Point Pleasant Beach School District                                                                            

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                                                           Course Proficiency Sheet

Course Information

Name of Course:   AP United States History

Department:   Social Studies

Grade Level:   11th/12th Grades

Length of Course: Full year

No. of Periods per Week: 2-3 blocks per week

No. of Credits: 5

Prerequisites

United States History I

Description of Course Content

The course is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge needed to make historical connections with significant events, individuals and developments in American history. This course also prepares students for the Advanced Placement United States History Examination.

Description of Major Assignments
  • Chapter Quizzes & as needed quizzes
  • Chapter tests & as needed tests
  • Essays
  • Projects
  • Short answer writing
  • Midterm and Final Exam

Career Objectives Served
  • Development of research skills
  • Citizenship skills
  • Critical thinking

Mastery of Course to be Determined by:

Successful completion of the assignments and requirements outlined above and by the attainment of at least the minimum passing grade of 70%, and by fulfilling the districts attendance policy.

New Jersey Student Learning Standards

6.1 United States History 

6.3 Active Citizenship in the 21st Century