensures that prior coursework scaffolds the knowledge and skills students need to succeed in the AP course.

Question 4

An AP teacher is mapping the curriculum and notices that a key enduring understanding is not addressed until the final unit. What is the best corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Introduce the enduring understanding earlier and revisit it across multiple units

Answer

Enduring understandings are foundational concepts that should spiral throughout the course so students develop deep, lasting comprehension.

Question 5

Which document must an AP teacher submit to the College Board to have their course officially authorized to use the 'AP' designation?

Accepted Answer

The AP Course Audit syllabus

Answer

The AP Course Audit requires teachers to submit a syllabus demonstrating that their course meets College Board curricular requirements.

AP Practice Test

AP Practice Test

AP Curriculum Planning & AP Course Design 2