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IB Biology 11 SL
[CPHS only]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Chemistry I
or Honors Chemistry I
Intended Audience: Grade 11
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Knowledge of structure and function of
human organ systems
• Learn concepts related to nucleic acids
and proteins
• Understand principles and applications of
genetics and DNA
• Knowledge of biological change over
time, life processes and diversity of life
• Internal and external assessments
• Topics listed above studied at greater
depth at the high level (HL)
• SL or HL Exam required in grade 12
Projects, Activities, etc.: Research project
and field study, lab work with data analysis
Instructional Focus: College-level concepts
through lecture and lab work; college text is used
IB Biology 12 SL
[CPHS only]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: C or higher in
IB Biology 11 SL
Intended Audience: Grade 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
• Plant biology
• Cell respiration and photosynthesis
• Animal physiology including indepth
genetics and evolution
• Neurobiology and behavior
• Internal and external assessments
• Topics listed above studied at greater
depth at the higher level (HL)
• SL Exam required in grade 12
Projects, Activities, etc.: Major research project
and field study, lab work with data analysis
Instructional Focus: College-level concepts
through lecture and lab work; college text is used
IB Biology 12 HL
[CPHS only]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: C or higher in
IB Biology 11 SL
Intended Audience: Grade 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credits
Major Outcomes:
• Plant biology
• Cell respiration and photosynthesis
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• Animal physiology including indepth
genetics and evolution
• Neurobiology and behavior
• Internal and external assessments
• 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 I AND Honors Advanced Algebra
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 AND Honors Advanced Algebra
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 Chem-
istry 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, psychol-
ogy 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 activ-
ity required, labs, hands on experiences,
tests, projects, and internal assessment for IB
Instructional Focus: Lecture, lab work, and
student independent work
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCES
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 of
Adv Alg and Stats
Intended Audience: For students who are
interested in developing their mathematics
for describing our world, modelling and
solving practical problems using the power
of technology. Students who take Mathemat-
ics: Applications and interpretation 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 or HL Exam required in part C&D
Projects, Activities, etc.: Projects, written
work, and exploratory activities
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.
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