Advanced Placement (AP) Preparation
AP Microeconomics
About the Course
Study the principles of economics that apply to the behavior of individuals within an economic system.
Skills You'll Learn
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Define economic principles and models
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Explain given economic outcomes
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Determine outcomes of specific economic situations
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Model economic situations using graphs or visual representations
Course Delivery
N/A
AP Psychology
About the Course
Study the principles of economics that apply to the behavior of individuals within an economic system.
About the Course
Study the principles of economics that apply to the behavior of individuals within an economic system.
Skills You'll Learn
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Define economic principles and models
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Explain given economic outcomes
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Determine outcomes of specific economic situations
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Model economic situations using graphs or visual representations
AP Calculus BC
About the Course
Explore the concepts, methods, and applications of differential and integral calculus, including topics such as parametric, polar, and vector functions, and series. You'll perform experiments and investigations and solve problems by applying your knowledge and skills.
Skills You'll Learn
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Determining expressions and values using mathematical procedures and rules
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Connecting representations
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Justifying reasoning and solutions
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Using correct notation, language, and mathematical conventions to communicate results or solutions
Recommended Prerequisites
You should have successfully completed courses in which you studied the following subjects:
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Algebra
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Geometry
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Trigonometry
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Analytic geometry
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Elementary functions
Particularly, you should have a (1) clear understanding of the properties of linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, inverse trigonometric, and piecewise-defined functions, (2) be able to graph them, and (3) solve equations involving such operations.
AP English Literature and Composition
About the Course
Learn how to understand and evaluate works of fiction, poetry, and drama from various periods and cultures. You'll read literary works and write essays to explain and support your analysis of them.
Skills You'll Learn
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Read a text closely and draw conclusions from details
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Identify the techniques used by an author and their effects
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Develop an interpretation of a text
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Present your interpretation and make an argument for it in writing
Course Delivery
AP Macroeconomics
About the Course
Explore the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. You'll use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.
Skills You'll Learn
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Define economic principles and models
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Explain given economic outcomes
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Determine outcomes of specific economic situations
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Model economic situations using graphs or visual representations
Course Delivery
N/A
AP Calculus AB
About the Course
Explore the concepts, methods, and applications of differential and integral calculus. You'll work on building the theoretical basis and solving problems by applying your knowledge and skills from the course.
Skills You'll Learn
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Determining expressions and values using mathematical procedures and rules
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Connecting representations
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Justifying reasoning and solutions
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Using correct notation, language, and mathematical conventions to communicate results or solutions
Recommended Prerequisites
You should have successfully completed courses in which you studied the following subjects:
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Algebra
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Geometry
-
Trigonometry
-
Analytic geometry
-
Elementary functions
Particularly, you should have a (1) clear understanding of the properties of linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, inverse trigonometric, and piecewise-defined functions, (2) be able to graph them, and (3) solve equations involving such operations.
AP English Language and Composition
About the Course
Learn about the elements of argument and composition as you develop your critical reading and writing skills. You'll read and analyze nonfiction works from various periods and write essays with different aims: for example, to explain an idea, argue a point, or persuade your reader of something.
Skills You'll Learn
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Reading closely, analyzing, and interpreting a piece of writing
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Evaluating a source of information
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Gathering and consolidating information from different sources
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Writing an evidence-based argument
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Drafting and revising a piece of writing
Course Delivery