IB Math Studies SL Syllabus
Mrs. Janet Jones Room B6, (619) 525-7464, x 3006 jjones@sandi.net
Fall 2007
Name ________________________________ Per. 2A
Office Hours: Room B6 Lunch Mon, Thur, Fri Wed & Thur 3-4 pm
Overview: To succeed in IB Math Studies SL, students should have passed both
semesters of Precalculus or Honors Precalculus, be highly motivated and independent workers, love to show your work on tests, and take joy in solving challenging, but cool, math problems. IB Math Studies SL prepares the student to: Pass the IB Math Studies SL exams Paper 1: Wed pm 5/7/08 Paper 2: Thur am 5/8/08 P3 Mon pm 5/19/08 Complete the IB Math Studies SL Project: Proposal due ____ Plan due ____ Data due ___ Analysis due ____ Final draft due ____ Excel on the SAT, and college math placement exams Demonstrate the accomplishment of the ESLRs Appreciate the contributions to mathematics of women and men internationally Successfully use mathematics beyond the high school classroom.
Required Supplies:
Textbooks: Finite Mathematics by Lial [issued by library] Other texts issued by teacher for other topics – see below TI-83 plus or TI 84 plus graphing calculator [issued by teacher if needed] Two-inch three-ring binder with loose-leaf paper and dividers; graph paper Pens/pencils with contrasting colors
Topics of study:
Sets, logic, and probability Statistics Number and algebra Functions Calculus Geometry and trigonometry Financial math The detailed IB Syllabus is available in class.
Academic Grade: Students earn points through completing homework, activities,
quizzes, tests, and the project. The points are totaled and students earn the following academic grade for the given percent out of the total possible points: A: 90% and above B: 80-89% C: 70-79% F: 69% and below
Homework: assigned daily: 5 points o Assigned each class meeting, due the next class meeting unless otherwise stated o Students may revise a homework to full credit, but only if it was originally turned in on the date due o If absent, students must submit homework upon their return and it will be credited only if absence was excused. Students must then get “caught up” on missing homework by the next class meeting. Activities: assigned daily, 5 points o Investigations and problem-solving activities o Collaborative or individual, open book, open notes. o Students may revise an activity to full credit, but only if it was originally turned in on the date due o Students may make up activities only if they have an excused absence and by arrangement with teacher Quizzes: assigned at least twice per unit; 20-40 points o No notice; individual or partner; open-book; open-notes o Students may revise a quiz to full credit, but only if it was originally turned in on the date due o Students may make up quizzes only if they have an excused absence and by arrangement with teacher Tests: assigned once per unit: 250-300 points o Notice given; individual; closed-book; closed-notes; standards based o No revisions allowed o Students may make up tests after school by arrangement with teacher, but only if they have an excused absence Project: approximately 300 points per semester o To be completed individually by working independently over an extended period of time with intermediate due dates for components and a firm due date for the final draft o Students who are absent on a day when a component is due must turn it in upon their return to class. o Late components will be penalized 20% per day unless due to an excused absence. o Students must revise components of the project to full credit within a period of time to be determined by the teacher, except for late penalties as described above. o The final draft may not be revised. No late papers will be accepted for any reason.
Students are expected to maintain an organized notebook of notes, class activities, homework assignments, and all handouts distributed in class. Students and parents are encouraged to review and discuss the students’ notebook and grade sheet periodically.
Students will receive a grade summary at the end of each unit, approximately once per grading period, and must return it to Mrs. Jones signed by their parents/guardians.
Report cards will be mailed home following the end of each grading period : Semester 1: 6-week: Oct. 20, 2006 12-week: Dec 8, 2006 Semester: Feb 2, 2007 Semester 2: 6-week: Mar 16, 2007 12-week: May 4, 2007 Semester: June 19, 2007
School of International Studies Themes:
Internationalism: In IB Math Studies SL, we will use multicultural examples of mathematics and celebrate the contributions to mathematics of women and men from all cultures. Environment: In IB Math Studies SL, we will investigate the mathematics of shapes in nature and we will analyze data to better understand the impact we have on our environment.
IS Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
ESLRs: Through investigation and problem-solving in IB Math Studies SL students will be o Global Communicators who are able to speak, read, and write about mathematical content and reasoning using correct mathematical language and symbols o Collaborative Workers who are able to work in teams to understand and analyze mathematical concepts and problems o Self-directed Learners who are able to identify their strengths and use them to achieve academic goals, set expectations, develop a plan and evaluate their work, and prioritize and use time effectively to meet deadlines o Technology Users who are able to effectively use graphing calculators and computers to learn mathematics and solve problems in mathematics o Problem-Solvers who are able to demonstrate higher-order thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation and identify problems, conduct research, analyze data, and summarize results o Effective Citizens who are able to contribute their time, energies, and talents to improve the quality of life in our schools and understand how their actions, or lack of actions, affect oneself and others.
Classroom Code of Behavior: Students are expected to act in ways that enhance
the academic culture of our school. Respect for individuals and property is essential for maintaining a positive learning environment and to promote student success. Therefore, students are asked to abide by all of the school rules as stated in the student handbook section of their planners. Students who violate these rules will be penalized and repeated violations will be referred to the Principal. Some of these rules are restated here: No food or drink No head coverings or sunglasses No headphones; no walkman, discman, ipod, MP3 players…. No cell phones All food and drink items, hats, sunglasses, cell phones, disc players, ipods, MP3 players, etc. including the headphones must be placed out of sight in backpacks before entering the classroom and remain put away until you have left the room. Cell phones and music players must be turned off. Electronic devises such as calculators, palm pilots, and laptop computers may be used only for academic purposes as approved by the teacher. Cell phones may not be used as calculators or as cameras. Contraband items will be confiscated.
Citizenship Grade: the following general rubric will be used in determining
citizenship grades. A “U” in citizenship may prohibit a student from participating in school activities. Grade E Excellent Behaviors No unexcused absences, never tardy Always prepared and participates in class activities Always follows classroom and school rules No unexcused absences, never tardy Good Usually prepared and participates in class activities Always follows classroom and school rules No unexcused absences, very few tardies Satisfactory Usually prepared and participates in class activities Usually follows classroom and school rules Needs improvement One unexcused absence or some tardies, Sometimes unprepared, sometimes participates, or Sometimes breaks classroom or school rules. Two or more unexcused absences or many tardies Unsatisfactory Seldom prepared, seldom participates, or Often breaks classroom or school rules
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Fall 2007
IB Math Studies SL
Mrs. Jones
Student and Parent/guardian Information Sheet and Contract
Student name (please print) ______________________________ per 3B
STUDENT: Please read the Syllabus carefully before signing this document. I understand what supplies are required for the class as stated in the syllabus and agree to bring them to each class meeting. I understand and will abide by the Class Code of Behavior as stated in the Syllabus. I understand the structure of the class and the criteria by which I will be graded as stated in the Syllabus. Student signature _______________________________________ Date _____________ Student email (please print) _____________________________________________ Please keep the syllabus in your notebook for use daily in class. Please return this signed page to Mrs. Jones.
PARENT/GUARDIAN: Please read the Syllabus for IB Math Studies SL and discuss it with your student. By signing below you acknowledge that you read these documents and understand the requirements of the course. Please keep the attached business card to so that you may contact Mrs. Jones as needed. Your student must return this signed information sheet and keep the syllabus in his/her notebook for use in class. Thank you, Mrs. J. Jones Parent/guardian name (please print): ____________________________________ Parent/guardian signature ____________________________________________ Relationship to student ____________________ Daytime phone________________ Parent email: ____________________________