The AP-TIP Mock Exam Training and Reading provides mock exams (using previously released AP exams from the College Board®) to implement training on scoring and allow the opportunity for teachers to score all of their program AP exams in a format similar to a College Board AP Scoring.

At the conclusion of the training, teachers record scores in a spreadsheet to have an idea of where their students are approximately four to six weeks prior to the AP national exams. Teachers and students retain the scored AP exams to use as formative assessment tools: teachers use the data to develop their lessons leading into the AP exam weeks, and students are able to use the scored exams to determine their own strengths and weaknesses prior to their AP exams. The AP Scoring experience is considered the most powerful professional development the College Board offers, and the AP-TIP Mock Exam Reading mirrors this experience.

The AP-TIP Mock Exam benefits both teachers and students. The exam:

• Improves student performance on the AP exam
• Reflects the full workload of the AP exam
• Gives the student an idea of the pacing and endurance required for the exam
• Provides information on student strengths and where improvements are needed
• Helps the student formulate a review plan for the AP exam
• Offers each student practice with testing mechanics (calculators, formula sheets, multiple choice grids, free response answer booklet formats, etc.)
• Helps build confidence as students navigate challenging and enriching AP courses

The AP Mock Exams have two components: course rosters and the AP Mock Exam itself.

As a program teacher, you will receive your course's spreadsheet populated with your course roster. Ensure that the students on this list are correct—your access and qualifying score goal awards are tied to this list. Only students on the official AP Mock Exam student list will receive the $100 award for a qualifying score. You will receive an email with instructions mid-January, so please mark your calendar.

Both the scoring training and actual scoring are conducted under the supervision of a College Board Reader or Table Leader. For some courses, the Chief Reader has been engaged to conduct the Mock Exam Reading. At the conclusion of the scoring, teachers address content and conceptual issues that emerged and are provided strategies to support their students’ learning of these concepts as well as tools to address misconceptions.

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