INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
• HL exam required in grade 12 Projects, activities, etc.: Research project and field study, lab work with data analysis, Internal and external assessments, HL exam in grade 12 Instructional focus: College-level concepts through lecture and lab work; college text is used
IB Chemistry 12 SL [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Honors Chemistry 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:
• 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:
• 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
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