A.P.E.S.: Suggestions for Success

• Use kwanga.net to access course information on a regular basis.
• Check email each weekend for update or check the weekly update page on kwanga.net.
• Spend 15 minutes per night reviewing any new material or reviewing old material with no distractions.
• Read “teacher notes” in advance and take “student notes” in class.
  
• Be an active participant in class.  Ask questions when needed.  If you don't know what to ask, describe the concepts giving you trouble.
• Practice math skills such as dimensional analysis (unit conversion) and metrics.  Review APES Math Tips, math FRQs, and Welcome Assignment 4.
  
• Review basic chemistry concepts: acids and other chemical formulas, pH, common polyatomic and monatomic ions (see Welcome Assignment 3).
• Go over the multiple choice test reviews online.  Do not wait until the night before to study.  Study alone first with no phone or other distractions before you study in a group (if you choose to study in a group).
• Review relevant FRQs online before each test.  After studying, choose an FRQ, time yourself, and write out the answer as if it were a real test.  Then score yourself with the online rubric.
• Access APES Web Links page on kwanga.net for enrichment and/or review.
• Complete all optional assignments.  
• Correct all assignments (“buyback”) to get some points back.
• Always keep your binder in order.
• Make an appointment to come in for help or review.
• Canvas:  All lectures and most labs were recorded in 2020. Students can review these videos any time on Canvas.
• Other supplementary resources:
• AP Classroom - progress checks and College Board topic videos
  
• Albert.io - practice drills
  
• Advanced Placement YouTube channel - APES playlist
  
• Bozeman Science YouTube channel - APES playlist
• 5 Steps to a 5: AP Environmental Science - study guide workbook for APES (updated yearly)
• Barron's AP Environmental Science flash cards