AP Calculus (AB)
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AP Calculus prepares students for university courses. If this course is taken, along with the...
AP Calculus (AB)
AP Calculus prepares students for university courses. If this course is taken, along with the AP Exam, university credit can be given for first year calculus. Both differentiation and integration are covered. Online videos help to explain topics covered in the course. This is an excellent course for students interested in science, mathematics or engineering.
Please note that enrolment applications to AP courses are only accepted until September 30th.
Major Units & Topics
Limits
Differentiation
Graph Behaviour
Applications of Differentiation
Integration
History of Calculus
Transcendentals
Differential Equations and Applications of Integration
Assessment
40% quizzes
60% tests
Prerequisites
Pre-Calculus 12
Time Commitment
200-240 hours
Credits Earned
4
AP Computer Science A
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Learn to program in Java and get university credit for it! AP Computer Science A...
AP Computer Science A
Learn to program in Java and get university credit for it! AP Computer Science A prepares students for programming at the university level. If taken in conjunction with the AP Exam, university credit can be given for first year computer science.
AP Computer Science A is a fully online course, using CodeHS online resources and Java editor to learn the basics of the Java programming language, along with advanced programming principles such as objects, classes, inheritance, and recursion. Since this is an intense, college- and industry-oriented programming course, previous programming experience with advanced text-based programming languages is necessary.
Major Units & Topics
Primitive Types
Using Objects
Boolean Expressions
Iteration
Writing Classes
Arrays
ArrayList
2D Arrays
Inheritance
Recursion
Exam Preparation
Final Project
Assessment
Quizzes: 10%
Labs: 15%
Project: 25%
Exam: 50%
Prerequisites
Programming 11, WebTech 11, or other equivalent text-based programming experience.
Time Commitment
200 - 240 hours
Credits Earned
4
Location
Online
Tuition
See our tuition chart at www.schoolathome.ca/tuition/
AP Psychology
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This course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of the behaviour and mental...
AP Psychology
This course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of the behaviour and mental processes of humans and animals and explores psychological facts, principles, and phenomena within major subfields as well as examines ethics and research methods used by psychologists. Learning about the field of psychology through readings, discussions, lectures, and hands-on activities enable students to write a successful AP exam which provides them with college credit if they score a 4 or 5 on the exam.
Please note that enrolment applications to AP courses are only accepted until September 30th.
Major Units & Topics
Unit 1: History and Approaches
Unit 2: Research Methods
Unit 3: Biological Bases of Behavior
Unit 4: Sensation and Perception
Unit 5: States of Consciousness
Unit 6: Learning
Unit 7: Cognition and Memory
Unit 8: Developmental Psychology
Unit 9: Personality
Unit 10: Intelligence
Unit 11: Motivation and Emotions
Unit 12: Abnormal Psychology
Unit 13: Treatment/Therapy
Unit 14: Social Psychology
Assessment
Reading assignments, activities, labs 20%
Participation (v-classes and forums) 10%
Projects/Presentations (brain, learning theories, emotions) 20%
Quizzes/Unit Tests (cumulative) 50%
Prerequisites
none
Time Commitment
200-240 hours
Credits Earned
4