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Courses offered include FREE AP prep courses for:
Biology
Calculus AB & BC
Computer Science
Economics (Micro & Macro)
English Literature & Comp
English Language & Comp
Environmental Science
Human Geography
Physics 1 & 2
Psychology
Spanish Language & Culture
Statistics
To access these free AP test prep courses, students will need to sign up for a FREE edX account. Start your AP test prep journey at www.edx.org and search for "AP".
edX users can pay a fee to have their coursework "certified". This is an option open to students, but it is NOT a requirement to access course materials.
AP BIOLOGY
AP Bio: Part 1: The Cell
The first course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Biology exam, focusing on the cell, its structure, and functions.
AP Bio: Part 2: Genetics
www.edx.org/course/ap-biology-part-2-genetics
AP Bio: Part 3: Evolution & Diversity
www.edx.org/course/ap-biology-part-3-evolution-and-diversity
AP Bio: Part 4: Ecology
www.edx.org/course/ap-biology-part-4-ecology
The fourth course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Biology exam, focusing on ecology.
AP Bio: Part 5: Review & Exam Prep
www.edx.org/course/ap-biology-part-5-review-and-exam-preparation
The final course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Biology exam.
AP CALCULUS AB & BC
Preparing for the AP Calc AB Exam
The first course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Calculus AB exam, by Rice University.
The second course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Calculus AB exam, by Rice University.
On-Ramp to AP Calc
This short math course will help students who have taken a precalculus course succeed in more advanced calculus courses, including AP Calculus AB/BC.
Learn AP Calculus BC topics from highly respected AP Calculus instructors to prepare for the exam.
Master the most difficult topics in your AP Calculus AB & BC courses.
Apply tools of single-variable calculus to create and analyze mathematical models used by real practitioners in social, life, and physical sciences.
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE
Part 1 - edX course link
An introduction to how computing can be used to solve real-world problems while encouraging student computational creativity.
Part 1 of 2.
Part 2 - edX course link
An introduction to how computing can be used to solve real-world problems while encouraging student computational creativity.
Part 2 of 2.
AP Computer Science A
Java Programming - edX course link
In this computer science course, you will learn the basics of programming in the Java language, and cover topics relevant to the AP Computer Science A course and exam.
Java Programming Classes & Objects - edX course link
In this computer science course, you will learn the basics of programming classes and objects in the Java language, and cover topics relevant to the AP Computer Science A course and exam.
Java Programming Polymorphism & Advanced Data Structures - edX course link
In this computer science course, you will learn the basics of polymorphic programming and advanced data structures in the Java language, and cover topics relevant to the AP Computer Science A course and exam.
Java Programming Loops and Data Structures - edX course link
In this computer science course, you will learn the basics of programming loops and data structures in the Java language, and cover topics relevant to the AP Computer Science A course and exam.
AP ECONOMICS - MICRO & MACRO
An overview of introductory microeconomics. Learn the key principles of economics and how to apply them to the real world and the AP exam.
Learn all material in the AP Macroeconomics curriculum from highly regarded AP instructors and college professors.
Master the most challenging topics in your AP Macroeconomics course.
AP ENGLISH LIT & COMP
Part 1: Stories - edX course link
Enhance your ability to read and write about great literature in preparation for the AP English Literature & Composition exam.
Part 2: Poems - edX course link
Learn how to read and interpret poetry and enhance your reading and writing skills in preparation for the AP English Literature & Composition exam.
Part 3: Plays - edX course link
Enhance your reading and writing skills as you interpret and learn about plays in preparation for the AP English Literature & Composition exam.
AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE
This course focuses on the development and revision of evidence-based analytic and argumentative writing and the rhetorical analysis of nonfiction texts.
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
AP Environmental Science
The first course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Environmental Science exam, focusing on the living world and evolution.
Part 2: Populations - edX course link
The second course in a four part, comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Environmental Science exam, focusing on populations and sustainability.
Part 3: Pollution and Resources - edX course link
The third course in a four part, comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Environmental Science exam, focusing on pollution and resources.
Part 4: Exam Review - edX course link
The final course in a four part, comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Environmental Science exam.
AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
Explore key issues in human geography, including population, migration, cultural patterns and more as you prepare for the AP exam.
AP PHYSICS 1 & 2
AP Physics 1
A self-paced, comprehensive course to prepare you for the AP Physics 1 exam.
Part 1: Linear Motion - edX course link
Explore AP Physics 1 topics and boost your thinking and writing skills - free textbook supplied.
Part 2: Rotational Motion - edX course link
The second of four courses in a dynamic, comprehensive series that provides a solid base in introductory physics and helps prepare you for the AP Physics 1 Exam. Free textbook included!
Part 3: Electricity & Waves - edX course link
The third of four courses in a dynamic, comprehensive series that provides a solid base in introductory physics and helps prepare you for the AP Physics 1 Exam. Free textbook included!
The fourth of four courses in a dynamic, comprehensive series that provides a solid base in introductory physics and helps prepare you for the AP Physics 1 Exam. Free textbook included!
Preparing for the AP Physics 1 Exam
Challenging Concepts - edX course link
Master the most difficult topics in your AP® Physics 1 course with help from experienced AP Physics teachers.
Part 1: Fluids and Thermodynamics - edX course link
The first course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Physics 2 exam, focusing on thermodynamics and fluids.
Part 2: Electricity and Magnetism - edX course link
The second course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Physics 2 exam, focusing on electricity and magnetism.
Part 3: Optics and Modern Physics - edX course link
The third course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Physics 2 exam, focusing on optics and modern physics.
Part 4: AP Review and Exam Prep - edX course link
The final course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Physics 2 exam.
Challenging Concepts - edX course link
Master the most difficult topics in your AP Physics 2 course with help from experienced AP Physics teachers.
AP PSYCHOLOGY
AP Psychology
Course 0: Introduction - edX course link
An introduction the AP® Psychology Course Sequence.
Course 1: What is psychology? - edX course link
Learn about the history and research methods of psychology.
Course 2: How the brain works - edX course link
Learn how your brain works and the basics of neuroscience, genetics and consciousness.
Course 3: How the mind works - edX course link
Learn about the neuroscience and psychology of the mind including memory, thinking, reasoning, and language.
Course 4: How behavior works - edX course link
Learn about the theories of motivation and emotions and obtain an in-depth look at intelligence testing and personality development.
Course 5: Health and behavior - edX course link
Learn about the relationship between stress and physical and mental health and the treatment of abnormal behavior, including psychological disorders.
Course 6: Exam prep & review - edX course link
Review and prepare for the AP Psychology exam with evidence-based study strategies and tips to help enhance your performance on the exam.
AP SPANISH LANG & CULTURE
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP STATISTICS
This course will introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data.
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