Dear AP Psych Student

 Dear future AP Psychology Student,

I'd like to say that this class was extremely fun and prepared you well for the AP Psychology Exam. Ms. Halfen did a great job keeping us on task and ensured that we were ready for the AP exam. I would advise you to make sure to pay attention to the daily Nearpods and listen to Ms. Halfen's lectures in class everyday since she covers all the topics quite efficiently. My favorite days were when we watched a show or a movie and took notes over that. Those days were quite fun since we got to enjoy the show/movie as well as cover psychology content. As for any grows for the class itself, I'd say that maybe make it that people who take the AP don't have to take the semester exam. Lastly, I'd say maybe incorporate another project since it can be more hands on and better learning experience. 

Sincerely,

Dhruv Bhambhani

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  1. Robell2023'sPsychologyBlogMay 12, 2023 at 8:59 AM

    I completely agree with this idea! The AP Exam can be incredibly time-consuming and stressful, which is why it seems unnecessary to take a final exam when you've already tackled an assessment that is just as challenging, if not more so. It's a great relief to be able to bypass a final and focus on enjoying the end of the school year.

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