160 likes | 298 Vues
Join Mr. Siegel's AP Calculus AB course to excel in your May 9th exam. Required materials and class rules provided. Grading breakdown: Tests 55%, Quizzes 25%, Employability/Homework 20%. Engage in equal weight assignments and master key sections. Calendar sets pace for section completion and review before exams. Available help through class sessions, phone, group work, and tutoring. Let's work hard, stay positive, and enjoy learning!
E N D
Goal • My goal is to prepare you for a rigorous examination on May 9th. • Passing this exam will be a huge achievement. • No one will doubt your mastery of the material.
General Information • Mr. Siegel • Home Phone 952-9525 (call before 9:30 PM) • Email: rogerjsiegel@yahoo.com • Textbook: Calculus: Graphical, Numeric, Algebraic by Finney, Dimana, Waits and Kennedy
Required Materials • Graphing Calculator • Three Ring Binder with Divider Tabs • Pen or Pencil and Eraser and Ruler • Lined Paper • Graph Paper
Class Rules • Be in your seat and working when the bell rings. • Bring all books and materials to class. • No personal grooming during class time. • No gum or eating in class. • Follow directions the first time that they are given. • Be nice. • No Cell Phones
Procedures • Entering Class on Time • Entering Tardy • Heading Papers…
Heading Papers • Top Right Hand Corner of Paper: • Student number (assigned by me) • Date assigned • Date due • assignment
Procedures (continued) • Restroom • Announcements • Absences • Late work
Conduct • Sarasota Harassment Policy • Honor Violations • Use only business-appropriate language and conversation.
Grading Tests 55% Quizzes 25% Employability/Homework 20% Tests 55% Quizzes 25% Employability/Homework 20% Exam 20% *lowest quiz grade/quarter is dropped
Grades • Equal Assignment Weights • Quizzes • Notebook
Calendar • Master the Following Sections: • 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6 • 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 • 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 • 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 • 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 • 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.5 • 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 • 8.1 This comes to approximately 2.9 days per section (less for chapter some, more for others).
Calendar (continued) • Our goal is to finish all of the sections before spring break. After spring break, we’ll review, review, review and practice, practice, practice. • AP Calc Mock: Saturday April 14, 2007 • AP Calc Exam: Wednesday May 9, 2007.
Getting Help • Ask question in class. • Ask questions by phone. • Work together. • Renaissance Tutoring • Monday-Thursday, 2:30 – 3:30, in this room. • Professional Tutoring • Communicate, communicate, communicate
Let’s Have a Great Year! • Work very hard • Don’t get discouraged • Don’t take anything too seriously • Have fun