Finals Week

Hey Folks,

This week we will finish presentations. Our Seniors are gone, but that's ok, it will just be the size of a normal Capstone class ; )

Keep up the hard work!

- Mr. T

Jun 1 - Final Presentations: Day 2

Best of luck on today's presentations. I am excited to see what your research uncovered!

- Mr. T

Agenda (NO PPT)

Presentations

Homework: Submit Presentation

May 30 - Senior Presentations

Today we will start the presentations. I am excited to see all of your skills come together for this final assignment. Make sure to review the rubric and stay within the time limit.

Best of Luck,

- Mr. T

Agenda (NO PPT)

Presentation Day 1 (Seniors)

Homework: Finish Presentations

May 25 - Workday

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May 23 - Workday

Back at it today. Get to work!

- Mr. T

Agenda (NO PPT)

Workday

Homework: Continue work

May 21 - Workday

Hey Folks,

If you have been absent please review previous posts. Presentation days are set and the rubric and assignment sheet have been published.

Best of Luck,

- Mr. T

Agenda (NO PPT)

Workday

Homework: Continue research and planning of presentation

May 18 - Workday

Hey Folks,

You should be really researching and starting to structure a presentation. I would hate for some of you to be caught off guard and not do well on this final assessment.

- Mr. T

Agenda (NO PPT)

Workday
     Presentation Order

Homework: Research

May 16 - Workday

Hey Folks,

I hope that your AP tests continue to go well. Today I will be introducing the rubric for this task and answering questions about the assignment. It should be around 16% of your overall grade.

Good Luck!

- Mr. T

Agenda (NO PPT)

Workday
     Rubric

Homework: Plan out your work and research

May 14 - End of Year Presentation Workday #1 (Sub Day)

Sorry for the absence. Please use the last blog post and familiarize yourself with the assignment. I will review a rubric with you on Wednesday and answer any clarifying questions.

- Mr. T

Agenda (NO PPT)

Workday #1: End of Year Presentation

Homework: Research

May 11 - End of the Year Project

Below is a hyperlink to the end of the year project. Next week we will review a rubric / scoring guide for the task. Basically, you are doing one final presentation. It will not be too long (6 min or so) and you should feel inspired by your topic and it should probably be one of the best presentations to date!

Regards,

- Mr. T

Agenda (NO PPT)

Discuss: End of Year Project

Homework: Start Project

May 9 - AP Debrief

Hey Folks,

Today, we will simply be relaxing from our AP test. Yes, a final project is in the works and will most likely be rolled out on Friday.

If I finalize anything before then I will be sure to post the assignment sheet.

Regards,

- Mr. T

Agenda (NO PPT)

N/A

Homework: Study for other AP tests

May 7 - EOC Review

Last day before the end of course exam. I was very impressed by your abilities to respond to the Part B the other day and Part A is, in many ways, easier.

You should all feel very confident about those tasks. If you are already testing tomorrow, than best of luck and I will see you at the end of AP testing week.

Regards,

- Mr. T

Agenda (NO PPT)

Review: EOC A and B

Homework: Good Luck!

May 4 - EOC Part A (Test and Peer Review) - SUB DAY

Hey Folks,

Sorry I couldn't be with you today. Mrs. Oberman will help you with timing for your EOC Part A. After that, please make sure that you participate in two rounds of peer review. She will collect your papers after you are done.

If I don't see you before the AP Test, I want to wish you all best of luck. For better or worse, just know that these tests do not define you. You may do great or you may not. Either way, it means little in comparison to the hard work and effort that you put in all year.

Regards,

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Test: EOC Part A
Peer Review: EOC Part A

1. Two rounds of peer review
2. Score on the provided rubrics and leave rationale for score
3. Have conversations with peers

Homework: EOC Practice and Familiarity

May 2 - EOC Part B

Today we will finish our review of the EOC Part B rubric and then dive into a practice test.

Remember that on Friday you will practice Part A and complete a couple rounds of peer review.

Regards,

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Test: EOC Part B

Homework: EOC Practice and Familiarity

Apr 30 - End of Course Exam Review

Hey Folks,

We are nearing the end. One final task is left, the End of Course exam. Today, we will re-familiarize ourselves with this part of the AP test and figure out a way to best engage with Part B.

Also, it is necessary and required that all of you submit your AP number to digital portfolio by the end of day today.

