International
Baccalaureate SL
Mrs.
Barbagallo
[email protected]
Welcome to
IB Math Approaches and Analysis. I look forward to a wonderful and
exciting year. Our objectives for this
course will include the successful completion of our academic curriculum (see
below) coupled with an appreciation of the subject matter. I strongly encourage you to be an active
participant in the course work this year as it is the best way to get a true
appreciation for the material.
Curriculum:
- Number and Algebra
- Functions
- Geometry and Trigonometry
- Statistics and Probability
- Calculus
Mathematical
knowledge provides an important key to understanding the world in which we
live. Mathematics can enter our lives in a number of ways: we buy produce in
the market, consult a timetable, read a newspaper, time a process or estimate a
length. Visual artists need to learn about perspective; musicians need to
appreciate the mathematical relationships within and between different rhythms;
economists need to recognize trends in financial dealings; and engineers need
to take account of stress patterns in physical materials. Scientists view
mathematics as a language that is central to our understanding of events that
occur in the natural world. This prevalence of mathematics in our lives, with
all its interdisciplinary connections, provides a clear and sufficient
rationale for making the study of this subject compulsory for students studying
the full diploma.
This particular
course caters for students who already possess knowledge of basic mathematical
concepts, and who are equipped with the skills needed to apply simple
mathematical techniques correctly. The majority of these students will expect
to need a sound mathematical background as they prepare for future studies in
subjects such as chemistry, economics, psychology and business administration. In addition this course is waited 10%.
Materials Needed:
- Looseleaf binder with four sections for: Do Now problems, notes, homework, and tests.
- Tools: Pen, pencil, ruler, graph paper, textbook; Mathematics for the international student Mathematics SL (third edition)
- Technology: TI83/TI83Plus/TI84/TI84Plus, Chromebook
Classwork/Homework:
Independent work is an integral part of this course and will count towards your grade. At this level of study, thoughtful completion of assignments is expected.
Internal Assessment (IA): Internal assessment in mathematics SL is an individual exploration. This is a piece of written work that involves investigating an area of mathematics. It is marked according to five assessment criteria. The IA is an integral part of the mathematics SL course, contributing 20% to the final assessment in the course, with the other 80% coming from a 2 day exam in May.
Grading:
Assessments will be given throughout the year and will range from quizzes and tests to projects and groupwork. Your test grades will be determined by your total number of points earned by divided by the total possible points.
Your marking period grade will consist of
Assessments 80%
Homework/Classwork/Engagement 20%
Absences: In the event of a legal absence, missed class work, homework, notes, tests, quizzes, etc. will need to be made up in a timely fashion – usually within 1 week of the absence unless there are extenuating circumstances. Please understand that it is your responsibility to ask for work, quizzes, etc. which occurred during an absence.
Extra Help:
The details on Extra Help are still being finalized and will be forthcoming but please do not hesitate to reach out at any time if you need help.
Class Partner: To
assist each other, I would ask that each member of the class choose another
student to collect any materials handed out in the event of an absence and to
make copies of missed notes.
Concerns: Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me at extra help or by e-mail at [email protected] . I will return your message as soon as possible.