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Welcome to AP Calculus AB

Welcome to AP Calculus AB. Goal. My goal is to prepare you for a rigorous examination on May 9 th . Passing this exam will be a huge achievement. No one will doubt your mastery of the material. General Information. Mr. Siegel Home Phone 952-9525 (call before 9:30 PM)

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Welcome to AP Calculus AB

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  1. Welcome to AP Calculus AB

  2. Goal • My goal is to prepare you for a rigorous examination on May 9th. • Passing this exam will be a huge achievement. • No one will doubt your mastery of the material.

  3. General Information • Mr. Siegel • Home Phone 952-9525 (call before 9:30 PM) • Email: rogerjsiegel@yahoo.com • Textbook: Calculus: Graphical, Numeric, Algebraic by Finney, Dimana, Waits and Kennedy

  4. Required Materials • Graphing Calculator • Three Ring Binder with Divider Tabs • Pen or Pencil and Eraser and Ruler • Lined Paper • Graph Paper

  5. Class Rules • Be in your seat and working when the bell rings. • Bring all books and materials to class. • No personal grooming during class time. • No gum or eating in class. • Follow directions the first time that they are given. • Be nice. • No Cell Phones

  6. Procedures • Entering Class on Time • Entering Tardy • Heading Papers…

  7. Heading Papers • Top Right Hand Corner of Paper: • Student number (assigned by me) • Date assigned • Date due • assignment

  8. Procedures (continued) • Restroom • Announcements • Absences • Late work

  9. Conduct • Sarasota Harassment Policy • Honor Violations • Use only business-appropriate language and conversation.

  10. Grading Tests 55% Quizzes 25% Employability/Homework 20% Tests 55% Quizzes 25% Employability/Homework 20% Exam 20% *lowest quiz grade/quarter is dropped

  11. Grades • Equal Assignment Weights • Quizzes • Notebook

  12. Calendar • Master the Following Sections: • 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6 • 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 • 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 • 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 • 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 • 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.5 • 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 • 8.1 This comes to approximately 2.9 days per section (less for chapter some, more for others).

  13. Calendar (continued) • Our goal is to finish all of the sections before spring break. After spring break, we’ll review, review, review and practice, practice, practice. • AP Calc Mock: Saturday April 14, 2007 • AP Calc Exam: Wednesday May 9, 2007.

  14. Getting Help • Ask question in class. • Ask questions by phone. • Work together. • Renaissance Tutoring • Monday-Thursday, 2:30 – 3:30, in this room. • Professional Tutoring • Communicate, communicate, communicate

  15. Let’s Have a Great Year! • Work very hard • Don’t get discouraged • Don’t take anything too seriously • Have fun

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