MATH & SCIENCE

SPECIALTY AT ASFARussell Math & Science Center

Virtual Open House 2020

Specialized program

Hands-on technology-based teaching & learning

Inquiry method with focus on problem solving

Small classes with individualized attention

Math-Science at ASFA

Visit www.asfaschool.org/math-science for more info!

1.TRANSITION HEADLINE

Let’s start with the first set of slides

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20.8AVG U.S. ACT SCORE

19.1AVG AL ACT SCORE

25.8 AVG ASFA ACT SCORE

2020 ACT data

ASFA MATH-SCIENCE ALUMS GO ON TO WORK FOR ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS:

ASFA MATH & SCIENCE SPECIALTY CURRICULUM

Grade Math ScienceComputer

ScienceResearch

8th Algebra I (Honors)Chemistry (Honors)

&Physics (Honors)

Introduction to Computational

Thinking

9th Geometry (Honors)Biology (Honors)

& Chemistry (Honors)

Computer Science Principles (AP) Research I

10th

Algebra II (Honors)

&Trigonometry (Honors)

Biology (AP)

OrChemistry (AP)

Problem Solving with C/C++

OrComputer Science A (AP)

OrMake-It with Computing

Or

Artificial Intelligence

11th

Calculus AB (AP)

OrCalculus BC (AP) Biology (AP)

OrChemistry (AP)

OrPhysics C-Mechanics (AP)

OrPhysics C-Electricity &

Magnetism (AP)

Research II

12th

Linear Algebra;

Abstract Algebra;Calculus III;

Differential Equations(any 2)

Senior Independent Research Project

OrSeminar (AP)

Computer Science at ASFA

• Intro to Computational Thinking (only for Math/Science)

• AP Computer Science Principles

• Problem Solving with C/C++

• AP Computing Science A

• Make-It with Computing

• Artificial Intelligence

• Advanced Topics in Computer Science

ASFA Math-Science Electives

Mathematics

• Math Team

• Art of Problem Solving

• Applied Math

• Mathematical Modeling

Science

• Science Team

• Space Science

• Intro to Circuits &

Electricity

• Marine Biology

• Anatomy & Physiology

• Organic Chemistry

• Environmental Science (AP)

Engineering

• Intro to Engineering

Others

• Psychology (AP)

• 3 semesters of fine arts

ASFA COLLEGE PREP COURSE OFFERINGS

Content Area Courses

Mathematics

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC AP StatisticsLinear AlgebraAbstract AlgebraCalculus III

Differential Equations

Science

AP Biology

AP ChemistryAP Environmental ScienceAP Physics C – MechanicsAP Physics C – Electricity & MagnetismAP Seminar

Computer Science

AP Computer Science Principles

AP Computer Science AProblem Solving with C/C++

Others

AP French AP Latin

AP Spanish AP Art History AP U.S. History AP U.S. GovernmentAP Macroeconomics AP Psychology

Extracurricular Competitions

Mathematics

• Math Tournament

• American Mathematics

Competitions (AMS)

• American Invitational Mathematics

Exam (AIME)

• Mu Alpha Theta National Convention

Science

• Science Olympiad

• Science Bowl

• Physics Bowl

• AL Junior Academy of Science (AJAS) / Gorgas Scholarship

Computer Science

• AL Robotics Competition (UA)

• AL High School Programming Contest (UAB)

• American Computer Science League

• North American Computational Linguistics

Olympiad (NACLO)

• Blazer42 Capture the Flag (UAB)

Engineering

• Boosting Engineering, Science & Technology (BEST) Robotics (ASU)

ASFA Math Tournament

CANCELLED for the 2021 School Year

• Student-created tests & student-run event

• Three levels of competitions:

• 6th Grade Math

• Pre Algebra

• Algebra I

• Over 500 middle School student competitors

Students gain valuable experience hosting the ASFA Math Tournament

Developing the scientist

• Preparation begins in 9th and 10th grade

• Central Alabama Science & Engineering Fair

(CARSEF)• 100% participation from seniors in CARSEF

• Alabama Science & Engineering Fair (ASEF)

• Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF)

• Required research courses focus on the scientific

process• Includes technical/scientific reading & writing

• Course expanding to include advanced lab methods

• Partnerships with local research institutions

ASFA Science Fair SuccessesCentral Alabama Regional Science & Engineering Fair Results

Year# of 1st-3rd

place winners

Total # of ASFA

entries

1st-3rd place

winners (%)

2015 10 23 43.5

2016 10 26 38.5

2017 11 27 41

2018 3 7 43

2019 11 19 58

2020 11 20 55

Alabama Statewide Science & Engineering Fair Results

Year# of 1st-3rd

place winners

Total # of ASFA

entries

1st-3rd place

winners (%)

2015 9 10 90

2016 9 10 90

2017 9 11 82

2018 3 3 100

2019 9 11 82

2020 Cancelled Cancelled Cancelled

ASFA Science Fair Successes

Intel International Science & Engineering Fair Results

Year# of ASFA

Entries

% of AL delegate

represented by

ASFA

2015 2 13.2

2016 1 6.7

2017 3 20

2018 1 6.7

2019 2 13.3

2020 1 6.7

• ASFA earned on avg 12%

of Intel Advancement

Statewide from 2015 –

2019

• The Intel International

Science & Engineering

Fair Alabama

delegation comprises

15 students

Math-Science Senior Symposium

• Math/Science Senior Performance• Required of all ASFA seniors for graduation

• Participants complete a five chapter project thesis

• Research is presented and judged at an ASFA public symposium• Judges for the symposium are from Southern

Research, University of Alabama, University of Alabama – Birmingham, and other

organizations in the community

• We welcome your presence at this year’s Symposium on April 8, 2021

AP Computer Science Principles

• ASFA is one of 38 high schools and 10 universities in the nation who piloted

the AP Computer Science Principles course from 2013-2016.

• ASFA is also one of a few high schools in Alabama involved in developing

curriculum and delivering training to Alabama teachers through Dr. Jeff Gray’s

CS4ALABAMA Initiative.

Scores on the AP CS Principles Exam: 2017-2019

Year% Earning a 3 or Higher

AL ASFA US

% Earning a 5 (Highest Possible)

AL ASFA US

2017 60.7 95 67.8 8 23 12

2018 53.4 90 67.3 6 29 13

2019 52.0 96 71.7 6 28 13.5

2020 54.8 84.6 71.3 7 8 11

• This course was offered

as AP for the first time

in 2017.

ASFA AP Computer Science A

• ASFA is 1 of only a handful

of schools in Alabama

authorized by the College

Board to teach AP

Computer Science A.

Scores on the AP CS A Exam: 2009-2019

Year% Earning a 3 or Higher

AL ASFA US

% Earning a 5 (Highest Possible)

AL ASFA US

2009 58 100 62 21 71 23

2010 50 91 65 21 64 26

2011 62 100 64 26 73 25

2012 63 100 63 20 78 23

2013 79 100 67 39 78 26

2014 56 86 61 17 46 21

2015 58 92 64 18 33 24

2016 48 79 64 12 34 21

2017 52.2 100 67 13 100 24

2018 50.5 100 67.8 17 46 25

2019 53.8 83.3 69.2 13.5 17 26.4

2020 65.5 100 70.1 22 67 25

Math-Science at ASFA:

Training the leaders of tomorrow

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ASFA has a strong research-oriented Math and Science Program

Students receive extensive training in Computer Science

Students are well prepared for the rigor of research

Students are well prepared for higher education and beyond

ASFA Math-Science

Application Process

• Apply online at www.asfaschool.org/apply!

Applications will be open early November 2020

• ACT Test – English, Mathematics, & Reading

• A group interview with

problem solving session

• Diagnostic test for

placement in math

• Decision on admission19

Contact Information

If you have questions about the ASFA

Math & Science Department, please contact Math & Science Department

Chair Hungsin Chin

Email: hchin@asfa.k12.al.us

Phone: (205) 252-9241, Ext. 2270