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What is AP Central?
AP Central is the website from the College Board that provides resources for students, teachers, and administrators involved in the Advanced Placement (AP) program. AP Central includes information on AP classes, exams, and college credit and placement. It also provides resources for teachers to help them teach AP classes and for administrators to support AP programs in their schools.
Features of AP Central
Some of the key features of AP Central include:
- AP Course Information: Provides information on all AP classes, including course descriptions, syllabi, and sample exams.
- AP Exam Information: Provides information on all AP exams, including exam dates, registration deadlines, and score release dates.
- Resources for Teachers: Provides a variety of resources for teachers, including lesson plans, assignments, and professional development opportunities.
- Resources for Administrators: Provides a variety of resources for administrators, including information on how to start an AP program in their school and how to support AP teachers.
How to access AP Central?
- To access AP Central, you can go to the College Board website and click on the AP link in the navigation bar at the top of the page. This will take you to the AP Central homepage.
- You can also access AP Central directly.
What is the difference between AP Central and AP Classroom?
The key differences between AP Central and AP Classroom are:
Key Specs | AP Central | AP Classroom |
What it is for? | Provides instructional resources for AP courses. | Provides instructional resources for each AP course to support student learning of all course content and skills. |
Who is it for? | Everyone | Students |
Resources provided | Course and exam descriptions, unit guides, sample exam questions, etc. | Daily videos, practice sessions, program checks, etc. |
Access | Open access. No sign in is required. | Requires you to sign in. |
Summary
AP Central is a valuable resource for students, teachers, and administrators involved in the Advanced Placement Program. It provides users with access to a variety of resources and tools to help them succeed in their AP classes and exams.
Written by
Apoorvaa AgarwalReviewed by
Priyanshi Agrawal