1. STEM Supervisor Columbia High School
CHS AP Forum: Math
Jameel Misbahuddin
STEM Supervisor Columbia High School
November 29, 2017

2. Why participate? Build College Skills Standout during Admissions
Problem Solving & Study Habits
Standout during Admissions
Maturity & Ambition
College Advancement
Placement & Credit
Google Search “AP Test College Credit”
Many universities and/or colleges award college credit based on AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5.

3. Our Offerings *All students are expected to take the AP test
Branch of Study
Calculus
Statistics
Programming
Alternate and Post-AP
offerings
Course(s)
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Computer Science Principles
Precalculus with Coding*
Honors Calculus
Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Calculus 3
Linear Algebra
Prerequisite(s)
Precalculus
Algebra 2
Readiness Indicator (recommended)
Algebra 1
Roadmap to Computing
Algebra 2*
*All students are expected to take the AP test
*Courses include a summer assignment

4. Calculus Why take AP Calculus? Which Calculus to take?
Consider your interests/goals
Which Calculus to take?
AB vs BC
Honors
What does it take to be successful?
Algebra 2 & Precalcus success
Hard work/independent practice
Calculus is NOT mandatory for college Admission; AB covers about 2/3 of the BC curriculum; Honors is similar to AB

5. Routes to Calculus
Take the math you are ready for

6. AP Statistics Divergent from the math sequence Routes to Success
Greater focus on reasoning, logic and communication
Significantly more critical reading and writing
Routes to Success
Take the readiness indicator
Dedicate about 30 mins a night for HW
Applicable to many fields of Study
Precalc with Coding is rigorous both mathematically and with regards to coding.

7. AP Computer Science Courses
Why take an AP Computer Science Course?
Consider your interests/goals
Which Coding Course to take?
CS Principles covers infrastructure and coding (mostly python)
Precalcus with Coding is two courses in one. (CS Principles + Advanced Precalc)
Both Courses have a Roadmap to Computing prerequisite
Both courses take the AP CSP test
Precalc with Coding is rigorous both mathematically and with regards to coding.

8. To Consider… Rigor Self-Assessment Grade Tolerance
College Board Approved
Self-Assessment
Interests, commitments (Other APs?)
Calculus vs Coding vs Statistics
Ability to think Critically
Grade Tolerance
An AP course is a college level course taught in a high school setting, designed to prepare students to take (AP) examinations. These national curricula are developed by both high school and college teachers under the auspices of the College Board.

9. Keys to Success Summer Preparation Study Skills
Perseverance and Growth

10. Resources APstudent.CollegeBoard.org CHS Guidance Course Selection
Math Staff
Jameel Misbahuddin 9-12 STEM Supervisor
(973) x 1204
This website also includes sample questions that students/parents can look at for each course that give a good indication of the rigor, content and schema associated with each course.