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IB Chemistry 12 SL [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Honors Chemistry I Intended Audience : Grade 11 or 12 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credits , two trimesters taken in the junior or senior year ( Honors Chemistry 1 sophomore year is equivalent to Honors IB Chemistry 11 ) Major Outcomes :
• Impart a body of chemistry principles and concepts
• Apply scientific principles
• Synthesize , evaluate , and analyze data gathered through scientific experimentation
• Develop experimental and inquiry skills
• Internal and external assessments
• SL Exam required in grade 11 or 12 Projects , Activities , etc .: Lab work Instructional Focus : Students considering a science-related career should take HL Chemistry rather than SL
IB Chemistry 12 HL [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Honors Chemistry I or Honors HS Algebra II Intended Audience : Grade 11 or 12 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credits , two trimesters taken in the junior or senior year ( Honors Chemistry 1 sophomore year is equivalent to Honors IB Chemistry 11 ) Major Outcomes :
• Impart a body of chemistry principles and concepts at a greater depth than SL Chemistry
• Apply scientific principles
• Synthesize , evaluate , and analyze data gathered through scientific experimentation
• Develop experimental and inquiry skills
• Internal and external assessments
• HL Exam required in grade 12 Projects , Activities , etc .: Lab work Instructional Focus : Students considering a science-related career should take HL Chemistry rather than SL
IB Sports Exercise and Health Science [ CHPS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Must have taken Biology or IB Biology and earned a B or better Intended Audience : This course is a good preparation for courses in higher or further education related to sports fitness and health , and serves as useful preparation for employment in sports and leisure industries . Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
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• Incorporate the disciplines of anatomy and physiology , biomechanics , psychology and nutrition
• Carry out practical investigation in both laboratory and field settings
• Apply scientific principles and critically analyze human performance
• SL Exam required in grade 11 or 12 Projects , Activities , etc .: Some physical activity required , labs , hands on experiences , tests , projects , and internal assessment for IB Instructional Focus : Lecture , lab work , and student independent work
MATHEMATICS
IB Math Applications and Interpretations SL ( A & B ) Prerequisite / Selection Process : A or B with teacher recommendation in Int Alg and Geometry / Hon Geometry OR completion or HS Algebra II Intended Audience : For students who are interested in developing their mathematics for describing our world , modeling and solving practical problems using the power of technology . Students who take Mathematics : Applications and Interpretations will be those who enjoy mathematics best when seen in a practical context . Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Statistics
• Probability
• Functions and Algebra
• SL Exam required in part C & D Projects , Activities , etc .: Exploration activities and discussions around mathematical concepts ; graphing calculators needed , TI calculator preferred Instructional Focus : Instruction is provided in a variety of ways including using technology , hands on activities , and other assessments to prepare students for an understanding of what is on the required IB Exam in the part C and D of the course .
IB Math Applications and Interpretations SL ( C & D ) Prerequisite / Selection Process : IB Math Applications and Interpretations SL ( A & B ) Intended Audience : For students who are interested in developing their mathematics for describing our world , modeling and solving practical problems using the power of technology . Students who take Mathematics : Applications and interpretation will be those who enjoy mathematics best when seen in a practical context . Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
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• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Calculus
• Exploration
• SL Exam required in this course Projects , Activities , etc .: Projects , written work , and exploration activities ; graphing calculators needed , TI calculator preferred Instructional Focus : Instruction is provided in a variety of ways including using technology , hands on activities , and other assessments to prepare students for an understanding of what is on the required IB Exam
IB Math Analysis and Approaches SL 11 Prerequisite / Selection Process : Honors HS Algebra 2A Intended Audience : Grades 10 and 11 Intended for students who will go on to study subjects with a more mathematical focus but not a need beyond Calculus Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Algebra , functions , and equations
• Circular functions and trigonometry
• Statistics and Probability SL Exam required in year 12 Projects , Activities , etc .: Written work and preparation for senior year exploration Instructional Focus : Instruction encourages students to think at a higher level and combine previous and current knowledge to solve problems . Instruction is focused on preparing students for the required IB Exam in year 12
IB Math Analysis and Approaches SL 12 Prerequisite / Selection Process : IB Math Analysis and Approaches SL 11 OR Honors Pre calc and a Statistics course Intended Audience : Intended for students who will go on to study subjects with a more mathematical focus but not a need beyond Calculus . For students who are interested in developing their mathematics for describing our world , modeling and solving practical problems using the power of technology . Students who take Mathematics : Applications and interpretation will be those who enjoy mathematics best when seen in a practical context . Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
• Major Outcomes :
• Calculus
• Internal exploration
• External assessment preparation
• SL Exam required in year 12 Projects , Activities , etc .: Exploration Instructional Focus : Instruction encourages students to think at a higher level and combine previous and current knowledge to solve problems . Instruction is focused on preparing students for the required IB Exam components .
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