IB+Math+Standard+Yr.2

IB Mathematics Standard – Year 2

 * Mrs. Herrera **
 * 2011 - 2012 **

Dear Parents,

I am very excited to have your child in IB Mathematics Standard Year 2 this year! I look forward to the exploration and learning that will go on as we explore these topics together. The following information will help you and your child understand what is required for success in this class. **Your involvement in your child’s education is essential.** Please help me give your child the opportunity to fully succeed. If you would like to meet with me please feel free to call me at school and leave a message telling how and when you can best be reached.

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__Please review all of this information with your child and sign your name on the reverse side. Thank you! __

Meg Herrera
margaret.herrera@eu.dodea.edu https://sites.google.com/site/herrerasmath/


 * IB Mathematics Standard Course Description: **

Over the course of two years, IB Mathematics Standard provides students a sound mathematical background in preparation for their future studies. The intention is to introduce students to these concepts in a comprehensible and coherent way rather than insisting on mathematical rigor. In addition to regular class work and exams, students are required to maintain a portfolio showing their ability to undertake work of an independent nature in the areas of mathematical investigation and modeling as well as in closed-problem solving.

Weeks 1 – 5 (Sept.6 – Oct.6) Calculus: Basic Differentiation TEST 1 Weeks 6 – 10 (Oct. 10 – Nov. 3) Calculus: Applications of Differentiation TEST 2 Week 11 (Nov. 14 – Nov. 16) Portfolio I Weeks 12 – 15 (Nov. 20 – Dec. 14) Calculus: Integration TEST 3 December 16 – January 2 WINTER BREAK <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Weeks 16 – 18 (Jan. 3 – Jan. 19) Calculus: Applications of Integration TEST 4 <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Week 19 – 20 (Jan. 23 – Feb.2) Portfolio II <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Week 21 (Feb.2 – Feb. 8) REVIEW AND FINAL EXAMS
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">First Semester Tentative Schedule: **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Second Semester Tentative Schedule: **

<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Weeks 1 – 4 (Feb. 12 – Mar. 8) Vectors TEST 1 <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Weeks 5 – 7 (Mar. 13 – Mar. 31) Paper Practice <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">April 8 – 12 SPRING BREAK <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Week 9 (Apr. 16 & Apr. 18) Paper 1 & Paper 2 Tests TESTS 2 & 3 <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Weeks 10 - 11 (Apr. 22 – May 2) Mock Exam and Consultations TEST 4 <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">May IB EXAMS <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">May/June Research and Presentations on <span style="font-family: 'georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> History of Math Topics TEST 5

**<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Behavioral Expectations: ** <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">“Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">and dream while others are wishing.” <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">-William Arthur Ward <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">These five values will guide student and teacher behavior in the classroom: <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">HONESTY INTEGRITY COURTESY COMPASSION COURAGE **<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Student Evaluation: ** <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Periodic student evaluation is essential for student/teacher feedback and progress. The following measurements will be used, subject to modification at the instructor’s discretion:

= __<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">QUARTER GRADES: __ = <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">A. __Homework__: 20% <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Homework is assigned and checked daily, graded on completeness. I give credit only to students who complete their work on time or have official absences. <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">B. __Quizzes and Special Assignments__: 30% <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Quizzes are given every week. Students will also complete a variety of other assignments. <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">C. __Chapter Tests__: 50% <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif';">Chapter tests focus on one chapter, but will include concepts from previous chapters

__<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">SEMESTER GRADES: __ <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">A. __Quarter One Average__: 40% <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">B. __Quarter Two Average__: 40% <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">C. __Semester Final Exam__: 20%
 * <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">If you are absent from class, come see me **the day you return to school** to get make-up work. //Do not wait until the next class period -- you may not receive credit.// ||

<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">All tests will be IB-style tests, which include a non-calculator and a calculator section. Because of this increased difficulty, test grades will be earned according to this modified IB scale:

<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">90% or above IB 7 A/95 <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">80% – 89.99% IB 6 A–/90 <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">70% – 79.99% IB 5 B/85

<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">60% – 69.99% IB 4 C/75 <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">40% – 59.99% IB 3 D/65

<span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">25% – 39.99% IB 2 F/50 <span style="font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Below 25% IB 1 F/40