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Sit where you like.

Be sure you can read the screen.

If you’re looking for Mr. Perley,

he’s in C-13.

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While I take roll,

Get your name on the seating chart (in the direction that I can read it, please). We’ll move occasionally, but for now stay put so I can learn names.
Go to the class website (CVHS >> Staff Directory >> Sherwin >> AP Government). Bookmark that page and read through the class policies.

A few policy details:

No eating in class, please.
Beverages are fine, but if you spill, clean up after yourself. (Your mom emailed to say that she wouldn’t be able to do that for you in this class.)
Be sure your phone is muted.

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Our textbook is a digital text.

Please open that.

Please let me know ASAP if you do not have a computer or internet access at home.

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Please read Chapter 1 and the pins for Monday.

Pay particular attention to the four theories of government.

There will be a quiz on Ch. 1 on Tuesday.

This quiz will not be graded—this one is just for practice.

The chapter notes (due Tuesday) will be graded.

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Please read Chapter 1 and the pins for Monday.

Pay particular attention to the four theories of government.

There will be a quiz on Ch. 1 on Tuesday.

This quiz will not be graded—this one is just for practice.

The chapter notes (due Tuesday) will be graded.

See the What to Study video for an explanation of what will be on the quiz and how to study for it.

The video will mention the quiz questions on The American Political Dictionary (APD). We will talk about that tomorrow.

The video will also explain the Supreme Court questions.

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Grading – A few details

All assignments are graded. There is no Formative/Summative distinction.
All points count the same. There are no weighted categories.
10% of your grade comes from DCA points. Come to class on time, work hard in class, and the DCA points should help your grade.

Dynamic Content Assessment

�A portion of your grade — 10% — will be based on dynamic content assessment (DCA).

�What does this mean? You will have the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learned in a variety of informal ways. I will track this through the quarter, and then at the end of the quarter, I’ll assign a grade based on that.

�How will that grade be determined? At the end of the quarter, I’ll compile all your DCA points, and I’ll curve the scores for the class. There is not a set number of DCA points you need to accumulate; just work hard and you should do well. In a typical AP class, almost all students are earning A’s and B’s for their DCA grades.

�How do you earn DCA points? I will let you know as opportunities arise in class. Here are some of the common DCA opportunities.

Taking notes from review activities
Performing well on review activities
Commenting on a class discussion forum
Scoring well on a pop quiz (Do you remember what we just covered in today’s lesson?)
Restating the main point of a lesson
Completing additional writing exercises
Completing additional review activities

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Everyone does chapter notes for first quiz.

Notes are optional after that if your previous quiz score was 20/24 or better.

You’ll need to make that decision before you take the chapter quiz.

Zero if you say “No notes” but your last score was below 20/24.

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There is a Quizlet for each chapter. You will find it helpful in studying for the quizzes.

I recommend the Test mode.

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AP Course	National Passing Rate in 2022
English Literature	77.8%
Calculus BS	76.9%
Biology	67.9%
Calculus AB	55.4%
Chemistry	52.7%
US Government	48.6%

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AP Course	National Passing Rate in 2022
English Literature	77.8%
Calculus BS	76.9%
Biology	67.9%
Calculus AB	55.4%
Chemistry	52.7%
US Government	48.6%

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Current Events

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