Important Documents:
- REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- EXAM INFORMATION
- ABSENCE FORM
- REFUND FORM
- ELIGIBILITY FORM
- PAYMENT FORM
- SCORE REPORT FORM
The Prototype AP® Russian Language and Culture Exam is intended for secondary school students who have completed a minimum of two to three years (or the equivalent) of academic work in Russian language and culture, and is equivalent to an advanced-level college Russian course. Both traditional and heritage learners are encouraged to take the Prototype AP® Russian Course and Examination, a standards-oriented, advanced-level course, which will enrich students of all backgrounds in understanding Russian culture and furthering language proficiency. The principal performance metric for the Prototype AP® Russian Language and Culture Examination is proficiency, and does not measure achievement, or the accumulation of specific grammatical, literary, or historical knowledge. Test specifications reflect the most recent draft of the College Board’s “Framework Document for the Assessment of World Languages” (2006), and the proficiency guidelines developed by ACTFL. Test items are based on the tasks, skill domains, and performance indicators published in Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century. The Standards and the ACTFL Performance Guidelines for K-12 Learners represent some of the best current thinking among second language specialists about how well students should perform in a foreign language, taking into account the student’s particular stage in the learning process and the relative difficulty of the target language. The Prototype AP® Russian Examination is an Internet-distributed linear test requiring approximately 2.5 hours for administration. During the online administration, examinees are assessed on their reading and listening comprehension, and their ability to complete natural dialogues and to provide contextually appropriate written responses in tasks requiring a combination of receptive skills. In addition to the online portion of the examination, the Prototype AP® Russian students also take an oral proficiency assessment, given by a qualified tester at a pre-designated time. Currently, most oral interviews are administered by telephone.
For more information, contact PrototypeAP@americancouncils.org
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