Information to Determine Biology Level
Regular Biology
Will be enrolled in Algebra I or Algebra I Honors Some lab experience in the classroom Experience handling various types of lab equipment (beakers, balances, microscopes) Has written lab analysis questions to a lab Turns in homework on time Has some experience in 2-3 week extended projects Has experience in writing short answers on tests Used to taking class lecture notes Can research questions when prompted to Can read at grade level and recognize main ideas in a reading passage Listens carefully to instructions given Interested in science as a career Some organization skills in keeping papers in a notebook. |
Pre AP Biology
Will be enrolled in Geometry or a high math level course Active lab experience in the classroom including Science Fair and/or Junior Academy Active experience handling various types of lab equipment (beakers, balances, microscopes) Has active experience in writing lab reports (problem, hypothesis, graphs, charts, analysis, conclusion) Always turns in homework on time Active engagement in 2-3 week extended projects Has active experience writing essays on tests Used to taking effective class lecture notes Actively researches questions when answers are not known Can read at grade level and recognize main ideas in a reading passage Listens carefully to instructions given Very much interested in science as a career Very much organized in keeping papers in a notebook. |