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MUST REGISTER NO LATER THAN MAY 15, 2021 Student must be registered to Test Into Accelerated Math 7 to enroll in this Prep Course. You can register for the test on the Wayzata High School EPay system. Refunds/Cancellations: No cancellation or refund after May 15, 2021. The Accelerated Math 7 Test Prep is built on rich, meaningful problems and investigations that develop conceptual understanding of the mathematics and establish connections among different concepts. The lesson problems are non-routine and team-worthy, requiring strategic problem solving and collaboration. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to justify their reasoning, communicate their thinking, and generalize patterns. In each Accelerated Math 7 lesson, students work collaboratively in study teams on challenging problems. The teacher is continuously providing instruction and direction to teams by asking questions and giving clarifying instructions. The teacher gives targeted lectures or holds whole-class discussions when appropriate. The teacher has the freedom to decide the level of structure or open-endedness of each lesson. Find learning targets and more information at the Test-in/Test-out website. Please read everything on this website and if you still have questions, contact Allan Christopherson at allan.christopherson@wayzataschools.org Given the unique circumstance of distance learning, the teacher will be utilizing technology to ensure students are engaged in a variety of methods and are able to collaborate with each other. Students will be expected to use their school-issued iPad daily in order to access the Prep Course Canvas Page to download and turn in assignments, along with the use of other applications. Basic Zoom expectations will be put in place, such as mics muted when appropriate, cameras on, etc.

MUST REGISTER NO LATER THAN MAY 15, 2021 Student must be registered for the Accelerated Geometry Test Out test to enroll in this Prep Course. You can register for the TEST on the Wayzata High School EPay system. Refunds/Cancellations: No cancellation or refund after May 15, 2021. The Accelerated Geometry Test Prep course is built on rich, meaningful problems and investigations that develop conceptual understanding of the mathematics and establish connections among different concepts. The lesson problems are non-routine and team-worthy, requiring strategic problem solving and collaboration. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to justify their reasoning, communicate their thinking, and generalize patterns. In each Geometry lesson, students work collaboratively in study teams on challenging problems. The teacher is continuously providing instruction and direction to teams by asking questions and giving clarifying instructions. The teacher gives targeted lectures or holds whole-class discussions when appropriate. The teacher has the freedom to decide the level of structure or open-endedness of each lesson. Please see the Accelerated Geometry Test Out Learning Targets for specific concepts addressed. See learning targets and more at the Summer Test-In/Test-Out website. Please read everything on this website and if you still have questions, contact Allan Christopherson at Allan.Christopherson@wayzataschools.org Given the unique circumstance of distance learning, the teacher will be utilizing technology to ensure students are engaged in a variety of methods and are able to collaborate with each other. Students will be expected to use their school-issued iPad daily in order to access the Prep Course Canvas Page to download and turn in assignments, along with the use of other applications. Basic Zoom expectations will be put in place, such as mics muted when appropriate, cameras on, etc.

MUST REGISTER NO LATER THAN MAY 15, 2021 Student must be registered for the AP Bio Test In test to enroll in this Prep Course. You can register for the TEST on the Wayzata High School EPay system. Refunds/Cancellations: No cancellation or refund after May 15, 2021. The AP Biology Test In Prep Course is open to students who are able to work semi-independently, and are willing to put in the hours beyond the classroom time. Students must be enrolled in the AP Biology Test In test in order to enroll in the AP Biology Test In Prep Course. AP Biology Test In Prep is a highly concentrated, teacher facilitated, peer-to-peer enrichment opportunity where students generally work independently and in cooperation with each other. The teacher provides guidance and direction, not traditional teaching. AP Biology Test In Prep is not intended as a preview opportunity. Students are required to be highly self-motivated, work with peers and seek solutions from the teacher. Students can expect to do 10 – 15 hours of biology homework per week in addition to the hours of class time in order to be successful in the Test-In process. AP Biology Test In Prep course is married to the Test-in process in that units are generally covered in a manner that helps students test-in over the summer. AP Biology Test In Prep course differs very significantly from a typical full year classroom experience; AP Biology Test In Prep course highlights a full semester of biology in just a few weeks. Not all topics can be covered in AP Biology Test In Prep but students will be responsible for understanding those topics when testing-in. AP Biology Test In Prep course instruction may consist of: Direct instruction Cooperative learning Large group facilitated discussions Lab investigations Canvas Use of computers AP Biology Test In Prep students can either purchase the text book or use an online version. The district cannot make text books available for summer classes. Email Amanda.Laden@wayzataschools.org for access to an online text book. You can find more information and details on the Summer Test-In/Test-Out website Questions, contact Allan Christopherson at Allan.Christopherson@wayzataschools.org Given the unique circumstance of distance learning, the teacher will be utilizing technology to ensure students are engaged in a variety of methods and are able to collaborate with each other. Students will be expected to use their school-issued iPad daily in order to access the Prep Course Canvas Page to download and turn in assignments, along with the use of other applications. Basic Zoom expectations will be put in place, such as mics muted when appropriate, cameras on, etc.