The AP-TIP Mock Exam Reading provides practice exams (using previously released AP Exams from the College Board®) to implement training on scoring and allow teachers to score practice exams in a format similar to a College Board AP Reading. Discussion prioritizes how AP-TIP Mock Exam data can be used to drive instruction.  

Teachers and students retain the scored exams to use as formative assessment tools: teachers use the data to develop lessons leading into the AP Exam weeks, and students use the scored exams to determine their own strengths and weaknesses. The AP Reading experience is considered the most powerful professional development the College Board offers, and the AP-TIP Mock Exam Reading mirrors this experience.

The AP-TIP Mock Exam Reading benefits both teachers and students. The Mock Exam:

• Reflects the full workload of the AP Exam
• Gives the student an idea of the pacing and endurance required for the AP Exam
• Offers each student practice with testing mechanics (calculators, formula sheets, multiple choice grids, free response answer booklet formats, etc.)
• Provides information on student strengths and where improvements are needed
• Helps the student formulate a review plan for the AP Exam
• Improves student performance on the AP Exam
• Helps build confidence as students navigate challenging and enriching AP courses

The AP Mock Exams have two important components: course rosters and the AP Mock Exam itself.

As a program teacher, you will receive your course's spreadsheet populated with your course roster. Ensure that the students on this list are correct—your end-of-year access and qualifying score goal awards are tied to this list. Only students on the official AP Mock Exam student list will receive the $100 award for a qualifying score on the offical AP Exams in May. You will receive an email with instructions mid-January, so please mark your calendar.