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Mrs. Shockey’s Introduction to Calculus tlw15@scasd.org This course is designed for those students who have successfully completed precalculus or advanced precalculus. The skills taught in this course will prepare you for your college math requirements next year. However, we will NOT be preparing you to take the AP test in the spring. Topics Covered: ➢Functions, Data Analysis, and Mathematical Modeling (review of linear and exponential functions in context) ➢ Limits and Continuity ➢Derivatives ➢Anti-derivatives and Differential Equations ➢Integrals Materials Needed: ✓ Textbook – Hughes-Hallett: Applied Calculus, Second Edition. I also have the book available electronically via Scoodle. ✓ Chapter Packet – This will be supplied by me. It will include your section notes and practice worksheets ✓ Calculator – You will be assigned your own TI graphing calculator. You are asked to supply your own batteries when needed and return this same calculator, in good condition, to me at the end of the school year. ✓ Chromebook - You will need your Chromebook to access the electronic textbook, course calendar on Canvas, and Khan Academy. HELP: ➢If you are wasting class time, I will NOT offer you additional help outside of class. Make the most of our scheduled time together. ➢ If you need it, don’t be afraid to ask for it! If we do not share any common free time outside of class, I can point you in the right direction. I follow the ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY as found in the student handbook. Grading Policies ➢ Homework Quizzes – 10% - Homework practice sets are designed to give you practice applying the skills that were introduced during each lesson. These practice sets will include problems from the textbook, handouts, and Khan Academy assignments. Working through the selected problems is for your benefit! Assigned practice sets will NOT be checked for completion points. Instead, you will have quizzes that contain problems from the assigned homework practice. These quizzes will be announced, but can not be retaken. This is your opportunity to demonstrate that you’ve been doing the homework and that you understand the daily material. So, take the homework problems seriously, check the accuracy of your work, and ask questions in class when I ask you if you have any. ➢ Teamwork/Classwork – 15% - During each chapter, you will have the opportunity to work on a set of graded problems with fellow classmates. These teamwork exercises are an excellent learning tool and usually result in good grades. ➢ Assessments – 75% - Prior to every quiz and test, you will be given a practice quiz/test, which will serve as an excellent study guide. Keys to these will always be made available to you on Scoodle. Important Notes on Absences o If you miss class because of a field trip or other planned trip, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to get the work that you will miss AHEAD OF TIME. o Everything that you need is on Canvas. You are expected to be resourceful. It’s an important life skill! In the event of any absence, please check the Canvas calendar to see what you missed and try your best to keep on top of your work. o If you miss an in-class, graded activity, you will make it up in class during the next class period that you are present. It is important that you stay on top of your work and also that I can give everyone timely feedback. o If you are absent during the class prior to a scheduled test or quiz, it is expected that you will take the test or quiz as scheduled. You didn’t miss any instruction on new material. All review materials are accessible in your packets and keys are on Canvas. You are expected to be able to prepare yourself outside of class. If you are feeling unprepared, you MUST contact me BEFORE the day of the test or quiz to either get help or speak about an appropriate time to get the help that you need. PLAN AHEAD! You must show effort and preparation in order to earn extra preparation time. o If you miss a test or quiz, you have one week (five school days) to make it up. Your grade on the assessment will be lowered by 10% for each class day beyond the five-day window that you do not take it. It is in your best interest to make up work in a timely manner. There is a VERY strong correlation between timeliness and grades.
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