IB Math SL – 1
Prerequisites:
Students must complete the application process with the school prior to
admittance to the IB program.
Textbook:
None
Timeline:
First Semester
Functions and their Graphs
Polynomial and Rational Functions
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Trigonometric Functions
Grading:
60%
Tests
Tests will always be announced in advance. Being absent the day before a test
does not excuse you from taking the test on the designated day.
20%
Quizzes
Quizzes may be announced or unannounced. They will cover small amounts of
material.
10%
Daily
Daily grades include classwork, homework, and warm-up problems.
Second Semester
Analytic Trigonometry
Additional Topics in Trig
Sequences and Series
Topics in Analytic Geometry
Homework will be checked daily and will be checked on the basis of effort, not
correctness. All problems should be attempted for full credit.
Classwork is any assignment that is assigned during class (including homework
assignments begun in class for practice). This will also be graded on the basis of
effort, although students should be sure to ask questions during this time to
ensure that they understand the concepts being targeted.
Warm-ups are problems given at the beginning of class. These are usually
review problems. Warm-ups help to continue to cover concepts that will be on
the end-of-course exam, therefore they are very important. Warm-ups will be
checked only on occasion, but should be completed when assigned to get
maximum benefit.
10%
Exam
There will be an exam at the end of each nine week grading period. It will be a
teacher made test, not a district wide test. The content included on each exam
will be discussed by the teacher prior to each exam.
Attendance:
This is a rigorous and demanding course. Attendance is absolutely necessary. Time
missed in class is difficult to make up. Please do not schedule routine appointments
during this class if at all possible. When an absence is unavoidable, all make-up work
should be completed as soon as possible after return. As usual, three tardies count as
one unexcused absence. Missing more than 30 minutes of class also counts as an
absence.
Materials:
three-ring binder or notebook of some kind
notebook paper
pencils
Optional: Graph Paper
Optional: Colored Pencils
MUST HAVE: TI-83 or TI-84 Graphing Calculator
(This course requires the use of the graphing calculator. Most assignments in
this course cannot be completed without a calculator.)
Rules:
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Consequences:
First Offense
Second Offense
Third Offense
Severe Disruption
Obey all school rules as stated in the student handbook.
ID badges must be worn at all times.
The dress code must be followed
NO cell phone use in class.
Students will respect all other students, the teacher, and all property while in the
classroom.
Verbal or nonverbal warning
Verbal warning
Office referral
Immediate Office Referral
Parents can and will be called at any time there is a problem with the student or the
rules being followed.
Restroom:
Students are expected to be in the classroom as much as possible. If an emergency
arises, students will be allowed to go to the restroom. However, if a pattern emerges
where the student is going every day during class the teacher has a right to revoke
bathroom privileges unless the student has a medical excuse.