Course: AP-BC Calculus 594 Year: 2011-2012
Textbook: Stewart, James. Single Variable Calculus with Vector Functions 7th edition;Brooks/Cole Cengage, 2012 AP Edition
ISBN-13: 978-0-8400-4823-3 ISBN-10: 0-8400-4823-8.
Supplementary Text Used: Fast Track to a 5:Preparing
for the AP calculus AB and BC examinations. Brooks/Cole Cengage,2012.
ISBN-13:978-0-840-05830-0 ISBN-10: 0-840-05830-6
Purpose:
This course includes the
study of elementary functions, limits, derivatives and their applications,
integral Calculus including antiderivatives and their
applications and
slope-fields as well as applications of integrals,techniques
of integration,differential equations, parametric
equations and polar co-ordinates, infinite sequences and series. Students who
take this course are required to take the Advanced Placement Calculus Exam in
May. The BC exam will have an AP AB sub score so the students will receive a
grade for both AP AB and
Objectives:
The student will engage in
an exciting new educational theory called “Inquiry –based” learning whereby the
teacher asks “Good Questions” in the classroom that will enhance and deepen a
students’ conceptual knowledge of Calculus. “Good Questions” is an NIH research
based program spearheaded by Dr. Maria Terrell at Cornell University.The
student will also:
· Be able to work with functions
represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally.
· Understand the meaning of the
derivative in terms of rate of change and local linear approximation and should
be able to use the derivative in a variety of problems
· Understand the meaning of the definite
integral both as a limit of Riemann Sums and as the net accumulation of a rate
of changes and should be able to use integrals to solve a variety of problems.
· Understand the relationship between
the derivative and the definite integral as expressed in both parts of the
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
· Be able to communicate mathematics
orally as well as in well-written sentences and should be able to clearly
explain solutions to problems.
· Be able to model a written
description of a physical situation with a function, a differential equation or
an integral. This will be referred to as English-to –mathematics translations
and vice versa.
· Be able to use technology,
especially a graphing calculator, to help solve problems, experiment, interpret
results, and verify conclusions.
· Be able to determine the
reasonableness of solutions, including sign, size, relative accuracy, and units
of measurement.
. Understand Infinite
series and sequences, parametric equations, polar coordinates, differential
equations and techniques and applications of integration.
· Develop an appreciation of Calculus as
a coherent body of knowledge and focus on a conceptual understanding.
Requirements:
· Textbook
· At least two expo markers must be
brought to class daily for board
work
· Pencils, red pens
· A graphing calculator TI 84+ or TI
83+
· A 3 inch 3 ring binder with a
packet of numerical file folder dividers and 6 pocket folders for filing and
extra loose leaf for quizzes and tests.
· Student Solutions Manual
· A positive attitude and willingness
to work hard and think!
· Notebook material will be tested
and graded accordingly.
(Cross-reference under
testing policies). Outline homework assignments are MANDATORY not optional and
should be done in your 3-ring notebook binder. Please reference the example
outline that will be discussed in the first week of
school. All work must be dated and labeled properly for full
credit.
·
Personal and School Policies:
Ø Every student will begin with an A+
class participation grade. If a
student is late for class, she must sign a tardy slip Record
Book before sitting
at her desk. Each tardy will result in a 5 point
deduction from the class
participation grade.
Ø . Class co-operation, attentiveness, and
willingness to answer questions
and demonstrate problem-solving methods all contribute
positively to the
maintenance of the A+ class participation grade.
Ø Any student who is absent on the day
an assignment or project is due must accept a full letter grade deduction for
each subsequent day (including
weekends) the assignment is late beginning the day after the student
returns to school.
Ø Any student who misses class for any
reason is fully responsible for completing all class work and homework that was
assigned during her absence.
Most importantly, she must
obtain a copy of the class notes from one of her classmates. Any quizzes given
in class on the day of her return must still be
taken. (See page 12-13 in the Handbook)
Ø No late assignments will be accepted for any reason other than illness and absence. If you leave school early on a day a assignment is due, you will receive a zero for that assignment.
Ø If you leave early on any day which causes you to miss a scheduled test or quiz, your make-up will accrue a 10 point penalty. Only a note from the school nurse documenting a valid illness will nullify this policy.
