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​Summer Packet

Weekly Outline and Homework

Homework:

• It is important to complete the assigned homework every night, in addition to reviewing the notes from class.  Use the notes and classwork to help you complete your homework.
• Varies in length from 30 minutes to an hour, assigned daily; it is essential for success in mathematics.  Solutions will be provided on Google Classroom and it is an expectation that you come to class with your homework already corrected.
• Weekly Reviews will be given to help review previous and current material.
• It is important to actively correct your mistakes as we go over homework in class.
• There will be periodic homework quizzes.  They will not always be announced but will only cover material we have discussed in class, after going over the previous night's homework.

Absences:

• When returning from an absence it is your responsibility to:

• Check in with me to see what you missed
• Pick up your papers from the bulletin board
• Arrange times to make up the work, including assessments
• Hand in any past assignments
• Get the notes from a classmate

• If you miss the review day before a test or quiz, you will be expected to take the assessment with the class when you return.
• Please let me know in advance if you are anticipating an absence so you can be provided with the work in advance, if possible.

Grades:

• Each quarter grade consists of 95% tests, quizzes, AP questions and 5% homework.
• A midterm and final each consist of 10% of the final grade.

Calculators:

• It is required that all students have their own graphing calculator.  We recommend the TI-84, TI-84+ Silver or Color Edition.
• If you have trouble making this purchase, the math department has a limited number of calculators that we can assign like textbooks.  Please speak with your guidance counselor or myself about acquiring one.

 
 
 
Extra Help:

• Please come see me for extra help AS SOON AS YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND SOMETHING.  Math builds on previous topics and it is only going to get more challenging if you are confused about a concept.
• I am available Mondays and Tuesdays during lunch activity for extra help.  Please let me know in advance if you anticipate coming in.
• You should come prepared with SPECIFIC questions you would like assistance with.  Lunch Activity period can be a be a busy time and it is important to use this time effectively.
• I am available after school until 3:00 Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays.  Please let me know in advance if you anticipate coming in.
• Please do not wait until the last minute to get the help that you need. 

Cellphones:

• Cellphone use for personal reasons is not permitted in class.
• Occasionally there will be times we use these devices for academic purposes.  Otherwise, cellphones should be put away, to minimize distractions.
• If there is repeated non-academic use, additional action may be taken including parent contact and administration involvement.

Online Resources:
 
There are several online resources that we will be using this year.  Below are the codes to access them.  Google Classroom will allow you to access additional copies of materials and homework. A College Board code will be forthcoming to allow access to additional materials.
 
Google Classroom: pet918
Remind: pet918
Khan Academy: VTTCSXMD

AP Test:
 

• Students that are in this class will be taking the AP Calculus test on May 5th which costs $94. 
• The test consists of two parts: multiple choice and open-ended questions. Each section contains a non-calculator section and a calculator section.  The Calculus AB Exams seek to assess how well a student has mastered the concepts and techniques of the subject matter.

Section I: a multiple-choice section testing proficiency in a wide variety of topics
Section II: a free-response section requiring the student to demonstrate the ability to solve problems involving a more extended chain of reasoning