This letter gives parents/guardians a little background info about the AP exam and provides a place for the teacher to give her determination on whether or not the student should take the exam (yes, no or maybe). This determination is based on assessing a student's exam/quiz history (Multiple Choice Qs, DBQs, SAQs, and LEQs) throughout the course. Parents are required to sign a section of the form and return it indicating whether or not their child will participate in the exam.