The AP Art History exam is going to be undergoing a change. In 2016, there will be more of a focus on the global contributions to art and the exam will reflect that.
This is a tremendous professional development opportunity for myself as I get to peak behind the scenes on how the exam is developed and how the new format is being retooled.
Entering my 5th year teaching AP Art History, I have already gained tremendous insight and experience as a reader this past June in Salt Lake. As a group, we graded tens of thousands of essays from all students who participated in the AP Art History exam and the experience has helped me re-think the way I teach the course and ways I can be more efficient with my students. Having an understanding for the upcoming changes to the exam also gives me a great advantage in being prepared for the new format slated to take shape in only a few years, which also benefits my students tremendously.
To get a sense of what we are doing with art history in my classes, please visit my site RicardAcademy.info.
I teach APAH also, but did not have it last year. Any insight into how the exam has shifted over the last few years would be helpful, especially since many of the resources have not been updated to reflect the changes. If it’s okay to contact you and get insight please let me know.
Sorry for the late response – I have been busy and didn’t realize anyone actually found my online portfolio! Yes, definitely contact me and I can help you with any questions you need. The format of the exam and its content, really, are changing drastically heading into 2016. I helped write some of the questions for the new exam as well.
[…] Lake City, Utah), but has taught AP Art History for 5 years now and has even written test items for College Board’s item drive in 2013 as well as for other publications. He has also taught AP Art History in an online setting, doing so […]