Ø Missed tests must be completed as soon
as possible. Make-up tests (which will be significantly more difficult) will
adhere to the policies of the
math department formulated at the beginning of the school
year. (Page 13 Handbook) If a student delays scheduling for more than one cycle
after her return to school, she will incur a full letter grade penalty for each
day after
one cycle until the test is taken. All students are
personally responsible for arranging the time and dates of any make-up tests or
work. If they fail to do so, the recorded grade of 0 will remain.
Ø Extra help is always after school at
least till 2:40 unless faculty meetings and after school club meetings which I
am responsible for are
scheduled. Students will be asked to sign an Extra-Help Record
Book.
Ø Extra Credit is never assigned
individually. Occasionally, class Extra Credit assignments or “Grade Boosters”
may be offered.
Ø If a student is in class and a project
or homework assignment is not passed in on the assigned collection day DURING CLASS,the grade is a 0. Only a
physicians’ note will alter this policy.
Ø Note well: no assignments will be
accepted after school. If an assignment is due on a day you take an early
dismissal, and you do not pass in the assignment before leaving, the grade is a
0.
Ø If a student anticipates an absence they
must submit their assignments to me personally (not my mailbox) prior to their
absence.
Ø If a notebook quiz is given in class,
and you do not have your notebook or your calculator, you will still be
required to take the quiz. If your calculator is not with you on the day of the
test, you must still take the
test. Always be prepared for each class.
Ø NEVER EVER ask me to lend you my
personal calculator OR the overhead connected calculator. Reason: I will not enable irresponsible behavior.
Ø NEVER EVER ask me to supply you with
expos for board work. See reason above!!!! Remember that lack of class
materials could cost you a detention.
Ø Under no circumstances, will I accept
electronic homework emailed to me for grading. If extreme illness prevents
submission, email me. A zero remains in the gradebook
until the assignment is passed in a class day after your return from an
illness.
Ø All or some of the above is subject to
change in cases of surgery or extreme illness supported by a physicians’ note,
or at the discretion of the
teacher.
v All students must be aware that in a college
class, topics are presented and problems are worked through ONCE. It is your
responsibility to practice NUMEROUS problems based on the topics presented in
class. Class time in college classes are never used for drill and practice.
That is YOUR responsibility.
v ALL STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT A WEB LOG
PRINTED DIRECTLY FROM THE WEBSITE DOCUMENTING ASSIGNMENTS FROM THE WEB SITE AND
THE CLASSROOM. THE STUDENT MUST COLLATE AND CORRELATE WITH PAGE
NUMBERS ALL THE ASSIGNMENTS IN HER
NOTEBOOK FOR A NOTEBOOK GRADE.THERE WILL BE A ZERO NOTEBOOK GRADE IF THE WEB
LOG IS NOT PRESENT DURING THE GRADING.
v Under no circumstance will any student be
able to ask me to recheck her notebook for assignments I listed as missing from
the Web Log unless the student can locate the missed assignments immediately
upon receiving her notebook and grade.
Evaluation:
Traditional comprehensive
examinations, chapter tests, Open Notebook Quizzes
(based
on the student’s outlines for the chapters including the examples),
Stretch Tests, Group Effort
Tests, Pre-Answer Tests, projects, unannounced quizzes, individual and group
“lab investigations”, homework assignments, weekly
problem sets and positive class participation will be used to
assess the student’s knowledge of the subject matter..
The formats of the tests are
pre-determined by the teacher only.
. NOTE WELL: All assigned
projects must be done in duplicate. Every student must retain one copy of any
major assignment passed in.
Also: Full success in this
class will be based on your ability to take accurate class notes and revisit
them often throughout the quarters.
§ Everyday, there will be oral quizzing
on the homework outlines and the problems from the previous class, which will
contribute to the class participation grade. Remember that I believe in
engaging all students in the
classroom in an "Inquiry -based" format. That is my
particular teaching style. If I randomly call on you, I am inquiring about what
you think (NOT “picking on
you.”)
Grading Policy:
Faweb must be checked weekly. All grades will
remain as entered unless you consult with me in the very week a discrepancy was made. You are responsible to save and file all returned and graded assignments and have all
documentation to support your concern.
