The AP Calculus class from 2011-2012
celebrating the conclusion of taking
their AP Exam!!!
The AP calculus class from 2012-2013!
The AP Calculus class of 2013-2014
Classroom rules....
CLASSROOM OUTLINE
Mrs. Baugher
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
COURSE FORMAT:
· Participation in the classroom is required and will be graded accordingly.
· A variety of teaching methods, or transitions, will be used throughout a typical classroom period.
· Assignments are given daily and will always be checked or turned in for evaluation.
· Quizzes will be given frequently and students may not always be forewarned.
· Tests will always be announced at least one day prior to being given.
COURSE FORMAT: (MATH LAB)
· This class will have individualized math curriculum lessons and plans based on each student’s
needs and is simply pass/fail.
· Assessments will be made periodically in order to determine level of mastery.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT:
A- 90-92 C- 70-72 Homework Policy
B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69 On Time = Full Credit
B 83-86 D 63-66 1 Day Late = ½ Credit
B- 80-82 D- 60-62 2 Days Late = 0 Credit
C+ 77-79 F 0-59
The syllabus for each section of this class (A/B) is available for viewing purposes and can be found on my teacher webpage located on the district website.
I look forward to working with you this year!
Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.
Mrs. Baugher (734) 529-7008 x14407 [email protected]
Contact information:
Parent or Guardians
E-mail address:_____________________________________________
Phone number:_____________________________________________
Mail Address:______________________________________________
I have read the content of this syllabus and understand the expectations and format of this course.
Parent’s Signature: ______________________________ Date_____________________
Student’s Signature:______________________________Date_____________________
Additional guidelines include:
AP Calculus Letter of Acknowledgement...
The Advanced Placement program in Calculus provides content and makes demands upon students that are equivalent to classes taught at colleges and universities. This course will follow the College Board’s Advanced Placement Calculus outline which can be reviewed on my teacher page located on the district website. In particular, calculus instruction will include exploring concepts graphically, numerically, and symbolically. In addition, students will be expected to verbalize their comprehension or interpretation of calculus ideas. This class requires a high level of participation, diligence, commitment, effort, motivation, and autonomy beyond that of the ordinary high school general education course.
In order for students to be successful in this class, here are some recommendations beyond the normal classroom rules and guidelines.
Successful Tips/Tools:
· Take notes (neatly and with sample problems for later reference)
· Stay organized (keep track of notes, samples, handouts all together in one binder/folder)
· Do not try to memorize (instead try to see how concepts work and when they are applied)
· Keep up to date (do not get behind on class or homework, utilize planners)
· Try not to be absent (if so, get and do makeup work immediately so as not to fall behind on comprehension)
· Be prepared (come to class with all necessary and required classroom items)
· Be ready (for anything – quiz, math lab, individual explanations, interactive tasks)
Advanced Placement Calculus attempts to develop higher-level critical thinking skills by using a diverse sampling of applications. This course differs from traditional classes in a variety of ways.
Advanced Placement Calculus Course:
· Individual tests may cover a significantly greater body of information than students may be accustomed. These tests will also include a large amount of previously learned data as a means of cohesive interpretation and retention. Moreover, some information on the chapter tests will NOT be covered in class as recommended for higher-order and abstract thinking required on the AP Exam.
· Lessons will only be studied and focused on for a given amount of time. All data required for this course must be taught and completed prior to the AP Exam in May. Thus, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain additional help on any missed or troublesome data. This notion also applies to any students who have not taken the recommended courses prior to entering Advanced Placement Calculus. In other words, students are accountable for mastering the material.
· There are very few “simple” assignments where students can improve their grades merely by completing the work.
· There are relatively few assignments each trimester that have large grades attached to them, which increases the need to put adequate preparations into each one. I will, however, allow assessment improvement opportunities. For instance, a student may re-take/re-do an assessment if they attend 3 hours of tutoring.
· Trimester exams are not given for this course as all focus will be on preparing for the AP Exam in May. Scores received from the AP Exam itself will not affect a student’s overall grade in this class; however, if a student chooses not to take the AP Exam then they will be required to take an exam/assessment written by me which will affect their final scores in this course. This includes seniors who have 3 absences or less. In addition, there is a cost to take the AP Exam and students are expected to pay this amount. If a student needs help in earning money for this test, opportunities for fundraisers will be provided upon request.
