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AP Chemistry (Sem 2)

Course Description:

This is the second semester of a full year of AP Chemistry including inquiry-based wet lab experiences.

This AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first year of college. For most students, the course enables them to undertake, as a freshman, second year work in the chemistry sequence at their institution or to register in courses in other fields where general chemistry is a prerequisite. This course is structured around the six big ideas articulated in the AP Chemistry curriculum framework provided by the College Board. [CR2] A special emphasis will be placed on the seven science practices, which capture important aspects of the work that scientists engage in, with learning objectives that combine content with inquiry and reasoning skills. AP Chemistry is open to all students that have completed a year of chemistry who wish to take part in a rigorous and academically challenging course. Laboratory experiences are included within this course.

This course does not include the AP exam; students can contact their school's AP coordinator or guidance counselor to sign up for the exam. In order to maintain the integrity of AP standards, all AP course midterm and final exams must be proctored.

Course Details:

Course Title (District): AP Chemistry (Sem 2)
Course Title (NCES SCED) : AP Chemistry
Course Provider : Michigan Virtual
Content Provided By : Michigan Virtual
Online Instructor Provided By : Michigan Virtual
Standards Addressed : National Collegiate Athletic Association, CollegeBoard
Alignment Document : http://media.mivu.org/mivhs/alignchart/sci/APChem.pdf
Academic Terms : Semester
NCES SCED Code :
Subject Area : Life and Physical Sciences
Course Identifier : AP Chemistry
Course Level : High School (Secondary)
Available Credit : 0.5
Sequence : 2 of 2

How To Enroll:

Enrollment Website : https://slp.michiganvirtual.org/
Email : [email protected]
Phone : (888) 889-2840

Students and Parents: It is important to work closely with your local school counselor or registrar to follow the school's enrollment procedures. By clicking the "Start Registration Request" button below, you will be able to notify the school of your interest in registering for the online course. However, it is the responsibility of the district or school to review the registration request and approve or deny the request. Please make a note to follow up with your school after submitting a registration request.

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Additional Course Information:

Additional Cost: $0.0

Additional Cost Description:

Students must obtain the following textbooks before starting the course:

Chemistry: AP Edition, 9th ed. Brooks/Cole: Belmont, CA, 2010, Zumdahl, Steven S., and Susan A. Zumdahl. ISBN-13: 978-1-133-61109-7

Advanced Chemistry Lab Investigations, 2014a, Quality Science Labs LLC, available at: http://www.qualitysciencelabs.com/advanced-chemistry/advanced-microchem-manual/

Optional: The labs in the aforementioned lab manual will require students to have access to materials typically found in a high school chemistry classroom. However, if a laboratory is not available to the student. The purchase of this Quality Science Lab Kit will provide materials needed.

Additionally, some labs will require additional household items but, it may be necessary to purchase some items on occasion. Students currently enrolled in a local high school may find it helpful to contact a science instructor to see about gaining access to lab materials for the completion of some labs.

For a complete list of materials needed to complete the labs for this course, see this link: Year Long Materials List

A scientific calculator is required for this course.

New or used textbooks can be purchased through Amazon or another online textbook resource. The cost of the text materials is not included in the cost of the course.

  • Learn the inquiry process through numerous laboratory investigations.
  • Gain an understanding of the six big ideas as articulated in the AP Chemistry Curriculum Framework.
  • Apply mathematical and scientific knowledge and skills to solve quantitative, qualitative, spatial, and analytic problems.
  • Apply basic arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric concepts.
  • Formulate strategies for the development and testing of hypotheses.
  • Use basic statistical concepts to draw both inferences and conclusions from data.
  • Identify implications and consequences of drawn conclusions.
  • Measure, compare, order, scale, locate, and code accurately.
  • Do scientific research and report and the results of this research.
  • Learn to think critically in order to solve problems.