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Digital Portfolio: AP Number
Review: EOC Tasks
Review: EOC Rubrics
Discuss: EOC Part B

Homework: Ensure that your AP number has been entered into Digital Portfolio

AP Pre Registration and Digital Portfolio

Please make sure to go to the Friday tutorial pre-registration, if you have not already. Additionally, make sure to read through this document and ensure that you are completing all the necessary requirement.

- Mr. T

End of Course Exam

Hey Folks,

Below are some hyperlinks to check out. On Monday we will take some time to discuss.

1. End of Course Exam Rubrics - Hyperlink
1. Please read through these (both A and B) and come to class with questions
2. End of Course Exam - Part B - Hyperlink
1. Please read from page 9 till the end. That is the task that is now referred to as Part B (in 2016 it was called Section II).
3. After reading through the rubric and examining the task in Part B, please come prepared on Monday to discuss these items as well as the way to match the task with an appropriate written response.

- Mr. T

April 16-27 - Independent Multimedia Presentation

The time has come to start the IMP. Since no one brought it up, and it would be more inconvenient to present in Cohen's room, we will be presenting in K4. Hopefully that is ok with everyone. Here are some last minute suggestions/requirements/information:

1. Come on time (everyone)
2. Set your Google Slides to 4:3
3. Submit the IWA to Google Classroom and Digital Portfolio by the evening of 4/16
4. Submit you IMP through Google Classroom before you present
5. Presentations will be through a Chromebook and the device will not be in view during your presentation
6. A time keeper will be assigned in the front of the room
7. Email me with any questions!

I am excited to see all of your presentations. Remember, all of you should assume that I know nothing about your topic. Yes, there is general knowledge that can be assumed, but make sure you are clear in your context and definitions of technical vocabulary (if relevant to your research). 

See you soon,

- Mr. T

Agenda (NO PPT)

IMP

Homework: Review End of Course Exam Rubrics and Tasks

Apr 6 - Final Workday (PTII)

Hey there folks. Today is our last workday. I hope you have a restful break and are not scrambling to complete work for this class or any other.

When we get back you will be required to submit your IWA to digital portfolio, yet feel free to submit it whenever you know you are finished.

Have a great Spring Break!

- Mr. T

Agenda

Early IMP (Emily W.?)
Workday

Homework: Finish Performance Task II

Apr 2 and Apr 4 - Performance Task II Workdays

This week is our final work week. Please let me know if you would like to present early. If so, you will present your IMP on Friday.

It was great to see the practice presentations last week. Thanks for all that volunteered. For the rest of us, please make sure to reflect on the presentations and make improvements to your own.

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Final Workdays!

Homework: Consider an early presentation on Friday

Mar 30 - Practice Presentations (Day 2)

I am excited to see more practice presentations. This process will lead to valuable feedback and new realizations about the rubric.

See you soon,

- Mr. T

Agenda

Practice Presentations:
     Emily L.
     Rohan
     Devin
     Jin
     Jenny
     Min

Homework: Continue work

Mar 28 - Discuss/Review: Progress and Practice Presentations

Hey Folks,

I want to start the class with a conversation about progress on PTII and our proficiency on recent assignments. I am going to try my best to create an environment of that we can discuss our issues with the Performance Task and ways to advance our progress.

After that, we will watch and gently score our 3 practice presentations for the day.

Thanks,

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Review: Previous Submissions
     Feedback
Practice Presentations:
     Edward
     Emily W
     Kyuri

Homework: Continue work

Mar 26 - IMP and IWA Workday (Sub Plan)

You know what you should do... GET TO WORK! : )

This week will will have practice presentations and I will show you a few solid examples of IMPs. Also maybe some not so good examples.

See you Wednesday,

- Mr. T

Mar 23 - Peer Review (Round 3)

One final round of peer review. Again, I should see the mention of new peers for each round of peer review. Hopefully through reading a lot of these you will gain a better sense of the rubric and the purpose of the IWA.

Regards,

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Peer Review: Round 3
     See Google Classroom

Homework: Submit to Google Classroom

Mar 21 - Peer Review (Round 2)

Back at it today with more Peer Review. Please make sure to find new people today and continue to add to your Google Doc.

Also, consider completing a practice IMP next week. There are only benefits that come from doing that.

See you soon,

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Peer Review: Round 2
     See Google Classroom

Homework: Google Classroom, Consider a Practice Presentation

Mar 19 - Peer Review (Round 1)

Today we will start on our peer review. I heard you all worked very diligently last week and that the attendance was perfect ; ).

This week I hope that many of you step up and kick it into high gear!

