10th Grade Course Selections

IB/AP Courses Differences English Math

6th February 2014

The AP Program at ACS

Amanda Briggs abriggs@acs-schools.com 2014

IB or AP?

Similarities and differences

High level of achievement Rigorous Tough Require training and preparation Require fitness Highly respected qualifications Individual certificates or diploma APs IBDP 1 year 2 year Fast-paced varied pace If you trip.. recovery time a la carte fixed menu 100% exam* some course work a trip a journey Individual honors Allows specialization

What are Advanced Placements (APs)?

! One year, fast paced courses, taken during high school,
normally 11 -12th grade

! Exam based qualifications: a multiple choice section and a

free response section (except AP Studio Art)

! Rigorous college level courses that may provide college

credit or advanced placement in US colleges

! Currently 34 subjects examined, we offer 19 at ACS ! Self-study options ! College Board (www.collegeboard.org)

Recognition
!Highly recognized in the US and Canada !Recognized and accepted through UCAS
(along with SATs and High School Diploma) in the UK and certain European and International institutions

19 Course Offered at ACS

Choosing APs
! Do you want to take 1 or 2 on top of the HSD, do you want
to specialize or do you want a combination (a diploma)?

! APs are taken along with regular honors classes ! Match your interests with your AP Potential results
(courses in which you have 60% chance of scoring 3 or above, according to PSAT results)

! Plan your program over 11th and 12th grade ! Think about whether youre going to apply to UK/US
universities

How many APs?

! As many or as few as you want, but normally at least
3, but preferably 4 (or more, depending on ability) year are considered to fulfill the matriculation requirements of universities in the UK. Offers will vary depending on the university or the course. prerequisites; please see the Course Selection Booklet for details.

! AP courses and examinations taken in the Senior

! Students should note that most AP courses

Sample AP student schedule

Instruction and curriculum

! Course are regularly audited ! Teachers provide a syllabus which is approved by the
collegeboard

! Taught be experienced teachers (Collegeboard

encourages regular PD)

! Extensive support by the collegeboard ! Aligned and designed to university requirements

Assessment
! No internal assessments *except Capstone ! Qualification rests on 2 final exams in May; a standard
format (past papers available)

! Grading Scale
5: Extremely well qualified 4: Well-qualified 3: Qualified 2: Possibly qualified 1: No recommendation

AP Scholar Awards
AP Scholar Grades of 3 or higher on three or more fullyear AP exams AP Scholar with Honor Grades of 3 or higher on four or more full-year AP exams avg. exams grade of 3.25 AP Scholar with Distinction Grades of 3 or higher on five or more full-year AP exams; avg. exam grade of 3.5 AP International Scholar The one male and one female student in the world with the highest grades on the greatest number of full-year AP exams. Student must attend a school outside the US

The Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID)

The APID is a globally recognized award for students interested in international studies. It requires students to display mastery on AP Exams across several disciplines, and represents an exceptional level of achievement. It was designed to accommodate American and international students at High Schools in the US or abroad who are applying to a university outside the US.

! Students must earn scores of 3 or higher on five or

more total AP Exams

APID Exam criteria

! Two AP Exams from two different world language &
culture courses e.g. English and Spanish computer science e.g biology human geography

! One AP Exam from either the sciences, or math & ! One AP Exam offering a global perspective e.g ! One additional AP Exam; cannot be English or a
world language world language http://international.collegeboard.org/programs/apid

https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse/ap-seminar

Why choose APs?

! Students can specialize their interests, unlike IB ! Individual courses or diplomas ! If students prefer a fast-paced, standardized exam ! Have specific universities/ courses in mind ! Like independent study

AP Physics
! CHANGES TO THE AP PHYSICS ! Now 3 courses: ! Physics 1 11th grade ! Physics 2 12th Grade and ! Physics C

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Regular high school diploma, IB or AP?

A combination of regular, IB and AP courses is possible Specialized or broad- based education Individual courses or diploma

Resources: Course Selection Booklet 2014 (online from end of January) AP Central @ www.collegeboard.com

ACS English Courses

Which course should you take next?

What are your goals?