It is my mission to maintain a curriculum that is equivalent to that taught at most colleges and universities. Please keep this in mind when you establish expectations for your student and the class itself. My primary objective is to improve student processing skills (including abstract and higher order thinking) through a variety of formats, while fostering an ability to analyze and evaluate new data effectively. More specifically, it is my goal to develop and enhance each student’s understanding of the concepts of calculus by providing experience with its methods and applications, including technology. Students who successfully complete this course stand an excellence chance of making a passing grade on the AP Calculus Exam, thus receiving college credit for the course.
I look forward to working with you this year!
Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.
Mrs. Baugher (734) 529-7008 x14407 [email protected]
I have read the content of this letter and understand and agree to the rigors and commitment involved in taking Advanced Placement Calculus.
Parent’s Signature ______________________________ Date_____________________
Student’s Signature______________________________ Date_____________________
Parent’s Email _________________________________ Phone____________________
Mrs. Baugher
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:
- Always be in your seat and ready to begin class at the start of the bell. This includes having all of your required classroom materials such as paper, pencils, textbook, etc. (It is strongly advised that all students purchase their own calculator for both classroom and homework usage when allowed.)
- Proper classroom behavior is required. This includes appropriate language along with respectful attitudes towards others and their items. Follow conduct code!!!
- Hall passes will be allowed on a discretionary basis only. Currently I allow a total of 6! Bottled water in the classroom is permitted, however, and encouraged.
- Cheating is forbidden. Any student caught in the act will be given a zero and turned into the office for appropriate discipline.
- Writing assignments with poor penmanship or a plethora of grammatical errors will not be accepted.
- It is your job to obtain any missing work due to absences. This must be done within the proper timeline.
- Tutoring is available but it is the student’s responsibility to ask for help and see the tutoring schedule posted on the High School Web Page.
COURSE FORMAT:
· Participation in the classroom is required and will be graded accordingly.
· A variety of teaching methods, or transitions, will be used throughout a typical classroom period.
· Assignments are given daily and will always be checked or turned in for evaluation.
· Quizzes will be given frequently and students may not always be forewarned.
· Tests will always be announced at least one day prior to being given.
COURSE FORMAT: (MATH LAB)
· This class will have individualized math curriculum lessons and plans based on each student’s
needs and is simply pass/fail.
· Assessments will be made periodically in order to determine level of mastery.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT:
- Homework (which includes participation) will each be worth approximately 30% of a student’s grade, while test scores along with quiz scores will be worth a total of approximately 70%.
- The semester score itself will be 80% of a student’s overall grade and will be averaged with the final exam, which is the remaining 20%.
- Assessment improvement opportunities include: re-take/re-do of an assessment if complete 3 hours of tutoring, opt to take final exam percentage over semester percentage (whichever is higher) for the final grade in the class.
- If a student has 4 absences or lessfor the semester, he/she may opt out of taking the final exam for that semester.
A- 90-92 C- 70-72 Homework Policy
B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69 On Time = Full Credit
B 83-86 D 63-66 1 Day Late = ½ Credit
B- 80-82 D- 60-62 2 Days Late = 0 Credit
C+ 77-79 F 0-59
The syllabus for each section of this class (A/B) is available for viewing purposes and can be found on my teacher webpage located on the district website.
I look forward to working with you this year!
Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.
Mrs. Baugher (734) 529-7008 x14407 [email protected]
Contact information:
Parent or Guardians
E-mail address:_____________________________________________
Phone number:_____________________________________________
Mail Address:______________________________________________
I have read the content of this syllabus and understand the expectations and format of this course.
Parent’s Signature: ______________________________ Date_____________________
Student’s Signature:______________________________Date_____________________
Additional guidelines include:
- Have the required class items! (pencil, paper, homework,, etc)/Access to ANY calculator would be highly useful and recommended
- Stay up-to-date! This is one of the most challenging items with a math class. Once a student falls behind it is often difficult to catch up! Use your classroom time wisely and PLEASE....if you are absent, get your make-up work and DO IT!
