Norcross High School
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE ............ IB Math I
TERM ................... FALL 2012
TEACHER...................... Stacy Steed
ROOM # ............... A214
Email Address
Stacy_Steed@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Teacher Web Page
http://www.norcrosshigh.org/stacysteed.aspx
I am available in room A214 before school from 6:50-7:10 and after school (Mondays,
Teacher Support
(Help sessions etc.)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays) from 2:15-3:00
COURSE DESCRIPTION (Published in the Choice Book)
This is the first of two mathematics courses designed to prepare students to take IB Math HL or SL exam and complete the IB
Diploma Program.
Prerequisites: Accelerated Integrated Geometry
COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT
The entire list of Academic, Knowledge and Skills for each of the following curriculum strands in this course can be accessed through
the district web address at www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us
AKS STRANDS
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
UNITS/TOPICS
Chapter 1 Functions and Their Graphs
B3 & B4 Appendices-Solving Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 2 Polynomial and Rational Functions
Chapter 4 Trigonometric Functions
Chapter 5 Analytic Trigonometry
Process Skills
Geometry
Algebra
Data Analysis and Probability
Reading Across the Curriculum
Trigonometry
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
Published Materials
Instructional Supplies
Larson: Precalculus with Limits: A graphing Approach, 5th
edition;Larson, Hostetler, Edwards
EVALUATION AND GRADING
Assignments
Classwork & Homework
Quizzes
Projects
Unit Tests/ Interim
Free Response
Final Exam
1)
2)
3)
4)
3)
Textbook
Notebook
Pen and Pencil
Notebook Paper & Graph Paper
Graphing Calculator (TI-83 or 84)
Grade Weights
Homework
Formative(Quiz)
Summative (Test/Interim)
Performance Final
Objective Final
Grading Scale
5%
30%
45%
5%
15%
A:
B:
C:
D:
F:
90 and above
80 – 89
74 – 79
70 – 73
69 or below
-Because this is an IB class, 10 points will be added at the end of the semester.
-If a Gifted student scores a final grade of 74 or below in any Gifted level class, he or she will be put on a Plan of
Improvement and may be dropped from the Gifted Program.
OTHER INFORMATION
Expectations for Academic Success
Additional Requirements/Resources
1) No food or gum allowed in class. Only drinks with
lids are allowed.
2) Any student not prepared for class when the bell rings
will be considered tardy.
3) Cheating is a serious offense and is not acceptable for
any assignment.
4) Talking during tests or quizzes is not permitted.
All policies in the NHS student handbook will be followed
and enforced.
Peer Tutoring Available Tuesday & Thursday
2:15-3:30 in D211
Make sure to get help at the first sign of trouble-do not wait
until the day of the test/quiz!
Being organized is very important
Questions are free…Mistakes can be costly! ASK!!
Norcross High School
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SYLLABUS
MAKE-UP POLICY & ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance is expected. Make-up work is only available for excused absences. It is the student’s responsibility
to find out what work needs to be made up and you will have 2 days to complete the work or make arrangements. Failure
to complete missed work will result in a zero for the assignment. Any work assigned before the absence will be due the
day the student returns.
***If absent on the day of a test, you are expected to take the test on the day you return.
***If absent on the day of a test review but present on test day, you are expected to take the test.
No late work will be accepted!
Parents or Guardians,
The success of each student is important to me. I would appreciate your help at home by encouraging your
student to use their homework as a daily method to find areas of difficulty in the course’s content. Please encourage your
student to ask for help at the first sign of trouble. Please feel free to contact me at Stacy_Steed@gwinnett.k12.ga.us.
I look forward to teaching your son or daughter this year!
Mrs. Stacy Steed
I have read the syllabus and class policies for IB Math I, and I understand my responsibilities.
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