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Academic Content Standards and Assessments Rating Comments
The goals and objectives clearly state what the participants will know or be able to do at the end of the course. The goals and objectives are measurable in multiple ways. Fully Met
The course content and assignments are aligned with the state’s content standards, Common Core curriculum, or other accepted content standards set for Advanced Placement® courses, technology, computer science, or other courses whose content is not included in the state standards. Fully Met
The course content and assignments are of sufficient rigor, depth and breadth to teach the standards being addressed. Fully Met
Information literacy and communication skills are incorporated and taught as an integral part of the curriculum. Fully Met
Multiple learning resources and materials to increase student success are available to students before the course begins. Fully Met
Course Overview and Introduction Rating Comments
Clear, complete course overview and syllabus are included in the course. Fully Met
Course requirements are consistent with course goals, are representative of the scope of the course and are clearly stated. Fully Met
Information is provided to students, parents and mentors on how to communicate with the online instructor and course provider. Fully Met
Legal and Acceptable Use Policies Rating Comments
The course reflects multi-cultural education, and the content is accurate, current and free of bias or advertising. Fully Met
Expectations for academic integrity, use of copyrighted materials, plagiarism and netiquette (Internet etiquette) regarding lesson activities, discussions, and e-mail communications are clearly stated. Fully Met
Privacy policies are clearly stated. Fully Met
Instructor Resources Rating Comments
Online instructor resources and notes are included. Fully Met Not evaluated in the QM review; MVU confirmed through self-review that this standard is fully met.
Assessment and assignment answers and explanations are included. Fully Met Not evaluated in the QM review; MVU confirmed through self-review that this standard is fully met.
Accessing Course Effectiveness Rating Comments
The course provider uses multiple ways of assessing course effectiveness. Fully Met Not evaluated in the QM review; MVU confirmed through self-review that this standard is fully met.
The course is evaluated using a continuous improvement cycle for effectiveness and the findings used as a basis for improvement. Fully Met Not evaluated in the QM review; MVU confirmed through self-review that this standard is fully met.
Course Updates Rating Comments
The course is updated periodically to ensure that the content is current. Fully Met Not evaluated in the QM review; MVU confirmed through self-review that this standard is fully met.
Certification Rating Comments
Course instructors, whether faceto-face or virtual, are certificated and “highly qualified.” The online course teacher possesses a teaching credential from a state-licensing agency and is “highly qualified” as defined under ESEA. Fully Met Not evaluated in the QM review; MVU confirmed through self-review that this standard is fully met.
Instructor and Student Support Rating Comments
Professional development about the online course delivery system is offered by the provider to assure effective use of the courseware and various instructional media available. Fully Met Not evaluated in the QM review; MVU confirmed through self-review that this standard is fully met.
The course provider offers technical support and course management assistance to students, the course instructor, and the school coordinator. Fully Met
Course instructors, whether face-to-face or virtual, have been provided professional development in the behavioral, social, and when necessary, emotional, aspects of the learning environment. Fully Met Not evaluated in the QM review; MVU confirmed through self-review that this standard is fully met.
Course instructors, whether face-to-face or virtual, receive instructor professional development, which includes the support and use of a variety of communication modes to stimulate student engagement online. Fully Met Not evaluated in the QM review; MVU confirmed through self-review that this standard is fully met.
The provider assures that course instructors, whether face-to-face or virtual, are provided support, as needed, to ensure their effectiveness and success in meeting the needs of online students. Fully Met Not evaluated in the QM review; MVU confirmed through self-review that this standard is fully met.
Students are offered an orientation for taking an online course before starting the coursework. Fully Met Not evaluated in the QM review; MVU confirmed through self-review that this standard is fully met.
Instructional and Audience Analysis Rating Comments
Course design reflects a clear understanding of all students’ needs and incorporates varied ways to learn and master the curriculum. Fully Met
Course, Unit and Lesson Design Rating Comments
The course is organized by units and lessons that fall into a logical sequence. Each unit and lesson includes an overview describing objectives, activities, assignments, assessments, and resources to provide multiple learning opportunities for students to master the content. Fully Met
