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AP Chemistry and IB Chemistry 2 (Higher Level). Mrs. Jeanne Westmoreland. Anderson AP Chemistry Results. Nationally 58.3% score 3 or better (2013) Anderson 78.5% scored 3 or better (2013) Anderson IB Chemistry Results Global Average HL 4.54 Anderson HL (2012) 4.33. Anderson
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AP Chemistry and IB Chemistry 2 (Higher Level) Mrs. Jeanne Westmoreland
Anderson AP Chemistry Results • Nationally 58.3% score 3 or better (2013) • Anderson 78.5% scored 3 or better (2013) Anderson IB Chemistry Results • Global Average HL 4.54 • Anderson HL (2012) 4.33
Anderson 4 or better – 49% 5 – 28% Nationally 4 or better – 39% 5 – 18% More AP results…
Research shows that even AP or IB students do not score high enough for college credit are more likely to be more successful in college (www.collegeboard.com)
Anderson High School AP Chemistry 35 Students University of Texas Chemistry 301 300+ per section The Numbers Game…
Which student are you? • Accelerated: Take and pass AP exam and receive college credit • Competitive Edge: Might opt to re-take college chemistry (end up tutoring everyone in their dorm) • Survival Insurance: Might not do well in college chemistry with only one year of high school chemistry
EARNING CREDIT AT UT AUSTIN • A score of 4 or 5 on the AP exam or a score of 6 or 7 on the IB HL exam will give you credit for Chemistry 301, 302, and 204 (This is chemistry for science majors with a lab credit) • A score of 4 or 5 on the IB HL exam will give your credit for Chemistry 304K and 305 (5 only) (This is chemistry for non-science majors) • Be sure to research the credit policies of the schools you are applying to.
Discipline Time-management Study skills (both group and individual) Analytical thinking Abstract reasoning Problem solving Effective communication Advanced knowledge of CHEMISTRY (the central science) You will learn….
CHEM IS TRY You can do it if you put your mind to it.
Watch videos before class Copy all sample problems DO YOUR PRACTICE PROBLEMS! Show all steps of your work Study a little every day Form a study group Ask for help Tutoring/Study Sessions Guidelines for Success
DONATE SUPPLIES • WE ALWAYS NEED: • Paper towels • Soft Soap • Kleenex
Contact Me • 512-841-1578 • jwestmor@austinisd.org • WEBSITE www.andersononline.org • CONTACT>FACULTY AND STAFF>WESTMORELAND • Subscribe to AP/IB HL 4th Period