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AP Biology Syllabus Molecular Genetics Immunity Ecology Biochemistry Energetics and Enzymes Cells and Viruses Transport Signaling, Stimuli and Response Photosynthesis and Respiration Molecular Genetics Immunity Mitosis, Meiosis, Embryology Mendelian Genetics Evolution

Changes to AP Biology Curriculum OLD NEW Breadth of knowledge 12 mandatory labs “Cookbook” labs Accumulation of facts Depth of knowledge Teacher’s choice STUDENT DESIGNED LABS! Process oriented

Changes to AP Biology Test OLD NEW 100 multiple choice 4 multipart, mandatory essays 63 multiple choice 6 MATH grid ins 6 Short answers 2 Multipart essays

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Grading, Extra Help, Contact Info Grades based on tests, quizzes, labs, lab quizzes. # points obtained # points possible Afterschool Help: 2:30-3:00 M, T, Th or at lunch by appt. E-mail: Ellen.DeRosa-Hill@ riverdell.org