Welcome to my AP Calculus AB class Anita Dahiya Teacher of Mathematics AAHS/APA Math League Advisor AAHS Yearbook Business Manager Phone 908-889-8288 ext 829 E-Mail : adahiya@ucvts.org

Calculus This course is primarily concerned with developing the understanding of the concepts of Calculus and providing experience with its methods and applications. The course emphasizes a multi-representational approach with concepts, results, and problems being expressed geometrically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Through the use of the unifying themes of derivatives, integrals, limits, approximation, and applications and modeling, the course becomes a cohesive whole rather than a collection of unrelated topics

Course Philosophy There is emphasis on developing students problem solving and reasoning abilities by giving concrete examples. Use of graphing calculators and computers is encouraged in appropriate situations. Appropriate computer software, such as The Geometer’s Sketchpad, as well as educational media will be used to introduce and reinforce concepts visually. Students model a written description of a physical situation with a function, a differential equation, or an integral.

Grading Policy – Each quarter is worth 20% of the grade Grading Policy – Each quarter is worth 20% of the grade. The midterm and final exams are worth 10% each. Each marking period grade will be calculated as follows: Tests/Quizzes 65% Graded Assignments/Projects 10% Do Now based on homework 15% Class Participation: 10%

Tests/Quizzes – 65% There will be 2 – 3 tests each marking period. All tests are announced at least 3 days in advance. Prepare for each test by completing all review exercises. Most quizzes are announced. On occasion quizzes will be given without notice.

Do Now based on homework – 15% Homework is assigned everyday! All exercises are to be completed. All solutions steps must be written for each question. Homework assignment will not be collected. Do Now’s with questions from previous days homework assignment will be randomly collected and graded.

Class Participation – 10% Students daily participation is required for success. Points will be awarded for the individual and group tasks. Points will be awarded for being on time and for being prepared.

Absences Students are responsible for making up the work that they miss when absent. Work not completed will result in a zero. Work is due the day the students return to school. All quizzes and tests are to be made up the day the student returns to school.

Responsibility for Coursework Bring notebook, textbook, planner, and appropriate writing tools to class. Know due dates, and submit all coursework on time. All assignments will be posted on google classroom.

Extra Help Room 120 during co-curricular period 6 on both A and B day. All students are encouraged to attend math help.