Welcome to IB AP Calculus

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Welcome to IB / AP Calculus!
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About this Class

• Calculus is a program of mathematical studies
  focusing on the students ability to understand
  and apply the concepts of differential and
  integral calculus and advanced mathematical
  concepts to solve problems. The course will
  include the study of derivatives and integrals of
  the fundamental algebraic and transcendental
  functions expressed , graphically, tabular and
  verbally. Emphasis is placed on the applications
  through problem solving involving related rates,
  optimization, area, volume, separable
  differential equations and linearization.

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Grade Components

• Test/Portfolio.50
• Quiz /Graded Assignments .30
• Bonus Points
• Exam.................20

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Test

• A test will be given on each unit of work. The
  objectives of the test will be outlined at the
  beginning of the unit. The level of difficulty
• will be appropriate for preparation for the
  AP Calculus Exam using the format of the exam.

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Quiz

• There will be 2 3 quizzes given on each unit.
  Quizzes will be taken from assigned problems from
  homework and class practice.

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Portfolio

• Sample AP Free Response problems will be used
  throughout the year as practice for the AP Exam.
  The problems will be graded according to the
  scoring guidelines of the exam. A score of 0 9
• will be used in compliance with the grading used
  for the exam. The theme folder should be used to
  compile a portfolio for the exam practice.

My Calculus Portfolio
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Graded Assignments

• Graded assignments will be papers written in
  class on homework assignments and will be graded
  for accuracy.

CALCULUS
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Bonus Points

• Perfect Attendance/ID worn daily..1
• No retakes of quizzes or tests...1

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Textbooks

• Book
• Calculus
• Author(s)
• Demana/Waits/Foley/Kennedy

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Materials

• Notebook (3-ringed loose leaf lined and grid
  paper)
• Graphing Calculator (with name on it)
• Pencils (including colored pencils)
• Straightedge/Compass/Protractor
• Folder for AP Portfolio Problems

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Classroom Expectations

• Respect others at ALL times
• Limit restroom requests to emergencies
• Be in class on time and be ready to begin
• Clean your area before leaving class.

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Any Questions?
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Teachers Thoughts
THINK

• I hope you have fun in this class.
• I expect great things from you.
• I want you all to follow your dreams
• Finally I want you all to dream BIG!!!

THINK
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