Instructional Strategies and Activities Rating Comments
The course instruction includes activities that engage students in active learning. Fully Met
The course and course instructor provide students with multiple learning paths, based on student needs that engage students in a variety of ways. Fully Met
The course provides opportunities for students to engage in higher-order thinking, critical reasoning activities and thinking in increasingly complex ways. Fully Met
The course provides options for the instructor to adapt learning activities to accommodate students’ needs. Fully Met
Readability levels, written language assignments and mathematical requirements are appropriate for the course content and grade-level expectations. Fully Met
Communication and Interaction Rating Comments
The course design provides opportunities for appropriate instructor-student interaction, including opportunities for timely and frequent feedback about student progress. Fully Met
The course design includes explicit communication/activities (both before and during the first week of the course) that confirms whether students are engaged and are progressing through the course. The instructor will follow program guidelines to address non-responsive students. Fully Met Not evaluated in the QM review; MVU confirmed through self-review that this standard is fully met.
The course provides opportunities for appropriate instructor-student and student-student interaction to foster mastery and application of the material. Fully Met
Resources and Materials Rating Comments
Students have access to resources that enrich the course content. Fully Met
Evaluation Strategies Rating Comments
Student evaluation strategies are consistent with course goals and objectives, are representative of the scope of the course and are clearly stated. Fully Met
The course structure includes adequate and appropriate methods and procedures to assess students’ mastery of content. Fully Met
Feedback Rating Comments
Ongoing, varied, and frequent assessments are conducted throughout the course to inform instruction. Fully Met
Assessment strategies and tools make the student continuously aware of his/her progress in class and mastery of the content. Fully Met
Assessment Resources and Materials Rating Comments
Assessment materials provide the instructor with the flexibility to assess students in a variety of ways. Fully Met
Grading rubrics are provided to the instructor and may be shared with students. Fully Met
The grading policy and practices are easy to understand. Fully Met
Course Architecture Rating Comments
The course architecture permits the online instructor to add content, activities and assessments to extend learning opportunities. Fully Met Not evaluated in the QM review; MVU confirmed through self-review that this standard is fully met.
The course accommodates multiple school calendars; e.g., block, 4X4 and traditional schedules. Fully Met Not evaluated in the QM review; MVU confirmed through self-review that this standard is fully met.
User Interface Rating Comments
Clear and consistent navigation is present throughout the course. Fully Met
Rich media are provided in multiple formats for ease of use and access in order to address diverse student needs. Fully Met
Technology Requirements and Interoperability Rating Comments
All technology requirements (including hardware, browser, software, etc...) are specified. Fully Met
Prerequisite skills in the use of technology are identified. Fully Met
The course uses content-specific tools and software appropriately. Fully Met
The course is designed to meet internationally recognized interoperability standards. Fully Met
Copyright and licensing status, including permission to share where applicable, is clearly stated and easily found. Fully Met
Accessibility Rating Comments
Course materials and activities are designed to provide appropriate access to all students. The course, developed with universal design principles in mind, conforms to the U.S. Section 504 and Section 508 provisions for electronic and information technology as well as the W3C’s Web Content Accessibility guidelines (WCAg 2.0). Fully Met
Data Security Rating Comments
Student information remains confidential, as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Fully Met

Review Conducted By: Quality Matters
Date of Review: 06/29/2016

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Term Type Enrollment Opens Enrollment Ends Random Draw Date Enrollment Drop Date Course Starts Course Ends # of Seats Course Fee Potential Additional Costs
Drop Policy Completion Policy Term Type Enrollment Opens Enrollment Ends
Students can use chat, email or private message system within the course to access highly qualified teachers when they need instructor assistance.
School Year Enrollment Count Pass Count Completion Rate Notes
19-20 19 18 94.74%
18-19 29 27 93.1%
17-18 11 10 90.91% Enrollment data includes all enrollments (21f and non-21f) for the 2017-18 school year.
16-17 14 13 92.86% Enrollment data include all enrollments (21f and non-21f) for the 2016-17 school year.

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