Combined classwork:
65% Tests 35%
Combined classwork
equals grading of : class participation ,RO,DP,CN and
worksheets.
Ø Repeat: No late assignments will be
accepted for any reason other than illness and absence. If you leave school
early on a day an assignment is due, you will receive a zero for that
assignment.
Ø If
you leave early on any day which causes you to miss a scheduled test or quiz,
your make-up will accrue a 10 point penalty. Only a note from the school nurse
documenting a valid illness will nullify this policy.
Testing Policy:
Students will be tested in class at least twice each quarter.
All projects will count at
least one test grade and maybe two depending on the
length and depth of the assignment. Quizzes are not usually
announced. Most
quizzes will be on the class lecture and class activities,
the book outlines and
the homework assignments. Problem sets will be assigned
either weekly or
bi-weekly. There are NO make-ups for poor test or quiz grades.
Long term homework
assignments and take-home problem sets may be (not
necessarily) counted as one test grade.
All assignments (tests, quizzes and homework included)
will be graded rigorously according to AP TESTING GUIDELINES, which is
different than the way most students are used to being graded in mathematics. A
handout sheet regarding testing guidelines will be given to you in September.
Class Rules:
When the teacher is talking in the classroom,
no one else is. When a student asks a question, which has an answer you may not
be interested in, you may NOT, under any circumstance, use her questioning as a
license for you to chat with your friends. AT ALL TIMES, good manners, respect
for others and lady-like behavior must be maintained in the classroom. Anyone
who chooses not to co-operate with these rules will be asked to leave and
report to the administration in the office.
§ Absolutely no gum
chewing (“instant” detention)
§ Improper uniform
warrants same fate as above.
§ Interrupting teaching and
disrespect shown to fellow students in any
shape or manner is strictly prohibited and will warrant
same fate as above and possibly worse (i.e. phone call to parents)
§ All SHA regulations
according to the handbook will be strictly
enforced at all times for the sake of preserving a positive
classroom
environment.
Homework:
Homework must be done for
every class and after every class for survival in this course!!
*****Homework will come
from two directions: the web site AND in class where additional assignments
will be given. Students are responsible
for all assignments from both sources at all times. Assume nothing if you are
absent: ALWAYS ASK AT LEAST 3 OTHER SOURCES ABOUT THE ASSIGNMENTS GIVEN DURING
CLASS. It is a simple given that under no circumstances should any homework
assignment ever be offered for copying. Also, no one should ever ask another
student for his or her math homework and/or assignments for the purpose of
COPYING. It is evident that students who make a regular practice of this are
making grave errors in judgment.
All communal efforts should be referenced
on the homework assignment papers. For example: “STUDY GROUP MEMBERS: all names
should be listed.”
Book notes (also referred to as outlines) must
be taken from the assigned reading BEFORE any math problems are attempted.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL I HONOR ANY CLAIM THAT ASSIGNED HOMEWORK
PROBLEMS AND PRACTICE WAS DONE ON A WHITEBOARD AT HOME.
WHITEBOARD WORK AT HOME IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FORMAL GRADING. IF THE WORK
CAN NOT BE SEEN BY ME IN YOUR NOTEBOOK, THE NOTEBOOK GRADE FOR PRACTICE AND
HOMEWORK PROBLEMS IS ZERO.
Additional information:
Since students’ actions impact others in the
SHA community, all students are expected to abide by the rules and regulations
of SHA in this class at all times. Strict standards of behavior based on
personal integrity, a personal sense of responsibility and responsiveness to
the needs and rights of others will be enforced.
Technology clause:
Laptop use is restricted
to pertinent classroom use only. This means that during class, a student will
not be allowed to surf the web, or work with the laptop unless these activities
pertain directly to what is being done in the classroom at the time. If this
guideline is violated, the student forfeits all computer rights in my classroom
until further notice.
Ø If you have any concerns about this class
please come after school or make an appointment to discuss your concerns after
school. Class time is for
learning, teaching and discovering and not for
airing personal grievances.
Ø At all times, whining is prohibited.
Logical, sensible reasoning is always welcome.
Ø If you have any problems at any other time
please contact me at
kgniadek@sha-excelsior.org
or leave a message on my voice mail at 288-2309
ext.235