AP Psychology Mrs. Povletich Welcome! You may choose your own seats for today.
Getting to Know You Please get a Chromebook from the cart and sign in to your student Google account. Your passwords have not been changed from last year.
Getting to Know me
AP Psych Course Content AP PSYCHOLOGY UNITS OF STUDY Memory and Cognition History, Approaches, and Research Methods Biological Bases of Behavior Sensation, Perception, and States of Consciousness Learning, Motivation, and Emotion Developmental Psychology Personality, Testing, and Individual Differences Abnormal Behavior and Treatment Social Psychology
The AP Exam Section I: Multiple Choice | 100 Questions | 70 Minutes | 66.6% of Exam Score Define and explain content from a range of course topics Apply skills of comparison and interpretation to course concepts, theories, and scientific methods Section II: Free Response | 2 Questions | 50 Minutes | 33.3% of Exam Score Analyze a unique scenario using concepts from different theoretical frameworks or sub domains in the field (Free-Response Question Type 1) Design, analyze, or critique a study (Free-Response Question Type 2)
Classroom Materials Interactive Notebook (you will need 4-5 - 8½” x 11” college-ruled notebooks for the year) Please bring one notebook to class by Tuesday so we can get started using them.
Textbook Please bring your textbook with you to class on Tuesday. We will be going to the library and switching it with the new one. We will start using the new textbook for reading notes on Tuesday night.
Additional Resources Recommended Review Books...
Krieger Larry. AP Psychology Crash Course. Piscataway, NJ: Research & Education Association, 2015. (This review book is good for the “big picture” of this course but it should not be used exclusively as you would miss out on many of the details. However, I will reference and use material from it in class regularly because I feel it is a valuable resource for studying.) Fenton, Nancy. AP Psychology: All Access. Piscataway, NJ: Research & Education Assn., 2012. (This review book is from the same company as the one above but goes into more depth. It is highly recommended among AP Psychology teachers across the globe.) Another option: SHMOOP.
The Marshmallow Challenge
The Marshmallow Challenge As a team, you have 18 minutes to build the tallest free-standing structure out of 20 sticks of spaghetti, one yard of tape, one yard of string, and one marshmallow. The marshmallow needs to be on top.
Build a Tower, Build a Team
Marshmallow Psychology The Marshmallow Test
Marshmallow Psychology The Marshmallow Test Read the article. At the bottom of the article, write 3 take-aways from your reading… ● What did you find interesting? ● What questions do you still have? ● What insight does this give you into this class?
Class Expectations RESPECT peers, teachers, administrators, visitors, textbooks, supplies and facilities. The use of swearing, derogatory comments and put-downs is not only disrespectful but also inappropriate for the school and work environment. Therefore, they will not be tolerated. RESPONSIBILITY and ACCOUNTABILITY: Be responsible and accountable for all of YOUR actions! The grade you earn in this class will be a reflection of your effort and learning. It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of their academic standing and bring any questions they have about their grade to the attention of the teacher. PREPARATION: Be on time to class with all materials. (WR Tardy Policy will be enforced) All school rules will be enforced according to the West Ranch Student Handbook. ELECTRONICS POLICY: Cell phones and any other electronic devices will NOT be allowed for use during class time, except at teacher’s discretion at appropriate times. Any violation will result in confiscation of the item which will be turned in to the student’s Assistant Principal’s office. Consequences for actions that violate any of the above may result in teacher detention or referral to an administrator.
Grades! Unit Tests (50%) Other Assessments (15%) Daily Quizzes Current Events and Research Analysis
Projects and Discussions (20%) Homework and Notebook Checks (10%) Professionalism (5%)
Grades! I do not offer extra credit so don’t ask. The grade you earn is the grade you earn. There will be no “extra” work you can do and I do not “bump” or “round up” grades.
A Walk in the Woods Take out a ½ sheet of paper. As I describe a scenario, you’ll be asked a series of questions. While imagining the scene in your mind, write down the FIRST thing you visualize. Please do not share your responses as they are personal to you.
