AP U.S. History Syllabus Quiz

What additional requirement is there for students in the State of Texas taking the A.P. U.S. History course?

• They must take an additional history course

• They must pass the STAAR End of Course Exam

• They must complete a history project

• They must attend extra tutorials

When are tutorials for the A.P. U.S. History course held?

• Every Monday and Wednesday after school from 3:00 to 3:45

• Every Tuesday and Thursday after school from 3:00 to 3:45

• Every Monday and Wednesday before school from 7:00 to 7:45

• Every Tuesday and Thursday before school from 7:00 to 7:45

What is the main text used for the A.P. U.S. History course?

• The American Yawp by Joseph Locke

• The History of the United States by John Smith

• American History by David Johnson

• The United States: A History by Michael Brown

What is one of the required materials for the A.P. U.S. History course?

• A physical copy of The American Yawp

• Access to an internet capable device outside of class

• A history project

• A physical copy of the student handbook

What is the policy regarding note-taking in the A.P. U.S. History course?

• Students are required to take handwritten notes on readings/videos and lectures

• Students are required to take digital notes on readings/videos and lectures

• Students are not required to take any notes

• Students are required to take notes only during lectures

What is the policy of Alvin Independent School District regarding academic honesty and integrity?

• Students may bypass course requirements by using Artificial Intelligence.

• Students must work to be successful in the classroom, each on his/her own merits.

• Students can use unauthorized materials during an assignment.

• Students are allowed to cheat if they do not get caught.

What is academic dishonesty defined as in the Alvin ISD Grading Guidelines?

• Sharing notes with classmates.

• Using authorized materials during an assignment.

• A person’s work, concepts, designs, ideas, research, or documentation without giving proper credit to the sources.

• Asking for help from a teacher.

What percentage of a student's grade is made up of Major Grades (summative assessments)?

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

What is the Alvin ISD policy on cell phones in the classroom?

• Phone use is allowed as long as the teacher is unaware.

• Phones should be turned off and stored in a designated place in the classroom.

• Phone use in class has been proven to increase student achievement.

• Only students with documented accommodations may use their phones in class.

What will happen to students who do not comply with the technology policy?

• They will be given a verbal warning, followed by increasing consequences.

• They will be given extra credit to apply to Unit exams.

• They will be ignored as long as their phones are on silent.

• They will be given a reward.