- Utilize additional student achievement options! Remember, students are allowed to re-take or re-do an assessment as long as they attend 3 tutoring sessions.
- If you are in the AP Calculus class, you WILL be pushed and challenged as that is the GOAL of this class. In turn, you will be highly rewarded and proud of your accomplishments. Remember if you do NOT take the AP Exam then you must take an exam administered by me and it WILL affect your grade in this class.
AP Calculus Letter of Acknowledgement...
The Advanced Placement program in Calculus provides content and makes demands upon students that are equivalent to classes taught at colleges and universities. This course will follow the College Board’s Advanced Placement Calculus outline which can be reviewed on my teacher page located on the district website. In particular, calculus instruction will include exploring concepts graphically, numerically, and symbolically. In addition, students will be expected to verbalize their comprehension or interpretation of calculus ideas. This class requires a high level of participation, diligence, commitment, effort, motivation, and autonomy beyond that of the ordinary high school general education course.
In order for students to be successful in this class, here are some recommendations beyond the normal classroom rules and guidelines.
Successful Tips/Tools:
· Take notes (neatly and with sample problems for later reference)
· Stay organized (keep track of notes, samples, handouts all together in one binder/folder)
· Do not try to memorize (instead try to see how concepts work and when they are applied)
· Keep up to date (do not get behind on class or homework, utilize planners)
· Try not to be absent (if so, get and do makeup work immediately so as not to fall behind on comprehension)
· Be prepared (come to class with all necessary and required classroom items)
· Be ready (for anything – quiz, math lab, individual explanations, interactive tasks)
Advanced Placement Calculus attempts to develop higher-level critical thinking skills by using a diverse sampling of applications. This course differs from traditional classes in a variety of ways.
Advanced Placement Calculus Course:
· Individual tests may cover a significantly greater body of information than students may be accustomed. These tests will also include a large amount of previously learned data as a means of cohesive interpretation and retention. Moreover, some information on the chapter tests will NOT be covered in class as recommended for higher-order and abstract thinking required on the AP Exam.
· Lessons will only be studied and focused on for a given amount of time. All data required for this course must be taught and completed prior to the AP Exam in May. Thus, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain additional help on any missed or troublesome data. This notion also applies to any students who have not taken the recommended courses prior to entering Advanced Placement Calculus. In other words, students are accountable for mastering the material.
· There are very few “simple” assignments where students can improve their grades merely by completing the work.
· There are relatively few assignments each trimester that have large grades attached to them, which increases the need to put adequate preparations into each one. I will, however, allow assessment improvement opportunities. For instance, a student may re-take/re-do an assessment if they attend 3 hours of tutoring.
· Trimester exams are not given for this course as all focus will be on preparing for the AP Exam in May. Scores received from the AP Exam itself will not affect a student’s overall grade in this class; however, if a student chooses not to take the AP Exam then they will be required to take an exam/assessment written by me which will affect their final scores in this course. This includes seniors who have 3 absences or less. In addition, there is a cost to take the AP Exam and students are expected to pay this amount. If a student needs help in earning money for this test, opportunities for fundraisers will be provided upon request.
It is my mission to maintain a curriculum that is equivalent to that taught at most colleges and universities. Please keep this in mind when you establish expectations for your student and the class itself. My primary objective is to improve student processing skills (including abstract and higher order thinking) through a variety of formats, while fostering an ability to analyze and evaluate new data effectively. More specifically, it is my goal to develop and enhance each student’s understanding of the concepts of calculus by providing experience with its methods and applications, including technology. Students who successfully complete this course stand an excellence chance of making a passing grade on the AP Calculus Exam, thus receiving college credit for the course.
I look forward to working with you this year!
Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.
Mrs. Baugher (734) 529-7008 x14407 [email protected]
I have read the content of this letter and understand and agree to the rigors and commitment involved in taking Advanced Placement Calculus.
Parent’s Signature ______________________________ Date_____________________
Student’s Signature______________________________ Date_____________________
Parent’s Email _________________________________ Phone____________________