AP Environmental Science

  • Chemistry + Math 2 or Math 2 Honors must be completed prior to taking this course

    Can be taken by Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors

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  • 80 Questions | 1 Hour 30 Minutes | 60% of Exam Score

    Individual questions

    Set-based questions

    3–4 sets include quantitative data, such as data tables, charts, or graphs. These questions primarily assess Practice 5, but can also assess Practices 1, 4, 6, or 7.

    3–4 sets include qualitative data or information, such as models, representations, or maps. These questions primarily assess Practice 2, but can also assess Practices 1, 4, or 7.

    2 sets include text-based sources. These questions primarily assess Practice 3, but can also assess Practices 1, 6, or 7.

    Section II: Free Response

    3 Questions | 1 Hour 10 Minutes | 40% of Exam Score

    There are 3 free-response questions.:

    Question 1: Design an investigation presents students with an authentic environmental scenario accompanied by either a model/visual representation or quantitative data.

    Question 2: Analyze an environmental problem and propose a solution presents students with an authentic environmental scenario accompanied by either a model/visual representation or quantitative data.

    Question 3: Analyze an environmental problem and propose a solution doing calculations presents students with an authentic environmental scenario.

  • AP Environmental Science

    5: 9.0%

    4: 27.0%

    3: 18.0%

    2: 29.0%

    1: 20.0%

More Info

  • College Credit Oppurtunites

    APES typically counts as one semester long college course (4 units).

    (Click to see Full List of AP Credit at Colleges)

  • Course Synopsis

    “If you’re into:

    - hands-on learning

    - fun projects

    - field trips

    - community connections

    …then this class is for you. The course covers relevant real-world issues and gives students the chance to develop new and creative ways to improve the world they live in. APES will provide you with a stepping stone into other AP sciences, so don’t miss this chance to be a part of this awesome class!”

    -Mr. Kennedy

  • College Majors

    For those considering:

    - the STEM field

    - Interdisciplinary science majors

    - civil engineering

    (Click to see the College Board’s list). 

Complexity of Material Covered

On average, students gave a APES a complexity score of 2.59 out of 5, which places the course in the moderate tier.

We recommend planning a balanced schedule consisting of all three tiers of complexity: mild, moderate, and high to have a healthy school-life balance.

All data was collected anonymously by Clovis West students who previously completed the course. Numbers represents the percentage of students who selected that reponse

Workload of APES

On average, students gave APES a workload score of 3.70 hours per week. This places APES in the moderate workload tier.

We recommend planning a balanced schedule consisting of all three tiers of workload: mild, moderate, and heavy to have a healthy school-life balance and avoid burnout.

All data was collected anonymously from Clovis West students who previously completed the course. Amount of time students spend studying or doing homework per week. Numbers represent percentage of students who selected that response