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What is Advanced Placement Spanish Language?

• a college course equivalent to a third semester college work

• a course based on skills, not content

• a course which emphasizes direct and productive communication

• a course which culminates with a standard measurement of all four skills

Why AP?

• most rigorous course in a language program, true preparation for college

• strenghthens the high school transcript

• the only high school experience which is transferred to the college transcript

• awards advanced placement in college

• may award credits towards college graduation

• can have economic benefits: early graduation, for example

Key factors for an effective AP Spanish language course

• setting high expectations and maintaining them

• requiring all students to take the exam

• immersing students in the target language

• making students responsibles for their own learning

• emphasizing self-expression

• emphasizing vocabulary acquisition

• assessing all skills on a frequent basis familiarizing students with the AP exam and rubrics

• keeping students’ eyes on the prize and reminding them of the importance of what they are doing; in terms of the AP exam, their preparation for college, and their preparation for global citizenship

• praising students for their effort, perseverance and linguistic accomplishments

AP Spanish Language 2012 Exam Format