Joshua worked on two AP Classroom unit Progress Checks over Thanksgiving Break. On the first unit multiple choice, 5 out of 15 questions were incorrect. This is a score of 67%. On the second unit multiple choice, 3 out of 15 questions were incorrect. This is a score of 80%. Joshua then wrote answers to three free response questions. In the first FRQ response, the thesis should have been a statement of comparison between the Silk and Sand Roads. The contextualization needed more detail. It would have been strengthened with more evidence to provide a broader historical context relevant to the prompt. Joshua writes well and this answer is cohesive and touches upon some solid points. Joshua needs to continue to work on incorporating more historical evidence into written responses that support the prompt. The second FRQ response does identify at least one claim made in the passage. However, more evidence was needed to illustrate the political development of Europe in the period 1200—1450. In the third FRQ, the thesis is on point and does identify at least one claim made in the passage. However, the question wasn't accurately answered as it required reference to two states in Asia or Africa. While China and Japan are referenced, the second paragraph was written about the Church and some of W. Europe. Although interesting, the response asked students to develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which at least two states in Asia or Africa exercised power differently between 1200 - 1450. Nothing is written about Africa in this essay. An important lesson to learn here is to take the time to always read and process the specifics of each FRQ, LEQ or DBQ. We didn't have enough time to review all of the responses today, so we will continue to do this tomorrow.