Mater Academy Charter School



Advanced Placement: Psychology 2015-2016Instructor: Angeline J. NicolasTelephone: (305) 828-1886 Email Address: anicolas@Tutoring or Office Hours: 2:30-3:30 pm or by appointment (Students who cannot stay after school may visit instructor during lunch period only with confirmed appointment.) Course Description: “The AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the psychologists and studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with such topics as the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning right345186000and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology. Throughout the course, students employ psychological research methods, including ethical considerations, as they use the scientific method, analyze bias, evaluate claims and evidence, and effectively communicate ideas.” Required Textbook:Textbooks are individually assigned to each student, but do not need to be transported to and from school, as there will be a class copy available. Myers, David G. Myers' Psychology for AP*. New York: Worth. Laura L. Maitland. 5 Steps to a Five: AP Psychology 2016, 7th Edition ISBN-13: 978-0071846103ISBN-10: 0071846107 The review book can be purchased from Mrs. Macho at a Mater discounted Price or students are welcome to search for them in any outlet, such as Amazon, , or even yard sales, used book stores, (Goodwill will sometimes have some great finds!) or from their peers who may have taken this course in previous years. If there is any issues, financial or otherwise, in which prohibits a student from obtaining the book, please let the instructor know as soon as possible to make arrangements. Textbooks will be assigned to students individually. They will not be required to bring them to class everyday as there is a class set provided. Materials required:The following will be the only required materials for Introduction to Psychology course: 2-4 Composition Notebooks throughout the year (They will approximately go through 1 every nine-weeks, and can be purchased as needed)Loose-leaf paper Folder (with 3-prongs)Pens (no pencils)HighlightersUSB Flash Drive of any capacityAP Review Book (Please see textbook section)Index Cards, approx. 400Index Card Organizer/Holder/Plastic “Ziploc” Bag Wish List: To fulfill Mater Academy’s Parent-Student obligations of 30 hours, parents or students are allowed to purchase items on teacher’s wish lists and turn them in for credit. If you choose to do this, please turn in the receipt of the item with the Student’s Name and ID number. (If you do not current know your ID number, please write your name.) Please do not feel obligated to bring these items if you are unable to. Anything listed in the Wish List is beyond the materials required for the class and your students will not be excluded if he does not participate. Thank you for your generosity in advance. Color Washable Markers CrayonsColored PencilsPencil Sharpener18” x 11” White Copy Paper. Thick Black Markers ScissorsGlue (Stick or Liquid)Small capacity USB’s. (the most economical choice, usually 1gb or less)Gift cards of any amount for Office Depot, Staples, etc. Tentative Course Schedule: First Nine WeeksSecond Nine WeeksThird Nine WeeksFourth Nine WeeksModule 1: History, Approaches and SubfieldsModule 2: Research Methods, Ethics in Social PsychologyModule 3: Brain, Behavior and CognitionModule 4: Personality, Testing, and Individual DifferencesModule 5: Abnormal Psychology and PsychotherapyModule 6: Motivation and EmotionModule 7: Learning and Developmental StagesModule 8: Sensation and Perception and States of Consciousness Review Sessions and Practice Tests for the AP Exam on: May 2, 2016, 12 PM End-of-the-Year Project Reading Schedule: The following schedule is subject to change but is a good guide for students’ at home reading. All reading material can and will be tested on Unit Exams and does not require instructor review in class. Students are expected to keep up with their readings and Index Cards for every unit. Module Number in ClassCorresponding Unit Numbers in TextbookTextbook Page NumbersDates11pp. 2-11August 24 - August 3122, 14pp. 19-46 and pp. 643-692September 1 - October 933, 7pp. 51-110 and 255-325October 12 – November 24410, 11pp. 479-518 and 523-556November 30 – December 1858pp. 327-406December 18 – January 1612, 13pp. 561-600 and 605-638January 4 – February 576, 9pp. 215-249 and pp. 411-473February 8 – March 1885pp. 175-210March 21-March 2584pp. 115-169 March 28 – April 15Grading Plan:25% Tests: End of Unit Exams 15% Quizzes: Section Quizzes and Pop Quizzes 35% Classwork: Notebook Grade and In-class/Short-term Projects25% Homework: Take-Home Projects and Home learning assignments Unit Exams and Quizzes: Exams will be announced in advance, but quizzes can and will be scheduled without previous notification. Unit Exams will be divided into a Multiple Choice Portion and Free-Response Portion, and a separate grade will be given for each. Test Corrections will only be allowed for Multiple-Choice Portion of the Unit Exams. Students will receive a study guide prior to the Unit Exam and can identify some sample questions at the end of each chapter. Students must submit their phone into their respective pocket in order to begin the exam. Student who does not submit their phone will not allowed to take the exam. Test Corrections: Students will be allowed to make “Test Corrections” for the Multiple Choice Part of the Unit Exams only. This will give students the opportunity to receive half of the credit (s)he missed on the Multiple Choice Section of the Unit Exam. To be