Precalculus (or Saxon Advanced Math)
Special Note for 11th Graders: Students taking Precalculus with DIVE Physics can prepare for the AP Physics 1 & 2 exams. A passing score on these exams can earn up to 8 college credits and significantly boost applications in the admissions and scholarship selection process. While you can earn college credit if taken in 12th grade, to submit AP exam scores with your applications, the exams must be taken no later than 11th grade. If you have a good math student, who is in 11th grade and taking Precalculus, DIVE Physics is recommended. Learn More: DIVE Physics Teacher Guide
9th - 12th Grade in Precalculus and the student has:
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Completed ICP (Physical Science) but not Biology: take DIVE Biology
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Completed Biology & Chemistry: take DIVE Physics or DIVE Earth Science
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Completed Biology, not Chemistry: take DIVE Chemistry or DIVE Physics or DIVE Earth Science
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Completed Chemistry, not Biology: take DIVE Biology or DIVE Physics or DIVE Earth Science
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Chemistry, Biology, and a non-Saxon Physics: take DIVE Physics or DIVE Earth Science
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NOT Completed Biology, Chemistry or ICP (Physical Science): take Chemistry then Biology.
Ideal Course Sequence
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Grade |
Recommended Science Course |
CLEP/AP Exams (College Credits) |
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7/8th |
Must be Taking Pre-Algebra or Higher |
No CLEP or AP Exam Available |
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8/9th |
DIVE Integrated Chemistry & Physics* (Unless the student is taking the AP Biology exam, ICP is recommended but not required) Must be Taking Algebra 1 or Higher |
No CLEP or AP Exam Available |
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9/10th |
No Math Prerequisite Unless the student is taking the AP Biology exam, Integrated Chemistry & Physics is recommended but not required. Learn More |
AP Biology Exam (8) CLEP Biology Exam (8) |
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10/11th |
Must Be Taking Algebra 2 or Higher |
AP Chemistry Exam (8) CLEP Chemistry Exam (8) |
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11/12th |
(Must be taking Precalculus or higher) This course can be taken as a standard high school course or to prepare for the AP Physics 1 & 2, and C exams. Many students complete part of the course one year, then take the AP Physics 1&2 exams. The following year, complete the book and take one or both of the AP Physics C exams.** OR TAKE |
AP Physics 1 & 2 Exams (8) AP Physics C Exams (8) Must be taking Calculus or higher |
*DIVE ICP (similar to Physical Science) provides excellent preparation for Biology. Learn More
**The DIVE + Saxon Physics course can be completed in one year or spread over two years. Learn More: AP Physics
*** DIVE EARTH SCIENCE can be taken as a middle school or high school course. Most colleges consider a high school Earth Science course as a distinguished course.
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