Why Take Advanced Placement

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Why Take Advanced Placement?

• Carol Burlinski
• Associate Principal for Instruction
• Buffalo Grove High School

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Gain the Edge in College Preparation

• Get a head start on college-level work.
• Improve your writing skills and sharpen your
  problem-solving techniques.
• Develop the study habits necessary for tackling
  rigorous course work.

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Stand Out in College Admissions Process

• Demonstrate your maturity and readiness for
  college.
• Show your willingness to push yourself to the
  limit.
• Emphasize your commitment to academic excellence.

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Broaden Your Intellectual Horizons

• Explore the world from a variety of perspectives,
  most importantly your own.
• Study subjects in greater depth and detail.
• Assume the responsibility of reasoning,
  analyzing, and understanding for yourself.

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What do we offer at BGHS?

• Grade 9
• AP Human Geography

• Grade 10
• AP World History

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Grade 11

• AP Language
• AP US History

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Grades 11 12

• AP Chemistry
• AP Physics
• AP Biology
• AP Psychology
• AP Economics
• AP Government and Politics
• AP Computer Science

• AP Statistics
• AP Environmental Science
• AP Art
• AP French
• AP Spanish
• AP German
• AP Calculus A/B
• AP Calculus B/C

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Grade 12

• AP Literature

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AP Exams

• AP Exams are given during a 2 week period in May.
• Results are sent home in mid-July.

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AP Exam Scores

• 5 Extremely well-qualified
• 4 Well-qualified
• 3 Qualified
• 2 Possibly Qualified
• 1 No recommendation
• A 3 or higher indicates subject mastery.

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The AP National Report

• The Report also highlights new independent
  research that bolsters previous research findings
  that students who participate in AP have
  significantly better college grades and
  graduation rates than academically and
  economically similar students who do not take the
  demanding courses and exams.

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Who designs the course and the exam?

• A diverse committee of college faculty and
  experienced AP teachers develop each course and
  exam.
• The curriculum for the course is prescribed in a
  course handbook referred to as the Acorn Book.
• BG teachers attend annual conferences and work
  with colleagues to learn the newest additions to
  the tests, the strategy for scoring, and any
  changes that might have taken place.

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The College Board Online

• http//www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/abo
  ut.html

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Buffalo Grove High School

• Advanced Placement and College Level Curricular
  Opportunities in Math and Science

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Advanced Placement Courses in Math and Science

• Math
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Statistics
• Calculus 3/ Differential Equations

• Science
• AP Biology (Dbl Period)
• AP Chemistry(Dbl Period)
• AP Physics(Dbl Period)
• AP Environmental Science

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AP and College Level Mathematics Course
Information

• AP Calculus BC
• Possible full year of college calculus credit
• Pre-Calculus is a pre-requisite
• AP Calculus AB
• Possible semester of college calculus credit
• Pre-calculus is a pre-requisite

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AP and College Level Mathematics Course
Information

• AP Statistics
• Strong performance in Advanced Algebra is a
  pre-requisite
• Credit available depends on college or university
• Previous or concurrent enrollment in Functions/
  Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus is
  strongly recommended.
• Calculus 3/ Differential Equations
• Strong performance in AP Calculus BC is a
  pre-requisite
• Dual credit for both BGHS and Harper College is
  available at students expense
• Offered when enrollment numbers meet the minimum
  standard

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AP Science Course Information

• AP Biology
• Strong Performance in Honors Biology is a
  pre-requisite
• General Biology students may enroll with teacher
  and Division Head Approval
• AP Chemistry
• Strong Performance in Honors Chemistry is a
  pre-requisite
• General Chemistry students may enroll with
  teacher and Division Head Approval

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AP Science Course Information

• AP Physics
• Previous or concurrent enrollment in Calculus is
  a pre-requisite
• Strong Performance in Honors Physics is a
  pre-requisite
• General Physics students may enroll with teacher
  and Division Head Approval

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AP Science Course Information

• AP Environmental Science
• Strong performance in Biology, Chemistry, are
  pre-requisites
• Previous or concurrent enrollment in Physics is
  strongly recommended
• Credit awarded depends on the college or
  university

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Recommended Courses of Study in Mathematics
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Recommended Courses of Study in Science