Course Overview

Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments.

Interest of the Week

Students explore a topic of interest each week based on current news events.

Practice Individual Reading Report and Practice Individual Written Argument

Students submission are based on the same rubrics required for their real college board submissions due later in the year. They present in both groups and individually and provide an oral defense.

Individual Reading Report and Individual Written Argument

In the Spring semester, students submit their reports to the College Board, present to the AP Seminar teachers and provide an oral defense.

End of Course Exam

AP Seminar students take a written end of course exam in the spring during AP tests.

Grading and Scoring

All elements contribute to the student’s course grade. The IRR, IWA and end-of-course exam, which are submitted to the College Board, contribute to the AP Exam score.