Title of Course
Advanced Placement Psychology
Instructor
Dave Stutz
E-mail: dastutz@rochester.k12.mn.us
Class webpage: http://www.stutzfamily.com/mrstutz
Prerequisite
None
Minnesota Graduation Standard
Case Study
Course Description
This course is designed as preparation for
the AP test in psychology. It follows the College Board guidelines concerning
topics covered in the examination. Please access
a summary of those here.
Materials
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JM Student Planner
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Textbook Psychology, Rathus, Fourth
Edition (1988)
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A three ring binder, loose-leaf paper, and
pen/pencil daily
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2 floppy discs (PC formatted) and a plastic
disc protector
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Additional resources and readings as supplied
in class
Course Schedule
The ultimate 'aim' of this class is the AP
exam. This test takes place on May 16, and we will cover the material necessary
to take the exam. Because of this immense time constraint, we will have
to stick to an extremely tight topic schedule. A comprehensive exam will
follow each of the units below:
Jan 29 - Feb 15
Introduction, Chapter 1, Chapter 2 |
April 8 - April 26
Chapter 10, Chapter 12 |
Feb 19 - March 8
Chapter 3, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Appendix
A |
April 29 - May 10
Chapter 13, Chapter 15 |
March 11 - March 27
Chapter 8, Chapter 9 |
May 13 - May 15
Review and AP prep |
Grading
This course is a college-level offering, and
as such I expect that each student will act with the degree of responsibility
that is expected of college-level students. This expectation extends to:
Readings
You are expected to read all material by the
beginning of the class for which that material is assigned.
I will occasionally and arbitrarily give quizzes
to insure that you have done the required reading.
Participation
All students will be required to participate
in class discussions, debates, and other activities which are part of the
course curriculum.
All students will also be expected to be prepared
to begin class immediately at the bell.
Attendance
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Every tardy will result in a 1% reduction
in the quarter grade.
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Every unexcused absence will result in a 2%
reduction in the quarter grade.
Your final grade for each quarter is determined
by adding all your points up and dividing by the total number possible.
The resulting percentage determines your grade. Semester grades are computed
as follows:
(Quarter 1 percentage x .4) + (Quarter 2 percentage x .4) + (Semester exam
percentage x .2)
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90 100% A
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80 89% B
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70 79% C
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60 69% D
Extra help opportunities
Mr. Stutz is always in the school until at
least 4PM. This is the single best time to meet with him and get extra
help. Make arrangements and stick around for a bit - during the school
day it is virtually impossible to meet for extra help.
Make up procedures
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Students who have an excused absence will
have 2 days for each day missed to turn work in on time. Thereafter,
the assignment will be not be accepted.
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"Late" work is not accepted.
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It is the student's responsibility to check
the class web page or approach Mr. Stutz to determine what work is missing
and make arrangements to redo such assignments.
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Make up tests take place ONLY after school.
Do not ask to do them during school.
Classroom Procedures and Rules
You are juniors and seniors. You dont need
a list of petty rules to follow. I have several pet peeves that translate
into firm classroom expectations of conduct:
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Arrive in class on time with paper, binder,
writing utensil, and any previously designated materials
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Remain in your seat until Mr. Stutz has dismissed
the class
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Do NOT bring cell phones, beepers, or CD/tape
players into the room. If I see them, I will take them and a parent or
guardian will have to retrieve them.
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Swearing and derogatory remarks have no place
in the classroom and will not be tolerated
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Cheating and plagiarism are not acceptable
and will result in an automatic "0" on the assignment.
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Show those who are speaking (including teachers
and students) the respect, courtesy, and quiet they deserve
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