University in the USA University in the UK University elsewhere Other post-secondary school activity

Students can reach their goals with one of the following:

Graduate from ACS with a High School Diploma OR Graduate from ACS with an IB Diploma

Which way is BEST for you? If you are unsure about which route is best for you, consider this information!..

To graduate with a HS Diploma, you need:

To graduate with an IB Diploma, you need:

Either IB English A Literature in 11th and 12th grades or IB English A Language and Literature in 11th and 12th grades or IB English B in 11th and 12th grades

Paths to Your Goal

The HS/AP Path

ENGLISH 9

ENGLISH 11 ENGLISH or 12 AP or ENGLISH ENGLISH AP Language & ENGLISH 10 ADVANCED Composition Literature & Composition *

ENGLISH 10

*British universities usually require 3 AP courses in 12th grade

The IB Path

ENGLISH 9

ENGLISH 10 ENGLISH 10 ADVANCED

IB ENGLISH COURSE

IB ENGLISH COURSE

Teacher recommendation required

English 11
Students focus on
techniques to analyze a wide variety of texts including American literature and writing in various forms such as literary essays, researched reports, expository (informative) essays, or creative assignments. studying vocabulary and grammar.

English 12
Students focus on
techniques to analyze a wide variety of texts including British literature and nonfiction writing in various forms such as literary essays, researched reports, expository (informative) essays, and creative assignments. studying vocabulary and grammar.

Are IB or AP Courses Right for You?

Entry into IB/AP courses is a privilege not a right. A good IB/AP student must be:
Hard working Well organised Self motivated Mature

Performance in Grade 10
Generally speaking, we expect potential IB/ AP students in Grade 10 to have:
A/B average or above Good study habits Good time management skills A positive attitude

AP Language
AP English LANGUAGE and Composition focuses on rhetorical strategies, argument, persuasion, and writing. Study includes novels, short stories, essays, speeches, and visual texts. A typical week involves daily reading and written homework; a typical semester includes several essays on literary and rhetorical strategies used in the books or essays discussed in class. AP Language has an external exam in May.

AP Literature
AP English Literature and Composition engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language. The course includes intensive study of literary works from various genres and periods. This course has an external exam in May.

IB A1 Literature
IB English Literature The English A1 programme is a literature course studied as part of the IB Diploma when English is the first language of the student or the language in which the student is most competent. You study up to 13 major texts over two years. The formal IB assessment is based on two written exams, two World Literature essays and two orals.

IB A Language and Literature

IB English A Language and Literature is a new IB course for first language students or when English is the language in which the student is most competent. This course combines a study of the English language with texts form both literary and media sources. It has four parts: Language in cultural context, Language and mass communication, Literature Texts and contexts, Literature Critical study. The course is assessed through two written exams, two oral exams and the submission of two written tasks.

IB English B
IB English B is an English course for students for whom English is their second or second best language. This course is appropriate for students who are taking another language as their A1 option in the IB Diploma. It involves the development of advanced English skills through a wide variety of activities using texts from both media and literary sources. It is assessed through two written exams, the submission of an externally assessed written assignment and two oral exams.

WHAT NEXT?
Explore in the course selection booklet and on forum. Talk to your English teacher and your parents. Make an informed choice to help you reach your goals.

ACS (Cobham) High School Mathematics Programs

Grade 9 Grade 10 Algebra II or Algebra II Adv and/or Geometry or Additional Mathematics Grade 11 IBMStudies (I)* IBS (II) IBS (I) IBH (II) IBH (I) & Precalculus Adv Further Mathematics IBH (I) & Precalculus Adv Algebra I Geometry Adv Algebra II or Algebra II Adv and/or Geometry Precalculus Probability/Statistics AP Statistics (optional choice
for accelerated students)

Grade 12 IBMStudies (II)*

IB

Algebra I Geometry Adv

AP

AP Calculus AP Statistics

NON IB / AP

Intermediate Algebra Algebra I

Algebra I or Geometry

Algebra II and/or Geometry Business Maths Digital Maths

Business Maths Probability/Statistics Digital Maths

Note: If students switch programs then they need to be advised on which courses are available to them. * There is also a 1year IBMStudies course available for students capable of taking an accelerated course