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Considerations Work Ethic Work Ethic Maturity Maturity Organizational Skills Organizational Skills “Passion” for Subject “Passion” for Subject Rigorous Pace Rigorous Pace Taking Initiative—seeking assistance Taking Initiative—seeking assistance Independent Work Independent Work Cooperative Learning Cooperative Learning

More Considerations Realistic Time Commitments Realistic Time Commitments Balance Balance Grading Grading Learning Curve Learning Curve AP Exam AP Exam

AP Weighting 1.0 added to quality points 1.0 added to quality points C = 3.3 C = 3.3 Exam must be taken Exam must be taken $80 exam fee $80 exam fee

Plan of Studies

Social Sciences Advanced Placement Program Goals Advanced Placement Program Goals Inclusion Inclusion Communication/Awareness of the Community Communication/Awareness of the Community Academic Rigor: Complex, Ambiguous, Provocative, Emotional Academic Rigor: Complex, Ambiguous, Provocative, Emotional Preparation of Students Preparation of Students

World History Examination World History Examination Three Hours and Five minutes long 70 Multiple Choice Question: 55 minutes 70 Multiple Choice Question: 55 minutes Three Essays: 130 minute—compare/contrast, change over time, document based question (DBQ) Three Essays: 130 minute—compare/contrast, change over time, document based question (DBQ) Five Areas Five Areas Foundations: 8000 BCE-600 BCE Foundations: 8000 BCE-600 BCE 600 BCE- 600 CE 600 BCE- 600 CE 600 CE CE 600 CE CE 1450 CE – 1750 CE 1450 CE – 1750 CE 1750 CE – 1900 CE 1750 CE – 1900 CE 1900 CE – Present 1900 CE – PresentScores 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 with 3, 4, 5 as passing grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 with 3, 4, 5 as passing grades

Habits of Mind The AP World History course addresses habits of mind in two categories: (1) those addressed by any rigorous history course, and (2) those addressed by a world history course. Four habits of mind are in the first category: Constructing and evaluating arguments: using evidence to make plausible arguments Constructing and evaluating arguments: using evidence to make plausible arguments Using documents and other primary data: developing the skills necessary to analyze point of view and context, and to understand and interpret information Using documents and other primary data: developing the skills necessary to analyze point of view and context, and to understand and interpret information Assessing continuity and change over time and over different world regions Assessing continuity and change over time and over different world regions Understanding diversity of interpretations through analysis of context, point of view, and frame of reference Understanding diversity of interpretations through analysis of context, point of view, and frame of reference Five habits of mind are in the second category: Seeing global patterns and processes over time and space while connecting local developments to global ones Seeing global patterns and processes over time and space while connecting local developments to global ones Comparing within and among societies, including comparing societies’ reactions to global processes Comparing within and among societies, including comparing societies’ reactions to global processes Considering human commonalities and differences Considering human commonalities and differences Exploring claims of universal standards in relation to culturally diverse ideas Exploring claims of universal standards in relation to culturally diverse ideas Exploring the persistent relevance of world history to contemporary Exploring the persistent relevance of world history to contemporary

Stone Bridge + World History For the seven years the exam has been given in Loudoun County, over 82 % of SBHS students pass the exam with a score of 3, 4, or 5. National average pass rate hovers approximately around % with a low of 48% and a high of 57%. Sample Essays: *Compare and contrast early Mesopotamian and Chinese river valley civilizations in three of the following areas: religion, political institutions, and intellectual achievements, or society. *Analyze the cultural and political changes and continuities in ONE of the following civilizations during the last centuries of the classical era. Chinese, 100 CE to 600 CE Roman, 100 CE to 600 CE Indian, 300 CE to 600 CE

Math Progression

Algebra II Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra I concepts! Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra I concepts! Math may not be the passion for the students who enroll in this course. Math may not be the passion for the students who enroll in this course.

Algebra II/Trigonometry Students MUST have a passion for mathematics Students MUST have a passion for mathematics and be self-motivated! Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra I concepts! Did students earn “A”s on their midterm and final exams to demonstrate long term retention/comprehension? Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra I concepts! Did students earn “A”s on their midterm and final exams to demonstrate long term retention/comprehension? If a student is enrolled in this course, he/she should be enrolled in higher science courses as well. If a student is enrolled in this course, he/she should be enrolled in higher science courses as well. This course has a common assessment for the midterm and final exam.

Functions, Algebra, and Data Analysis This course is a bridge between Algebra I and Algebra II. This course is a bridge between Algebra I and Algebra II. Students looking to strengthen Algebra I skills should enroll. Students looking to strengthen Algebra I skills should enroll. Students may need review before they enroll in Algebra II. Students may need review before they enroll in Algebra II.

