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Jan. 13th, 2004 Presented by Mark Langella 1
Mahopac Advanced Placement Chemistry Program
Jan. 13th, 2004 Presented by Mark Langella 2
Mahopac Basic Science Course Objectives
• Curriculum that challenges and enhances student abilities
• Allow students to apply their math and verbal skills to solve problems in the science realm
• Place the students into a learning environment that entices the students interest in science
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Science Success Pathways
Math8H Above 85 English 8H Above 85Science 8H Above 85
Science Chair Recommendation
Matrix Grid Approval
Math 9H Above 85Passed Math A
LE Science Credit
Science Chair Recommendation
Matrix Grid Approval
Science Chair Recommendation
Matrix Grid Approval
Passed Math A ExamLE Science Credit
LE Science Credit
Passed Math A ExamLE Science Credit
Science Chair Recommendation
Matrix Grid Approval
Accelerated Grid Pathway
Avg Above 90
Grade 8 Science Student
Grade 8H Accelerated
(Earth Science R)
Regents Level Earth
Science
Honors Level Biology
Earth Science
Workshop
AP Environmental
9H
Regents Level Living
Environment
Honors Level Chemistry
Honors Level Physics
AP ChemistryDBL Period
AP Algebra Based Physics
AP Biology
SUPA Forensics
Seniors only
SUPA Chem Seniors only
Regents Level
Chemistry
Regents Level Physics
Living Environment Workshop
Earth's FuryEnvironmental Water Quality
AP Environmental
EMT ScienceSeniors Only
AP Calculus Based
Grade 7 Science Student
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Student Profile
• Highly Motivated Sophomore
• Advanced Math Skills• Advanced Reading
Skills• Advanced Technology
Skills
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Four Courses Into One
• Applied Mathematics• Applied Physics• Regents Curriculum• Advanced Placement
Chemistry Curriculum• Two 42 Minute
periods of science everyday
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Development of Advanced Data Acquisition Skills
• Vernier and Computer Data Acquisition
• Statistical Analysis
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Development of Advanced Analytical Chemistry Technique
• Organic Synthesis• Separation Techniques
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Quantitative Analysis
• Analytical Techniques• State of the art
Measuring tools
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Spectrophotometric Techniques
• Ultra-violet and Visible Spectroscopy
• Infra Red Spectroscopy
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Mahopac Student Outcomes
• Advanced Science Skills
• SAT II Chemistry
• SUPA Chemistry
• Mastery NYS Regents Chemistry Scores
• Advanced Placement Chemistry Exam ( 64, 000 + )
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Comparison of Students
Typical Students Taking AP Exam
• Advanced High School Juniors who are in their fourth year of High School Math
• Have Taken Four Years of Accelerated High School Science Courses
• College Students
• Senior High School Elective
Mahopac Student• Mostly Sophomores
• Second Year of HS Honors Math
• Students have taken only one AP Exam
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Students Receiving 4 or Higher on AP Chem Exam
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Year One Year Two
GlobalMahopac
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Students Receiving 3 or Higher on AP Chem Exam
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Year One Year Two
GlobalMahopac
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NYS Chemistry Regents Mastery
01020
30405060
708090
100
Year One Year Two
90 or Higher85 or Higher
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Thank You and Happy New Year
