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Welcome to IB HIGHER LEVEL MATH. Howard Alcosser 2014 - 2015. Paper 1 (2 hours) 30% of IB grade Paper 2 (2 hours) 30% of IB grade Paper 3 (1 hour) 20% of IB grade Exploration 20% of IB grade. IB Higher Level Math Exam. Our goals for students.
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Welcome toIBHIGHER LEVEL MATH Howard Alcosser 2014 - 2015
Paper 1 (2 hours) 30% of IB grade Paper 2 (2 hours) 30% of IB grade Paper 3 (1 hour) 20% of IB grade Exploration 20% of IB grade IB Higher Level Math Exam
Our goals for students • Have students develop skills in advanced math topics and strengthen their calculus skills • Encourage responsibility
Our goals for students • Give students opportunities for mathematical challenges beyond the scope of the course • Prepare them for success in college or university • Motivate students to enjoy the class, appreciate the subject matter, and value life-long learning
How the grade is calculated • Homework-Trying, following rules, and correcting = 50% • Tests = 50% • Extra Credit - enhances grade • Student’s grades are updated daily and can be viewed through the Parent Portal
Excitement • The contest • Best test • Collaborative groups • Seating • The movie • Surprises • HL Math Online
HL Math Online • A weekly e-mail outlining the week’s upcoming events • An e-mail the day before each test to give the students encouragement, some study hints and ideas for maximizing performance • All of the assignments, notices, • IB Math forms and requirements posted online
HL Math Online • Students and parents can send e-mail to me through the school’s website or athalcosser@wvusd.k12.ca.us • The web page address is • alcosser.dbhsmath.org
Please feel free to contact me: halcosser@wvusd.k12.ca.us (909)594-1405 ext. 33652