Advanced Functions and Modeling This course is a bridge between Algebra II and Advanced Algebra/Precalculus. This course is a bridge between Algebra II and Advanced Algebra/Precalculus. Students looking to strengthen Algebra II skills should enroll. Students looking to strengthen Algebra II skills should enroll. Students will be exposed to real world mathematics by completing labs. Students will be exposed to real world mathematics by completing labs.

Advanced Algebra/Precalculus Students should have a passion for mathematics, a STRONG grasp of Algebra II concepts, and intentions to enroll in Calculus at some point! Students should have a passion for mathematics, a STRONG grasp of Algebra II concepts, and intentions to enroll in Calculus at some point! Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra II concepts! Did students earn “A”s on their midterm and final exams to demonstrate long term retention/comprehension? Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra II concepts! Did students earn “A”s on their midterm and final exams to demonstrate long term retention/comprehension?

Mathematical Analysis Students MUST have a passion for mathematics Students MUST have a passion for mathematics and be self-motivated! Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra II and Trigonometry concepts! Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra II and Trigonometry concepts! If a student is enrolled in this course, he/she should be enrolled in higher science courses as well. If a student is enrolled in this course, he/she should be enrolled in higher science courses as well. This course has a common assessment for the midterm and final exam.

Advanced Placement Calculus AB Students MUST have a passion for mathematics Students MUST have a passion for mathematics and be self-motivated! Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra and Precalculus concepts! Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra and Precalculus concepts! Students MUST be able to justify their solutions by applying mathematical language. Students MUST be able to justify their solutions by applying mathematical language. If a student is enrolled in this course, he/she should be enrolled in higher science courses as well. If a student is enrolled in this course, he/she should be enrolled in higher science courses as well.

Advanced Placement Calculus BC Students MUST have a passion for mathematics Students MUST have a passion for mathematics and be self-motivated! Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra and Precalculus concepts! Students MUST have a strong grasp of Algebra and Precalculus concepts! Students MUST be able to justify their solutions by applying mathematical language. Students MUST be able to justify their solutions by applying mathematical language. If a student is enrolled in this course, he/she should be enrolled in higher science courses as well. If a student is enrolled in this course, he/she should be enrolled in higher science courses as well.

Multivariable Calculus Students MUST have a passion for mathematics and Students MUST have a passion for mathematics and be self-motivated! be self-motivated! Stone Bridge has not offered this course in the past due to small class size. Stone Bridge has not offered this course in the past due to small class size.

Advanced Placement Statistics This course incorporates a lot of reading and writing as well as lab applications. This course incorporates a lot of reading and writing as well as lab applications. Colleges report most majors require a stats class. Taking the AP can give students credit or a head start. Colleges report most majors require a stats class. Taking the AP can give students credit or a head start.

Computer Mathematics & Advanced Placement Computer Science A This course spans all disciplines. This course spans all disciplines. Students will enhance creative problem solving ability. Students will enhance creative problem solving ability. Students will learn to think differently. Students will learn to think differently.

Prob Stats/Discrete Math These courses span all disciplines. These courses span all disciplines. Students will enhance creative problem solving ability through verbal and written communication. Students will enhance creative problem solving ability through verbal and written communication. Students will learn to think differently. Students will learn to think differently.

AP English Lit. vs. Lang. READING: Novels – 6 in total Plays – 1-2 (Shakespeare) Poetry Selection Skills in reading to consider effect of literary techniques on meaning WRITING: In class time essays Creative writing Focus on how language contributed to meaning – Multiple Choice Skills (reading critically) Analysis – of form and content Essays – formal, timed, writings Focusing on analysis READING: Non-Fiction Focus 3 longer texts Various essays, speeches and letters Focus on Rhetoric – the art of persuasion - technique WRITING: In class time essays Writing in the various modes (Exposition, narrative, persuasive etc.) Emphasis on Argumentation AP Literature AP Language

AP Science

Stone Bridge High School 2011 AP Exam Schedule Morning Session 7:45 AM Afternoon Session 12:45 PM Monday, May 2ChemistryPsychology Tuesday, May 3Computer Science A Spanish Language Wednesday, May 4Calculus AB Calculus BC Thursday, May 5English LiteratureLatin Vergil Friday, May 6German Language United States History Studio Art (portfolios due) Monday, May 09BiologyPhysics C: Mechanics Tuesday, May 10Government & PoliticsGovernment (Comparative) French Language Wednesday, May 11English LanguageStatistics Thursday, May 12Macroeconomics World History Microeconomics Friday, May 13