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High School University of Cranford - Course Descriptons
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AP World History-University Program
AP World History is a freshman level class for students in The High School University of Cranford. The purpose of the course is to develop a greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts. The course highlights the nature of changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, as well as comparisons among major societies. The course builds on an understanding of cultural, institutional and technological precedents that, along with geography, set the human stage. Periodization forms an organizing principle for analyzing change. It is expected that students who take this course will take the Advanced Placement Exam in May. Summer Reading.
AP English Language-University program
AP English Language is a sophomore level University course that focuses on the American literary tradition. Works by classic American authors will be read and discussed in depth with papers of literary analysis required for most of the works. Additionally, students will prepare for AP English Language exam through a careful study of all the rhetorical modes of expository writing. The course has a significant research component that requires students to develop a thesis and produce a research paper on a topic that is relevant to course content. Summer Assignment
AP Statistics-University Program
Grade: 11
Full Year Course Credits: 5
Prerequisite: Algebra 2, Graphing Calculator Required
AP Statistics is the high school equivalent of a one semester, introductory college statistics course. In this course, students develop strategies for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students design, administer, and tabulate results from surveys and experiments. Probability and simulations aid students in constructing models for chance phenomena. Sampling distributions provide the logical structure for confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. Students use a TI-83/84 graphing calculator, Fathom statistical software, and Minitab output to investigate statistical concepts. To develop effective statistical communication skills, students are required to prepare frequent written analyses of real data. All data is analyzed and interpreted in the context of real-world problems.
AP Statistics draws connections between all aspects of the statistical process, including design, analysis, and conclusions. The course teaches students how to communicate methods, results, and interpretations using the vocabulary of statistics. Class discussion is encouraged to develop students' ability to communicate statistically. Click Here for more information.
University Research Seminar - University Program
Full Year Course
Grade: 12
This course is a University Program Requirement
Credits: 5
This University requirement is designed to complete the four years of University core courses. An honors level seminar, this course will focus on individual students' research and diverse interests. Using modern works of fiction and non-fiction as a springboard for discussion, the course will require students to utilize their reading and research skills to produce a project/paper that analyzes their interests in depth. This reading, research and writing will culminate in a presentation open to the entire University in May.
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