Each year, teachers from around the state meet to participate in our Mock Reading Workshop. This event provides continuing learning opportunities with experienced leadership and colleagues.
The Mock Exam
Prior to the mock reading, participating teachers administer a mock exam in their respective classrooms. This consists of a full exam with multiple choice and all writing prompts. Multiple choice is scored by the teacher. Question 1 writing is scored by the teacher; AR AIMS offers a complete scoring mini-workshop on how to score the Question 1 essay. Teachers submit all Questions 2 & 3 essays to be scored at the Mock Reading Workshop.
The Mock Reading Workshop
At the Mock Reading Workshop:
- Teachers will be trained to deconstruct prompts and apply the new 6 point rubric provided by the College Board to score essays.
- Under the instruction of Mock Reading Leadership, teachers will collaborate with other teacher readers at their table to evaluate essays and develop an understanding of targeted instruction to be addressed between the Mock Reading Workshop and the AP Literature and AP exams in May.
- Students and teachers will benefit from evaluation of scoring data following the event that will help guide remaining instructional and review time prior to the exam.
- Teachers will receive targeted professional development to address student instructional needs for both AP writing and college level writing.
The Mock Reading Workshop Leadership
- This event is planned and facilitated by the AR AIMS English Contenct Director who is a current AP Reader for the national exam.
- Each subject area is led by an experienced Question Leader who is College Board reader currently reading the national exam.
- Teachers will work directly with Table Leaders who are experienced College Board readers in their subject areas.
