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AP Chemistry Audit Accepted by The College Board for 2007-8, 2008-9, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 and was Audited for the 2013-14 school-year. The 2013-14 audit was successful and the syllabus below has been accepted. All AP Chemistry classes have been and will continue to be audited by The College Board. It required a submission to the College Board of the policies, procedures and curriculum for this course. AP Chemistry Curriculum Framework the New Audit Framework Basics Word Document Summary AP Chemistry Concepts at a Glance (Word Document)Chemistry completed the revamp for the 2013-2014 school year. It involved the realignment of course topics with The 6 Big Ideas and 7 Science Practices. Implementing these changes has allowed the course has become more laboratory driven and Inquiry based. FHS AP Chemistry Old Syllabus (Word document) Current FHS AP CHemistry Syllabus (Word Document) Course Description AP Chemistry is a rigorous, fast-paced class that follows a college-level general chemistry curriculum. The course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement Examination for Chemistry that may lead to college credit. Many topics from Honors Chemistry are reviewed and studied to greater depth. Additional advanced topics that are covered include chemical equilibria, chemical kinetics, and thermodynamics. Extensive laboratory work is included. This is a two period class. Course Rational This class will prepare students to take the advanced placement test, which enables them to test out of general chemistry in college. Even though the test is optional, it is recommend that students set the goal early in the year to take it. A firm commitment will not have to be made until February, but preparing for the test provides a focus that is beneficial to the whole class. It is a difficult test that covers a large amount of material, but a passing score is certainly within reach of most students in this class. Review materials will be distributed throughout the year to emphasize that it is impossible to study for this test the night before. Preparation is a year-long commitment. Course Prerequisites Algebra II and Honors Chemistry or equivalent course. An "A" or "B" average is recommended and verified for both prerequisite courses. Course Requirements Students are required to have a scientific and/or graphing calculator. Those suggested by the math department will suffice. Most students prefer the very user friendly Texas Instruments Graphing Calculators. Of these calculators, the TI-83Plus is by far the most economical and versatile. All TI-82 and above versions are compatible with both computer software called Graphical Analysis and data collection equipment called Calculator Based Laboratory Devices (CBL's) used in this course. For more information about the calculators, CBL's or software press Calculator and CBL Information. Communiqués AP Student Introductory Letter 8/21/15 - AP Guidelines for exam exemptions, important dates Student & Book Info Sheet / Class Management & Lab Contract. 8/18/15 AP Chemistry Parent/Guardian Letter 1 8/21/15 - Course introduction, Laboratory Safety, AP Test AP Chemistry Parent/Guardian Letter 2 10/20/14 - Performance and Demonstrations AP Chemistry Parent/Guardian Letter 3 2/24/14 - The Final Test in Preparation for the AP Exam AP Chemistry Parent/Guardian Letter 4 3/14/14 - AP Exam Scheduling and Fees
AP Chemistry TextbookThis is the textbook currently being used by the AP Chemistry class. The class is scheduled for new textbooks this year. COVER YOUR TEXTBOOKS
The text is issued with two (2) CD's. AP Chemistry Solutions Manual (Optional/Suggested)
Student Solutions Manual to Accompany Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity.
KOTZ & PURCELL. By Banks Paperback - $17.00
ISBN:
003053618
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