eligible to complete test corrections, the students must have received 100% in their Notebook grades for that Unit and completed the corresponding Unit Index Cards. They will also need a parent signature on the scantron test. Below is a copy of the Instructions for Test Corrections: Please follow the following steps to correct tests and raise your test score. You can earn up to ? of the original point value back for each question correction completed. For example, if you received only 5/10 points on the original test, you can raise your score to 7.5/10.Step 1: On your test, identify the questions marked wrong. Step 2: Find correct answers in your notes, (or your friend’s notes.)Step 3: Grab blank sheet of paper and begin writing the question corrections in COMPLETE SENTENCES. Then create a question in which your incorrect answer would be correct. Please refer to the following example below:You incorrectly choose B as the correct answer to the following Example Multiple-Choice Question: An intervention that resembles a treatment in an experiment but offers no medical benefits is called: PlaceboPlacebo effectThe deception effectIndependent variableDependent variableStudents’ Test Correction Entry: A Placebo is an intervention that resembles a treatment in an experiment but offers no medical benefit. What is name of the phenomena in which a patient's belief in a specific treatment actually leads to beneficial effect, even though the properties of the placebo offer no benefit? Placebo effect Step 4: Obtain Parent/Guardian’s Signature adjacent to the percentage score on the Scantron sheet. Staple the scantron to the test corrections paper to get credit. Step 5: Turn in to Ms. Nicolas in your respective period’s drawer any time excluding during lecture.Step 6: Begin studying for next exam. Absences and Tardiness: Make-up will only be issued with properly documented excused absence and it is the responsibility of the student to ask teacher for work. Appropriate times to ask for make-up work are during after-school tutoring/office hours only and will NOT be issued during class time. Students who cannot stay after school may visit instructor during lunch period only with confirmed appointment.) Notebooks: Students will receive grades weekly from work done in their notebooks in class. The work done in notebook will consist of Lecture Notes, Pop-up Questions, and their daily “bell work.” Notebooks will be kept in class on a regular basis but can be taken home days before tests or announced quizzes. If notebook is taken out of class, student is responsible for lost notebook and will receive 0’s on any missing assignments. Homework: Handwritten (if you’d like to have them typed, please see me) Index Cards are due the day of the Unit Exam and will be checked during the administration of the exam. Index Cards can be of any size, but must be organized by Unit. Definition should be in the back with a small picture or symbol representing the vocabulary word. [Quizlet is available to study electronically but handwritten submissions are required. You may find the classes’ quizlet under the username “MsNicolas” (no period or spaces).]Current Research Investigations are due every other week. (i.e., Class periods that end on “Odd Days” or “A Days” are due the first week of school, “Even Days” or “B Days” the second week, etc.)Please refer to the “Current Research” assignment schedule for verification and instructions on how to complete a Current Research Investigation. Class Rules and Consequences and School Policies: Students are expected to respect their peers, instructor, and learning environment at all times. Students whose behavior goes against the classroom expectations will be handled through the school disciplinary system. The school-wide policy for cellular telephone use prohibits its use in the classroom and during school hours. Students are to keep their personal phones secured out of sight and in their belongings at all times. In compliance with school policy, if the cell phone is confiscated, the parent will be responsible for retrieving it from the front desk or principal’s office THE FOLLOWING DAY AFTER 3 PM. The phone will NOT be returned to the student at the end of the day. Statement for Academic Dishonesty: Academic honesty is expected in this class. Cheating will not be tolerated. Consequences will be a no grade (i.e. a “Z”) on assignment. Academic dishonesty will be reported to a school administrator and a parent will be notified. In order to assure that the academic integrity of the class is not compromised, students are required to submit their cellular devices to the clear pouch in the front of the class with their respective number. 07620000Please read the syllabus in its entirety, fill out this portion, tear and return to instructor for a Homework grade. I have read and understand the policies, expectations, and consequences for Ms. Nicolas’s Psychology class.Student’s Name (Printed): ______________________________________________________________Parent/Guardian’s Name: _______________________________________________________________Student Signature: _____________________________________________Date: __________________Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________________ Date: __________________Parent/Guardian’s Email Address: ________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Phone Number: __(_________)___________-_______________Accommodations, Comments, or Relevant Information: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ................
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