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Advanced Placement

William Aberhart

2018-19

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Advanced Placement Coordinator

Luna Ng

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Benefits of AP

Aberhart Classroom Post-Secondary

Applying Attending

• 1. Course depth
• 2. Preparation for post-

secondary content level and skills

• 3. Peers of similar aptitude
• 4. Higher level reflection of

topics

• 5. Offers courses that are
• utside of the Alberta

Learning (i.e. Political Science)

• 1. Admissions

(U.S.)

• 2. Scholarship
• 1. Move to

upper-level post- secondary courses sooner

• 2. Gain time to

pursue a double major, take options, travel

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International value of AP

The College Board offers information about AP credit at thousands of college and universities at

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2018 – 19 Pre-AP and AP Courses

10 11 12 1 2 1 2 1 2

English ENG 10 Pre-AP* ENG 20 Pre-AP* ENG 30 AP Math MATH 10C Pre-AP E/F/S* MATH 20-1 Pre-AP E/F* MATH 30-1 Pre-AP E/F MATH 31 AP**** Science

Biology

SCI 10 Pre-AP* BIO 20 Pre-AP BIO 30 Pre-AP

Chemistry

CHEM 20 Pre-AP* CHEM 30 Pre -AP CHEM 35 AP**

Physics

PHY 20 Pre-AP PHY 30 AP Computer Science CS 10* CS 20* CS30 AP European History SOC 10-1E/F* SOC 20-1 E/F EUR HIST 20 AP Political Science SOC20-1 E/F* SOC 30-1 E/F POL SCI 30 AP French Language FLA 10-* FLA 20-* FLA 30-1* French AP*** Spanish Language SLA 10* SLA 20* SLA 30 Spanish AP***

*may occur in 1st or 2nd semester **3 credit course, ends early May. All other AP courses are full semester and award 5 credits. ***occurs outside of the instructional block, non-credit commitment

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AP Exams

• First two weeks of May
• Exams are typically 2–3 hours and

include:

• Multiple-choice questions
• Free-response items such as essays, problem solving,

document-based questions and may include an oral response recording

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2018-19 AP May Exam Schedule

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7:30 am 11:30 am

Tuesday 7th Spanish Language and Culture Physics 1: Algebra-Based Wednesday 8th English Literature and Composition European History French Language and Culture Thursday 9th Chemistry Spanish Literature and Culture Monday 13th Biology Tuesday 14th Calculus AB Thursday 16th Comparative Government and Politics Friday 17th Computer Science A

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2018-19 AP Exam Administration

Early February AP students are given a letter explaining about AP exam schedule, fee(s), and deadline. Mid-March Exam fee(s) due. No late exam(s) will be ordered. Mid-April Pre-administration meeting. AP identification numbers will be assigned and registration forms are completed. First two weeks of May International AP exam period for 2019 begins. 7:30 am or 11:30 am arrival for exams, no exceptions. End of the May exam period All exams are shipped to the College Board Early July Exam scores are digitally released. Students must have a College Board account to access score(s).

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CBE – Expression of Intent Form

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Explore the AP Website

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Prospective Pre-AP Students

• Strength and interest in subject(s)
• Easy conversation about taking higher level courses
• Common standing of 4 or 3 in their respective grade 9 course(s)
• Welcome managing more content, faster pace, and additional

expectations for skills, aptitude, and work habits.

• Decision to take the Pre-AP courses should be easy and comfortable
• Expectation to stay in the Pre-AP 10 course; no dropping out, cannot be

moved to a regular course.

• Consider “back door”…do regular stream in Gr 10 then pick Pre-AP 20

course(s) if you have a change of mind for your Gr 11 year.

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Expecta Expectations tions

• f
• f Pr

Pre-AP AP 10 S 10 Stud tudent ents

Eng Englis lish Ma Math th Science Science

Additional content beyond regular AB Program of Studies (may include and not limited to)

Covers a broader scope

• f literature than a regular
• class. In addition to the

novel, short stories, Shakespeare play and poetry that is covered in a regular class the students will also read Dr. Faustus, Beowulf, and Taming of the Shrew. They cover these extra texts to give them a broader exposure to historical literature. Unit 1: Roots and Powers Study operations with radicals Solving basic exponential equations with “like” bases Intro to Divisibility Rules Unit 2: Polynomials Multiple Step Factoring Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring Intro to Pascal’s Triangle for Expansion Sum and Difference of Cubes Unit 3: Relations and Functions Extend Domain & Range to many types of Relations and Functions Extend Function Notation to include examples of composition Unit 4: Linear Functions Emphasis on the use of coordinates with radical and rational values. Emphasis on solving geometric problems involving coordinate geometry. Distance and Midpoint Formula Unit 5: Systems of Equations Solving Non-Linear Systems with the graphing calculator Solving a system using a matrix on your calculator Solving Systems of 3 Variables Unit 6: Trigonometry The Sine Law, The Cosine Law Physics - Newton's second law, a lab to determine the acceleration due to gravity, more challenging questions

• n the law of conservation of

energy. Chemistry - Hydrated ionic compounds, define a base and an acid as proton acceptors and donators, gravimetric stoichiometry. Biology - osmosis equation.

