Advanced Placement Preparation Mathematics St Joseph Secondary School

Advanced Placement Preparation Mathematics St. Joseph Secondary School

Agenda Pre-AP Mathematics Overview Pre-AP vs. Academic Pre-AP Extension Topics Evaluation Advantages of Pre-AP Math Questions

Pre-AP Mathematics Overview (Find out more at www. apcentral. com) The Pre-AP Mathematics courses: • challenge motivated students with academic enrichment opportunities • expand knowledge and skills beyond the curriculum expectations • develop skills in reasoning, communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving • prepare students for the Grade 12 Advanced Placement Calculus exam and/or for post-secondary success!

Pre-AP Math vs. Academic Math Pre-AP math: • requires high level four (min. 90 -95%) grade 8 achievement • fast-paced, rigorous, compacted program based in theory • broadens depth, breadth and complexity of learning beyond curriculum expectations into next-grade level topics • assesses through inquiry-based tasks and problem sets • incorporates enriching Math contest writing: Ø The Canadian National University of Waterloo Math Contests Ø Monthly Canadian National Mathematics League Contests

Pre-AP Math Extension Topics In Grade 9 MPM 1 DP, students will: derive the Laws of Integral Exponents solve linear systems in using substitution and elimination methods, solve quadratic equations by factoring solve problems using Systems of Equations factor (GCF, simple and complex trinomials, perfect In Grade 10 MPM 2 DP, In Grade 11 MCR 3 UP, students will: explore the meaning explore a variety of of the term the graphs of function, domain, advanced functions and range, through including the investigation using absolute value numeric, graphical, function, piecewise and algebraic functions, cubic representations of functions, and functions. negative square root functions. factor polynomial solve linear and expressions quadratic involving various grouping strategies, inequalities and expressions involving a sum and difference of cubes expand simplify connecting graphs advanced and equations of polynomial expressions polynomial functions involving the multiplication of trinomials and 4 term polynomials learn to operate solve exponential with radicals and logarithmic In Grade 12 MHF 4 UP, students will: explore the limit of functions define the derivative as the limit of the difference quotient

Pre-AP Math Evaluation Policy Grades are determined by evaluating only the Academic Math curriculum expectations according to 4 learning categories as found in the Ministry Policy document. • ü ü Term Evaluations: Knowledge Application Communication Thinking 70% of final grade 30% 20% including enrichment activities (Problem Sets, Math Contest participation, Unit Tasks, etc. ) • Gr. 9 Final Evaluations: 30% of final mark (20% Exam, 10% EQAO)

Advantages of the Pre-AP Program • provides an enriched and rigorous mathematics experience with a high degree of intellectual stimulation and challenge • excellent preparation for post-secondary mathematics study • develops study habits necessary for tackling rigorous postsecondary work making for an easier transition • successful completion of the optional AP exam may lead to a university credit or advanced standing depending on the credit policy of the chosen university • allows for interaction with other motivated students

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