Name 1 of the focus skills of this class.
Identifying and explaining developments and processes
Analyzing sourcing and situation of primary and secondary sources
Analyzing arguments in primary and secondary sources
Analyzing the context of historical events, developments, or processes.
Using comparison, causation, continuity / change frameworks to analyze patterns between historical developments and processes
Developing strong, critical arguments
Writing with clarity and style
Name one of the five guiding expectations for the course.
Curiosity, respect, follow through, growth mindset, and advocating for yourself/others.
What day is the exam?
How do practice assignments affect your grades?
They don't. But they're still super important.
True or false: Ms. Z was born in Seattle, Washington.
F-A-L-S-E.
Name one of the focus themes of this class.
American and National Identity
Work, Exchange, and Technology
Geography and the Environment
Migration and Settlement
Politics and Power
America in the World
American and Regional Culture
Social Structures
True or false: totally fine to use cell phones during class!
F-A-L-S-E.
How long is the exam?
3 hours 15 minutes
What's the lowest possible grade you can get for a mastery assignment?
50%.
True or false: Ms. Z hates dancing.
F-A-L-S-E.
What time period does this class cover?
1491 - 2021
How far in advance should you email (not text) Ms. Z if you need an extension on a mastery assignment?
24-48 hours before the assignment is due - but preferably even earlier!
Does the APUSH exam affect your grade in Ms. Z's class?
No.
If you put your name on a mastery assignment and answer 1 of the 5 questions, what's the lowest possible grade you can get?
50%.
What is Ms. Z's favorite flavor of ice cream? Is it: strawberry, coffee cookies and cream, butter pecan, cookie dough, or pistachio?
Coffee cookies and cream.
How many "periods" (or eras) are there in APUSH?
9!
What are some of the ways you can show respect in the classroom?
Keeping distractions away, using active listening, speaking from the I, owning your impact in this community, and having academic integrity.
1-5
True or false: not every mastery assignment can be revised.
F-A-L-S-E. Every mastery assignment CAN be revised. The details for revisions will vary based on the assignment.
Who was Ms. Z's SOLO in-person student in US History F Block for the first 3 weeks of hybrid learning last year?
The one and only, CJ.
What is one of Ms. Z's guiding principles about what it means to be a historian?
Identity, story-telling / listening, and justice / joy.
How many hours of work should you expect to be putting into APUSH outside of class?
3-4 hours.
Name one of the 3 ways an APUSH exam can be used.
College credit, satisfy requirements, and admissions plus. Also, it's always good to push yourself!
How often will we have quizzes in APUSH?
Once a week!
True or false: Ms. Z studied history in college.
F-A-L-S-E.