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ENGLISH

English 11 Prerequisite / Selection Process : English 10 Intended Audience : Grade 11 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :

• Research

• Analysis of American literature

• Persuasion

• Analytical essay

• Personal essay Projects , Activities , etc .: Essays and presentations

English 12 Prerequisite / Selection Process : English 11 Intended Audience : Grade 12 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :

• Critical reading of literature and informational texts

• Study of advertising , propaganda , and news bias

• Academic writing

• Research Projects , Activities , etc .: Essays , research , and presentations

COLL : Business and Technical Writing [ STEP only , concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College .] Prerequisite / Selection Process : English 11 Intended Audience : Grade 12 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :

• Business writing ethically

• Business letters , emails , memos , researched reports , and web sites

• Research Projects , Activities , etc .: Collaborative projects in professional contexts

MATHEMATICS

Statistics and Probability Prerequisite / Selection Process : Geometry or Honors Geometry Intended Audience : Grade 11 and 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :

• Using data to draw conclusions and identify trends

• Effects of display distortion and measurement error on the interpretation of data

• Application of theoretical probability to real world problems

Projects , Activities , etc .: Varies by teacher Instructional Focus : Instruction presented in a variety of ways , use of statistical software and some hands-on activities

COLL : Mathematical Ideas [ STEP only , concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College .] Intended Audience : Grade 12 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :

• Foundations in Logic

• Set theory Statistics for decision making Instructional Focus : High order problem solving skills to solve real-life problems .

SCIENCE

Biology [ Online , PSEO only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Physical Science 9 , Chemistry I , Honors Chemistry I Intended Audience : Grade 11 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :

• Describe cycles and interactions in the natural world

• Understand structure and function of cells

• Understand principles and applications of genetics

• Knowledge of biological change over time

• Understand life processes and diversity of life on Earth

Projects , Activities , etc .: Lab work Instructional Focus : Small and large group lecture and lab activities

SOCIAL STUDIES

Social Studies 11 : World History Prerequisite / Selection Process : US History or AP US History Intended Audience : Grade 11 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :

• Study of significant events , people , issues , and perspectives from Africa , Asia , Europe , Latin America , and the Middle East

• A balance of cultural , economic , geographic , political , and social history are presented

• Gain an appreciation and understanding of diverse perspectives

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