Calculus Honors

Calculus Honors

Email: michelle.greene@darlington.k12.sc.us

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Course Description

In South Carolina College- and Career-Ready (SCCCR) Calculus, students build on the conceptual knowledge and the problem-solving skills they learned in previous mathematics courses. This course prepares students for postsecondary mathematical study but is not designed to prepare students for an Advanced Placement exam. SCCCR Calculus focuses on a conceptual understanding of calculus as well as computational competency. The standards promote a multi-representational approach to calculus with concepts, results, and problems being expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. These representations facilitate an understanding of the connections among limits, derivatives, and integrals. In this course, students are expected to apply mathematics in meaningful ways to solve problems that arise in the workplace, society, and everyday life through the process of modeling. Modeling involves choosing or creating appropriate equations, graphs, functions, or other mathematical representations to analyze real-world situations and answer questions. Use of technological tools, such as hand-held graphing calculators, is important in creating and analyzing mathematical representations used in the modeling process and should be used during instruction and assessment. However, technology should not be limited to handheld graphing calculators. Students should use a variety of technologies, such as graphing utilities, spreadsheets, and computer algebra systems, to solve problems and to master standards in all Key Concepts of this course.

Text

Brooks/Cole Calculus and other supplemental workbooks

Materials Needed Daily

3-ring notebook, pencils, a ruler, a box of colored pencils, loose-leaf paper, LHS agenda, and TI-30XS calculator (provided in class). If students would like to have a calculator at home, the TI-30XS calculators are available at Walmart, Target, Office Depot and usually cost between $12 and $17.

Opportunities for Extra Help

Tutoring services are provided in my room from 3:35-4:05 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of each week. Additionally, I will assist students any time that I am available.

Instructional Activities

Instruction for the course will be provided through some lectures, group work and individual work, demonstration, in-class group activities, and the use of technology such as graphing calculators and computers. Essential questions with associated state standards and assignments will be clearly posted.

Topics to be covered

  • Functions and Models

  • Limits and Derivatives

  • Differentiation Rules

  • Applications of Differentiation

  • Integrals

  • Applications of Integrals

  • Enrichment opportunities throughout the course

Teacher Responsibilities

It is my belief all students who want to succeed can achieve given the right information and encouragement from those who are teaching. As the professional mathematics instructor for this course, I will plan activities that are designed to help students understand the basic algebraic concepts. Success in the workplace today is not achieved by mediocrity; therefore, I will challenge all students to give their best daily and not settle for anything less. I will employ research-based teaching strategies and be mindful of various learning styles when teaching class. I will treat all students fairly and provide feedback in a timely manner. Additionally, I will enforce all rules and policies of Lamar High School and Darlington County School District.

Student Responsibilities

Research has shown those who do the work are the ones who are learning. Therefore, all students are expected to take an active role, assuming responsibility for their own learning by doing each of the following:

  • wear your ID at all times and dress according to the Darlington County School District Dress Code

  • leave all electronic devices (cell phones, MP3 players, etc) at home or in lockers

  • participate fully on a daily basis

  • complete all assignments on time, attempting every problem assigned

  • never turn in work that is not your own

  • keep material organized in his/her notebook and bring it to class daily as a notebook test will be given quarterly

  • be in class regularly – if you are out for any reason, you must make up any work within 10 days (a grade of zero will be placed in the grade book for any assignment missed while absent until the work is made up and graded)

  • contribute to class, cooperate in small group activities, and treat others with respect

  • take care of all supplies and leave the work area clean

  • be in your seat working on bell work when the tardy bell rings

  • seek extra help when needed

General Classroom Operating Procedures

  • enter the room quietly

  • begin on the bell work assignment

  • wait for the teacher to dismiss you at the end of class

  • a raised hand by the teacher is a signal for silence…when you see that, get quiet, look at the teacher, and raise your hand

  • students will be given at most 4 emergency passes to use during a nine weeks for all seven classes without penalty—if you need to leave after these four passes have been used you will forced to walk out of class without permission. After you have walked out of class without permission, you will need to report to the office to receive a discipline referral from an administrator.

Appropriate Technology Uses

  • Complete work in Schoology or Mastery Connect

  • Collaborate with fellow students on research using appropriate websites and the Google suite of applications

Inappropriate Technology Uses

  • Texting

  • Playing non-teacher approved games

  • Using the Internet for non-instructional purposes

Consequences

If a student fails to honor their responsibility, the student will be subject to consequences. Academic consequences follow naturally as irresponsibility in this area and generally lead to lower grades. Behavioral consequences include the following: warning, counseling the student, contacting the parent, and referral to the office. Serious disruptions of the learning environment, including disrespect, harassment, fighting, etc., will result in immediate referral to an administrator and/or removal from the classroom.

Grading Policies

  • EFFORT is the most important component – therefore, I reward students who truly give an honest effort by recording no test grade below 50 in the computer

  • Late work - All work needs to be completed by 11:59 pm on Friday of the week the material is assigned.

  • Cheating or failure to turn in an assignment will result in a grade of zero

  • I use a weighted system for grading.

Assessments - 35%

Class Performance - 40%

Mastery Checks - 25%

  • I give two days notice in announcing a test. I try to return a test the day after it is given.

  • Test Correction Policy: After a test is graded, a student may improve his/her score by correcting problems that were missed. The student will be awarded half of the points missed for each problem when it is completely corrected. This must be done within the time period specified by the teacher, on the student’s time, and in the teacher’s classroom.

  • A midterm exam will be given at the conclusion of the first nine weeks and counts 10% of the first nine weeks average, and a final exam will be given at the end of the semester and counts 20% of the course average.

  • Homework: I have always valued practice. Clearly, to be good at anything in life, one needs to practice, practice, and practice! Homework provides daily practice essential for developing a mathematical understanding of the concepts introduced in class. Homework is assigned nearly every day and is due at the beginning of the following class period.

Grading Scale

  • A - 90-100

  • B - 80-89

  • C - 70-79

  • D - 60-69

  • F - Below 60

Student Progress and Report Cards