1. STEM Supervisor Columbia High School
CHS AP Forum: Science
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. Environmental Science
Our Offerings
Course
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Environmental Science
Grades offered
11th & 12th
12th
Readiness Assessment
Yes No
Likely
Possible Majors
Engineering
Material Sciences
Pre-Med
Pharmacy
Physical Sciences
Astronomy
Computer Science
BioChemistry
Public Health
Environmental Sciences
Environmental Planning/Policy
Marine Biology
Climatology
Field Ecology
Bioenvironmental Engineering
Biomedical Research
All students start with Biology and Physics
*All courses meet at least 7 periods a week
*All students are expected to take the AP test
*All courses include a summer assignment

4. Chemistry Two years of Chemistry in one year
Reasoning and Data Analysis
Pre-requisite: Algebra 2
Math intensive

5. Physics Mechanics + Electricity & Magnetism
Extends sophomore physics with a greater degree of mathematical sophistication.
Calculus co-requisite
Math intensive

6. Biology Bio-chemistry of Basic Life Processes Reading intensive
Cell signaling, Photosynthesis, genetics
Reading intensive
Flipped classroom (read/watch presentations at home)

7. Environmental Science
Identify & Analyze Environmental Problems, Evaluate Risks and Examine Solutions
Reading Intensive
Inter-Disciplinary
Reading Comprehension
Problem Solving/Math Aptitude
% Change, Growth Rate, Efficiency
Case studies, summer reading

8. To Consider… Rigor Self-Assessment Alternative Options:
College Board Approved
Self-Assessment
Interests, commitments (Other APs?)
Alternative Options:
Physics 2, Astronomy, Anatomy, BioChemistry, Environmental Science, Forensic Science,
Senior Biology (year)
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 Maintain Pace Independent Study/Practice
Enthusiasm and Hard Work
45 mins per night of HW

10. Resources APstudent.CollegeBoard.org CHS Guidance Course Selection
Science 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.