Good Luck,

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Peer Review: Round 1
     See Google Classroom

Homework: Google Classroom, Consider a Practice Presentation

Mar 14 and 16 - IWA Outline and Rough Draft

Hey All,

In my absence, I hope that you are all productive with your time. In order to give you some guidance, and participation credit, you will be tasked with completing an IWA outline and rough draft before I return on Monday.

The exact due dates and instructions can be found on Google Classroom.

Work Hard,

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Create: IWA Outline
Draft: IWA

Homework: Submit work to Google Classroom

Mar 12 - Finish: Research Question Share Out

Sorry for the late blog post. If you were absent today, we finished sharing out research questions.

Please see Google Classroom for the next assignment due Tuesday evening!

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Share: Research Questions
Worktime: Continued Research and Annotated Bibliography

Homework: Annotated Bibliography

Mar 9 - Finish Research Question and Find Scholarly Articles

Today we need to play catch up from Wednesday. That means quickly developing a research question for peer review.

After that, you will be given time to continue refinement of your question and to research information that aligns with your theme and research question.

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Share: Research Questions
Worktime: Scholarly Research

Homework: Find 2 or more scholarly articles

Mar 7 - Create Research Question

Back at it again folks. Today I will task all of you with generating a sound research question that is inspired by the stimulus materials and your personal interests.

For participation credit, you will be sharing out your research question and receiving peer feedback on it.

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Worktime: Research Question

Homework: Create Research Question

Mar 5 - Select Stimulus Materials to Use and Develop Research Question

First, please make sure you all know your presentation date (listed HERE). Also, please use these links to help you in your understanding of IMP and IWA grading (LINK).

Today, it is suggested that you begin to focus on stimulus materials that you want to use and begin to design some research questions. On Wednesday we will do a read a loud of research questions.

Regards,

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Review: Chosen Stimulus Materials
Worktime: Research Question

Homework: Create Research Question

Mar 2 - Brainstorm: Stimulus Themes and Worktime: IWA

More time to engage with stimulus materials and start to think about a research question.

Get to work!

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Brainstorm: Stimulus Themes
Worktime: IWA

Homework: Research

Feb 28 - Rubric Review and Discuss Stimulus Material Task

Hey All,

Just wanted to remind you to check the calendar. If you have a 6th period free, Ms. Cohen's class will be hosting guest speakers today (2/28) and Friday (3/2). Please email her for more information.

Today, we will review the rubrics for PTII and then dive into our stimulus material activity.

Regards,

Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Performance Task II: Rubrics
Discuss: Stimulus Materials

Homework: Read and Annotate Stimulus Materials

Feb 26 - Intro Performance Task 2

Welcome Back!

Today, we will start Performance Task 2. There is plenty of cross over between the two Performance Tasks, but also important distinctions. We will review that and read through all the directions.

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Compare: PTI and PTII
Introduce: Performance Task II
Read: Handout
Discuss: Stimulus Materials

Homework: Read and Annotate Stimulus Materials

Feb 12-16 - TMP Presentation Days

Best of luck to all the teams this week. Looks like we will be presenting in Ms. Cohen's classroom per the data on the Google Form you all filled out.

You presentations can be in widescreen or 4:3, I am not sure it matters.

- Mr. T

Agenda (NO PPT)

Presentations: TMP

Homework: IRR and TMP Google Classroom Submissions, Make sure to dress appropriately

Feb 9 - Final TMP Workday

Today is the final workday.

Additionally, we will have one or two practice presentations. We will also view a sample of a very solid TMP to use as inspiration for next week. Use this time to continue to enhance your arguments, presentations, alignment with the rubric, and speaking abilities.

Late next week I will formally post the PTII stimulus materials. The expectation will be for you to read them and then we can debrief after break.

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Workday: TMP #5
Final Workday

Homework: Finish TMP, Respond to the form below (must be logged into your SJUSD account to view)

AcademicMerit

Feb 7 - TMP Workday #4 and Practice Presentations

More practice presentations and work time. Pay attention and give good, honest feedback!

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Practice Presentation (Round 2)
Workday: TMP #4

Homework: Work on TMP

Feb 5 - TMP Workday #3 and First Practice Presentation

Your Capstone teachers were hard at work over the weekend passing the TMP scorer training.

Nothing profound discovered from the trainings, but it did confirm our knowledge about the rubric and the tasks in general.

Today we will review some of those findings and some materials from The College Board. Stay engaged, ask questions, and work hard.

