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[ AP Calculus AB / BC ]/ IB Mathematics HL 11 [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Honors Precalculus Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Functions
• Limits , derivatives , integrals
• Improper integrals
• Partial fractions , infinite series
• Parametric , vector , and polar functions
• HL Exam required in year 12 Projects , Activities , etc .: Varies by teacher Instructional Focus : Same as AP Calculus AB for first two trimesters [ 1.0 credit course ] and same as AP Calculus BC for one trimester course [ 0.5 credit course ]
IB Math Analysis and Approaches HL 12 Prerequisite / Selection Process : AP / IB Calc AB / BC HL Intended Audience : Students who will go on to study a subject with substantial mathematics content such as mathematics , engineering or physical sciences . It is designed for students who enjoy developing their mathematics to become fluent in the construction of mathematical arguments and develop strong skills in mathematical thinking . They will explore real and abstract applications , sometimes with technology , and will enjoy the thrill of mathematical problem solving and generalization . Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Algebra , functions and equations
• Circular functions and trigonometry
• Probability
• Statistics
• Calculus
• Limits , derivations and integrals
• HL Exam required in year 12 Projects , Activities , etc .: Exploration Instructional Focus : . Instruction presented in a variety of ways . Investigation of real life situations and applications to mathematical models . Instruction is focused on preparing students for the required IB Exam components .
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IB Music SL [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Must also be enrolled in Band III , Choir III or Orchestra III Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : Six trimesters = 3.0 credits Major Outcomes :
• Study Western music from Middle Ages to present
• Gain awareness of music of selected non-Western cultures
• Gain knowledge of rudiments of music
• Understand notational systems
• Apply these elements by analyzing works of music
• Internal and external assessments
• SL Exam required in grade 12 Projects , Activities , etc .: A musical investigation project , plus one of the following : two compositions , solo performance CD or group performance CD
IB Music HL [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Must also be enrolled in Band III , Choir III or Orchestra III Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : Six trimesters = 3.0 credits Major Outcomes :
• Study Western music from Middle Ages to present
• Gain awareness of music of selected non-Western cultures
• Gain knowledge of rudiments of music
• Understand notational systems
• Apply these elements by analyzing works of music
• Internal and external assessments
• HL Exam required in grade 12 Projects , Activities , etc .: A musical investigation project , three compositions and a solo performance CD
IB Business and Management SL-3 Tri [ CPHS only ] Intended Audience : Grade 11 or 12 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Business Activity and Environments
• Introduction to Finance and Accounts
• Marketing
• Human resource management
• Focus on : Change , Culture , Society , Ethics , Innovation and Strategy
• Applying content to “ real world ” business situations
• SL Exam required at the end of the course Projects , Activities , etc .: Case Study
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approach , internal research paper , virtual business and external exam Instructional Focus : . Variety of methods used to meet students needs
IB Psychology SL [ CPHS only ] Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Analyze and evaluate psychological theories and perspectives
• Replicate a psychological study , analyzing the results
• Evaluate the studies and theories that are associated with social psychology
• Internal and external assessments
• SL Exam required at the end of the course
• Projects , Activities , etc .: Brain project , find , analyze and evaluate current journal articles in the field of psychology , Internal and external assessments , SL Exam taken at the end of the senior year
Instructional Focus : All class discussions and student led presentations
IB Visual Arts SL [ CPHS only ] Intended Audience : Grades 11 or 12 Prerequisite / Selection Process : 2 lower level arts courses or teacher permission Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• At an advanced , college preparatory level —
• Identify and Describe artwork from differing contexts .
• Experiment with different media , materials and techniques in art-making .
• Critically analyze and discuss artworks created by themselves and others .
• SL Exam required at the end of the course
• Projects , Activities , etc .: Comparative Presentation of various established works of art ; Process Portfolio of student ’ s developing work ; Exhibition of student ’ s completed work .
Instructional Focus : Artistic skills using a variety of media , writing , speaking , analysis , and critical thinking .
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