AP Chemistry and IB Chemistry 2 (Higher Level) Mrs. Jeanne Westmoreland

Anderson AP Chemistry Results –Nationally 58.3% score 3 or better (2013) –Anderson 78.5% scored 3 or better (2013) Anderson IB Chemistry Results –Global Average HL 4.54 –Anderson HL (2012)4.33

More AP results… Anderson 4 or better – 49% 5 – 28% Nationally 4 or better – 39% 5 – 18%

Research shows that even AP or IB students do not score high enough for college credit are more likely to be more successful in college (

The Numbers Game… Anderson High School AP Chemistry 35 Students University of Texas Chemistry per section

Which student are you? Accelerated: Take and pass AP exam and receive college credit Competitive Edge: Might opt to re-take college chemistry (end up tutoring everyone in their dorm) Survival Insurance: Might not do well in college chemistry with only one year of high school chemistry

EARNING CREDIT AT UT AUSTIN A score of 4 or 5 on the AP exam or a score of 6 or 7 on the IB HL exam will give you credit for Chemistry 301, 302, and 204 (This is chemistry for science majors with a lab credit) A score of 4 or 5 on the IB HL exam will give your credit for Chemistry 304K and 305 (5 only) (This is chemistry for non-science majors) Be sure to research the credit policies of the schools you are applying to.

You will learn…. Discipline Time-management Study skills (both group and individual) Analytical thinking Abstract reasoning Problem solving Effective communication Advanced knowledge of CHEMISTRY (the central science)

CHEM ISTRY You can do it if you put your mind to it.

Guidelines for Success Watch videos before class Copy all sample problems DO YOUR PRACTICE PROBLEMS! Show all steps of your work Study a little every day Form a study group Ask for help Tutoring/Study Sessions

DONATE SUPPLIES WE ALWAYS NEED: –Paper towels –Soft Soap –Kleenex

Contact Me WEBSITE –CONTACT>FACULTY AND STAFF>WESTMORELAND –Subscribe to AP/IB HL 4 th Period