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Curriculum Studies

Poster

Love Science? Exploring AP Science Readiness in 9th/10th Grades (Poster 71)

Saturday, November 11, 2023
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: Veracruz Exhibit Hall
Acceleration is a fundamental tool for accommodating gifted students but is not often offered in science. We share a solution where high-school level science classes are offered in 6th-8th grade, allowing for AP science classes in 9th/10th grade. We describe characteristics of students who thrived or struggled and provide tools for evaluating AP science readiness that incorporate academic/emotional maturity.

Learning Objectives:

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching high-school-level science courses in grades 6-8 as a method for preparing scientifically curious gifted learners for AP Science coursework in 9th/10th grade.
  • Define methods for identifying the academic and emotional readiness of students for college-level science coursework in the early grades of high school.
  • Describe tools and skills that teachers, counselors, and/or gifted coordinators can use to help prepare students for successful completion of AP Science classes in 9th and 10th grades.