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Two-hour final exams in Chemistry, Math, Physics Grades used are A, B+, B, C+, C, D+, D, F
English Composition
Extensive journal writing & annotation Wide range of short essays Major Writing Assignments in MP1
Place and Culture Essay Personal Reflective Essay
Mathematics
Goal:
Reinforce and improve mathematical skills Improve the ability to think critically within rule based boundaries to solve problems in a logical manner Improve their ability to effectively demonstrate or communicate their level of knowledge
Courses:
Advanced: Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry review, followed by Calc I and Intro to Calc II Intermediate: Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry followed by Calc I Foundation: Review of basic Algebra followed by Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry Fundamental: If needed, review of Arithmetic, followed by basic Algebra, and then Precalculus Algebra topics
Chemistry
Goal:
Increase students understanding of chemistry and how it relates to our world while improving their ability to think critically and approach chemistry problems in a logical manner
Courses:
Advanced: Comparable to AP Chemistry. Intermediate: Slightly slower pace and difficulty compared to Advanced Foundation: Pace and level of a good high school chemistry course. Emphasis is on conceptual understanding
Physics
Goal:
Enhance each students ability to think critically, analyze situations and logically approach problems in order to reach reasonable solutions Provide each student a basic understanding of the physics contained in their everyday world
Courses:
All four levels of physics (Fundamental, Foundation, Intermediate & Advanced) study mechanics for two marking periods and electricity & magnetism for one marking period. The intermediate and advanced programs address topics in more depth with progressively greater mathematical rigor
Course:
One class per week during the 1st trimester Topics include goal setting, time management, self regulation, processing information, learning styles, motivation, improving memory, active reading, test-preparation, and test-taking Skills include preparation & use of daily & weekly planners, given a yearly planner; preparation & use of five-day study plans to prepare for exams; use of the SQ4R reading system and Cornell note-taking process; use of problem solution formats & the process of intelligent practice; use of annotation to improve learning & mnemonics to improve memory
HAPPY HOLIDAYstudy!
NAPSTERs, need some review? Want a head start? Holiday-Study is from 3-4 Jan 2012; 0800 to 1600
Tutoring from the faculty of each academic department Holiday-Study is optional except for those students on academic probation as of 2 Dec 2011 Students can email Dean Crockett (crockett@naps.edu) to sign-up for Holiday-Study