Just as sophomores and a limited number of juniors took the ISTEP last week, many students from all grades will take AP and IB exams. Though upcoming finals may cause stress, students will first have to finish the AP and IB exams that will take place over the next two weeks. Testing will be split into morning and afternoon sessions.

But these are not typical standardized tests, such as the SAT and ISTEP.

English teacher Mrs. Elizabeth Van Wienen said, “I feel that the IB tests are extremely different than a typical standardized test in that they provide you with an opportunity to show what you have learned rather than force you into four possible answers. Every IB course has at least one written examination that allows students to explain his/her knowledge.”

However, because students are expected to recall so much information, these can be challenging. As a piece of advice, Van Wienen continued, “Advice for underclassmen would be to read with the intent of finding a connection. If you do this, you will seek understanding. A second overall tip is the importance of backing one’s ideas with evidence.”

Though AP exams will also push students, it is important to remember all the work they put in throughout the year preparing for this test.

Below is a schedule of all the exams in the coming weeks.

AP/IB Testing May 2018