Spring 2016
Dear Calculus Teachers:
I am looking forward to our week together, an intensive week of calculus review, sharing of
teaching ideas and materials and discussion of issues related to the teaching of AP Calculus
including the AP exam. To assist in making this week a success, please consider bringing the
following with you:
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Your calculus textbook.
Any special materials/worksheets, etc. which you feel are especially helpful and
worthy of sharing with the group.
A graphing calculator of your choice and support materials. I will be using Texas
Instruments calculators, the TI-84 and the TI-89, for demonstration purposes.
Additionally, I plan to arrange for you to have access to TI-89s for the week through
TI’s workshop loan, if you are interested.
If you have only a few of the above items available to bring, just bring whatever you have and
would want as a reference throughout the Institute week. In particular, it would be most helpful
to have your calculus text for cross-referencing with the content and pacing discussions held
during the week. You will receive a notebook of materials in which you may want to add
additional pages of your own notes and cross-referencing; thus, bring 3-ring notebook paper.
Please complete the attached survey and bring it to class the first day. Your survey information
will help me focus on your school setting, your teaching experience and your needs and
concerns.
I intend to stay at a motel near campus, and I look forward to extended discussions and
socialization with those of you who are also nearby. Certainly, for all of you, I enjoy the rich
conversations we can also share over lunch each day should you be interested. Bring
comfortable, casual clothes, an umbrella (it always rains if you don't), perhaps a sweater if you
freeze in air conditioning and some walking shoes. I look forward to seeing you very soon.
Sincerely,
Benita Albert
Calculus Instructor
CALCULUS INSTITUTE SURVEY
Calculus AB for Experienced Teachers
Please complete and bring to our first class meeting.
Your address while at this
institute (if not at home
address):
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Phone#___________________
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Name _________________________________________
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Home Address _____________________________________________
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Phone # (
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School _____________________________________________
Address
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Phone #
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Tell me about your school: Enrollment _____________, Grades _______________,
% of graduates who attend college _______________
Other interesting facts?___________________________________________________________
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4.
Tell me about your mathematics program: No. of teachers _________
Do you track (level) your courses? __________
What are your course prerequisites for AP Calculus?
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5. Tell me about your calculus program: No. of students _______________
How do you select students for calculus?__________________________________________
Textbook: ________________________________________________________
What technology is available for use in the classroom?_______________________________
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Other interesting facts about your calculus course: __________________________________
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6. Tell me about your teaching experience: # years you have taught AP Calculus ___________
Have you attended other College Board Summer Institutes?___________________________
If yes, when and where? _______________________________________________________
Are there other AP activities in which you have been involved? _______________________
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7. Topic(s) in Calculus you like best to teach:
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8. Topic(s) in Calculus you like least to teach:
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9. We will be discussing issues related to the teaching of AP Calculus such as homework,
grading, pacing, etc. Please add your concerns or interests in group discussion
below:_____________________________________________________________________
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10. What are your expectations for this week? ________________________________________
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11. I have brought, for sharing, the following materials: _________________________________
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