Expected skills, aptitude, work habits

• f AP students

Strong grasp of basic grammar, an ability to work independently, a desire to learn about literature in a richer historical context, and a love of reading. Strong number sense. You love math more than your smart phone Fluidity with basic algebra, metric conversion, calculating slope, basic graphing skills, mindful of the scientific process, ability to complete exercises in class, study skills, strong independent and small group work habits.

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Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

Here are some questions to explore with your child:

• Which course(s) do they enjoy the most in

school?

• In which subjects do they comfortably crave

more detail or challenge?

• Does the regular AB course stream meet

post-secondary requirements?

• Does the post-secondary of interest require

AP exam results?

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Aberhart Advanced Placement Contacts

Staff

@cbe.ab.ca

AP Coordinator

• Ms. Luna Ng

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Assistant Principal

• Mr. Sebastian Fournier

sefournier

Guidance Counsellor (A - G surname)

• Ms. Nicole Peters

nrpeters

Guidance Counsellor (H - O surname)

• Ms. Kimberley Walters

kjwalters

Guidance Counsellor (P - Z surname)

• Ms. Becky Verwaayen

rsverwaayen

SCI10 Pre-AP, BIO20 Pre-AP, BIO30 AP

• Ms. Claudia Fehres

cefehres

CHEM30 Pre-AP/35 AP Chemistry

• Mr. Riley Feller

rmfeller

CHEM20 Pre-AP

• Ms. Eulalia Fernandez

eufernandez

BIO20 Pre-AP, SCI10 Pre-AP

• Ms. Rebecca McEvoy-Halston

ramcevoyhals

SCI10 Pre-AP

• Ms. Leila Donegan

ledonegan

PHY20 Pre-AP, PHY30 AP

• Mr. Gordon Wiegele

gmwiegele

MATH31 AP

• Mme. Veronique Brunelle

vebrunelle

MATH30 Pre-AP

• Mr. Lee Marshall

lrmarshall

MATH10AP-F

• Ms. Margo Fosti

mlfosti

MATH 10AP-E

• Mr. Brian Clark

brjclark

AP English Literature

• Ms. Brenda Griffin

begriffin

AP English Literature

• Mr. Dave McMillan

drmcmillan

AP European History

• Mr. Mike Beland

mrbeland

AP Comparative Government

• Mr. Bill Hilton

behilton

AP French Language and Culture

• Mme. Fleur Larocque

fllarocque

AP Spanish Language and Culture, MATH10-S*

• Mr. Brian Clark

brjclark

Computer Science AP

• Mr. Gustaaf Wehnes

gjwehnes

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"AP classes have benefited me going forward into

• University. Although they do not represent the exact type of

stress or difficulty that are common place in University, AP classes are undoubtedly a promising simulation. Taking AP allowed me see material that I would later be exposed to in University early, allowing me to do well on that particular class in University. AP provides a reasonable amount of stress, which University hopefuls should be willing to

• vercome, otherwise University may not be the place for
• them. If I would wish to impart one piece of advice upon

students taking AP classes it would be to stick with it, tough it out, and push through despite the overwhelming nature

• f AP

. University is not any easier and AP classes provide you with valuable skills, despite their off-putting stressful

• nature. When all is said and done, you will be happy that

you had taken that AP class. Trust me.“ C.F .

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My AP life was not at all glamorous. It took hard work, critical thinking, and perseverance to succeed. In both AP math and chemistry, I felt very privileged to be surrounded by what I thought to be the greatest minds my school had to offer. The AP program was an excellent place to see just how powerful, intelligent, and determined students can be. Both the students and the faculty I've interacted with during my time in the AP program have greatly shaped and influenced my idea of success. E.S.

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Student Experiences

Grade 10 Grade 11 and 12 Abe Alumnus

• 1. Claire Yiptong
• 2. Jack Lee
• 1. Sara Ren
• 2. Olin Becker
• 3. Austin Nam
• 4. Gabe Costa
• 1. Wyatt Shenfield

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Q&A Session

in the cafeteria