AP STATISTICS
Prerequisite
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
90 % or higher in Pre- Calculus 11
4 credits Full year Classroom-based
AP Statistics students study the material covered in the second year university statistics calculus course . While statistics is in the field of mathematical studies , students must also have strong writing , reading comprehension , and communication skills . Statistics focuses on the ability to understand data accurately and to interpret numbers in context to help inform decision making . This course culminates with the final AP examination offered by the College Board .
MATHEMATICS : FAQ
How will my daughter be placed in Mathematics in Grade 8 ?
It is important that a student is placed in a course in which she will have the greatest chance of being successful both in terms of mathematical growth and confidence . Placement includes teacher recommendation , past performance , external assessment ( s ), and a CHS placement assessment if they are interested in being considered for acceleration .
Do all students take Calculus ? Do they have to take Calculus for university ?
No . Calculus is not required for graduation from high school . It is recommended , however , for some university programs , e . g . Commerce , Science , Engineering . Students should research their post-secondary requirements carefully to see if Calculus 12 ( or AP Calculus ) is required .
What is the difference between Calculus 12 , AP Calculus AB , and AP Calculus BC ?
Calculus 12 is a survey course of the first semester of university-level Calculus ; enrolling students need to have strong content and problem-solving skills . AP Calculus AB covers all of the first semester of university , plus an introduction to the second semester ; it is a very rigorous course and enrolling students need to have mastery of previous mathematical courses . AP Calculus BC fully covers both the first and second semester of first year Calculus at the university level ; it is by far the most rigorous of the three levels and is intended for students with a love of mathematics who are interested in studying mathematics , engineering , and / or physics at the university-level . The more rigorous the Calculus course chosen , the more difficult it may be for the student to achieve results similar to what they have had in their previous mathematics courses .
Is acceleration required ( or recommended ) to take AP courses in mathematics ?
No . All mathematics courses at CHS prepare students for AP-level mathematics . Quite often , the most successful learning does not include acceleration as conceptual thinking , communication , and problem-solving skills take time to fully develop .
What is the structure of acceleration in the Senior School mathematics department ?
Students in the Mathematics 8 / 9 program will complete all the necessary learning outcomes of Mathematics 8 and Mathematics 9 in their Grade 8 year . After Grade 8 , students who are ahead in their mathematics courses will be placed in the applicable course ( for example , a Grade 10 student who is learning Pre-Calculus 11 will be placed in a Pre-Calculus 11 course with both Grade 11s and other Grade 10s in a similar situation ). See explanation of “ Mixed Grade Blocks ” in the section titled “ Framework of a
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