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Review: IRR and TMP Notes from College Board
Practice Presentation
     Emily W.
Workday: TMP #3


Homework: Work on TMP

Feb 2 - TMP Workday #2

Yet another workday. Today I would like you to really think about the design of the presentation and the role of each group member.

Practice Presentations
Think about signing up for a practice presentation on the 5th or the 7th of February (voluntary opportunity). You will be given a full amount of time to present and get scored by your peers. I will have a sign up sheet available soon.

Presentation Order
Additionally, TMPs will be held the entire week of the 12th (with the 12th itself included). I will inform you of the presentation order before the period is over.

Work Hard!

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Workday: TMP #2

Homework: Work on TMP, Consider signing up for a sample presentation

Jan 31 - TMP Workday #1

Simple and straightforward work day. I would ask that you come with questions about the rubric and overall questions about Performance Task 1. Remember I cannot provide direct feedback but I can, "explore issues, discuss topics and perspectives, and/or answer questions as necessary" I can also... "teach skills pertinent to the performance task..."

So far I have not really met with anyone to review first semester work or discuss many issues whatsoever. I am concerned that you may not receive the full amount of support that I can actually provide.

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Workday: TMP

Homework: Work on TMP, Submit IRR Reflection to Google Classroom

Jan 29 - Peer Review (Round 3) SUB DAY

Last day of peer review.

I hope that you are fully engaged and take the reflection seriously that is on Google Classroom. Feel free to email any questions or talk to me in class Wednesday.

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Peer Review: Round 3
Review: TMP Suggestions

Homework: Work on TMP, Complete Peer Review Reflection

Jan 26 - Peer Review (Round 2)

Today we will enter our second round of peer review.

Hopefully this peer review will be better than the last. Not only do you need to be focusing on providing and accepting feedback for the IRR writing task, but you need to be thinking about how your team will synthesize the information into the TMP. The greater the engagement each class the stronger the likelihood that you will do well on Performance Task 1.

See you soon,

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Peer Review: Round 2

Homework: Continue to Revise, Start work on TMP

Jan 24 - Peer Review (Round 1)

Hey there folks,

I wanted to start by reminding you to stay vigilant this semester. As I look through the recent assignments, it is hard for me to justify full credit scores for a lot of you. This is because of a lack of effort and attention to detail. Keep on it and make sure to listen to all of my instructions to align your products with my expectations.

With that said, have a great first day of peer review. I will hopefully synthesize the experience for Block 2 and have a quick chat about overarching observations/suggestions.

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Peer Review: Round 1

Homework: Continue to Revise

Jan 22 - Rough Draft: IRR (SUB DAY)

Hey there,

I am not going to be at school today. With that said, I am not sure how much you need me. I wanted to take the time to review the IRR rubric with you, but instead you will have to review it with your groups. Additionally, I want to remind you of is the introduction structure: topical context, your research question (explicit or implicit), and your thesis (your individual approach).

Make sure to submit your rough drafts of your IRR by this evening to Google Classroom and Turnitin.com.

Thanks for all your hard work!

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Review: IRR Rubric
Submit: Draft IRR

Homework: Submit Draft IRR

Jan 19 - Annotated Bibliography (IRR)

Your work today will focus on the development of your research. Follow the guidelines on the Google Doc file located on Google Classroom.

Good Luck and Happy Research,

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Research: Assemble an Annotated Bibliography

Homework: Submit Annotated Bibliography 

Jan 17 - Research: Scholarly Articles for IRR

Show up, do work, nuff said...

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Research: Find scholarly articles within your IRR approach

Homework: Submit 2 Scholarly Articles

Jan 12 - Research Question Formulation and Start Research

Lots of worktime today.

As a team you need to spend time in that first section of the PT1 Handout. Continue challenging each other and having deep conversations about topics and research questions. Lots of preliminary research should be paired with this.

Good Luck,

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

Refine and Submit: Research Question
Begin: Preliminary Research

Homework: Submit Questions and Continue Research

Jan 10 - Intro Second Semester and Performance Task 1

Welcome Back and Happy New Year!

Today we start the first day of our AP Test. This means that from here on out my role is limited in terms of what I can actually do. You will be forming your groups and reviewing Performance Task 1 today. There should be plenty of time to talk with your teams and start brainstorming ideas as you dive into this first task.

Good Luck,

- Mr. T

Agenda (PPT)

New Seats / New Groups
Set Up: Digital Portfolio
Review and Access: Second Semester Calendar
Discuss: PTI –TMP and IRR
Review: PTII Videos from Semester 1

Homework: Meet with team and develop question