Mr. Gorsuch Calculus AB Welcome to Back to School Night !

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Mr. Gorsuch Calculus AB Welcome to Back to School Night !

In the next few minutes... Course OutlineCourse Outline Grading PolicyGrading Policy HomeworkHomework Extra Help OpportunitiesExtra Help Opportunities Questions/Comments/ComplaintsQuestions/Comments/Complaints

Before We Begin.... All of this is on the WEB!!! Don’t copy anything downAll of this is on the WEB!!! Don’t copy anything down For website & go to:For website & go to: –Foothill High School Faculty DirectoryFaculty Directory –Scott Gorsuch Here’s what it looks like >> Mr. G's Home PageHere’s what it looks like >> Mr. G's Home PageMr. G's Home PageMr. G's Home Page

Course Outline AP Calculus is a college level introductory course.AP Calculus is a college level introductory course. District prerequisite is completion of Pre- Calculus with a C or better.District prerequisite is completion of Pre- Calculus with a C or better. REALISTIC prerequisite is completion of Pre- Calculus with a B- or better.REALISTIC prerequisite is completion of Pre- Calculus with a B- or better. My primary goal for the course is to prepare the student for the AP test in May.My primary goal for the course is to prepare the student for the AP test in May. The difficulty level of this course is very challenging – especially considering that most students in Calculus AB have had no exposure to honors level material in math.The difficulty level of this course is very challenging – especially considering that most students in Calculus AB have had no exposure to honors level material in math.

Grading Policy Composition of Grade (First Semester)Composition of Grade (First Semester) Homework / Class work - 10%Homework / Class work - 10% GROUP Quizzes - 10%GROUP Quizzes - 10% Tests - 60% (ALWAYS posted at least a week in advance)Tests - 60% (ALWAYS posted at least a week in advance) Final Exam - 20%Final Exam - 20%

Grading Policy (con't) Grade updates are completed after each chapter.Grade updates are completed after each chapter. Grades are available online. Let’s see here Mr. G's Home Page.Grades are available online. Let’s see here Mr. G's Home Page.Mr. G's Home PageMr. G's Home Page

Homework Homework should be considered a WORK ETHIC grade.Homework should be considered a WORK ETHIC grade. Homework assignments are given out for the entire chapter:Homework assignments are given out for the entire chapter: –Students can work in advance. –Students can do homework if they are at home sick. –Expect homework every night including weekends.

Homework STUDENTS RECIEVE 100% FOR HOMEWORK AS LONG AS THEY:STUDENTS RECIEVE 100% FOR HOMEWORK AS LONG AS THEY: Check their odd answers against the back of the book.Check their odd answers against the back of the book. Correct papers in class as we talk about problems/answers.Correct papers in class as we talk about problems/answers. Leave no blank answers (they must at least ask a clarifying question).Leave no blank answers (they must at least ask a clarifying question). Show work where appropriate.Show work where appropriate. Complete the assignment.Complete the assignment. PLEASE NOTE THAT I PUT THE ONUS ON THE STUDENT IN AN AP CLASS TO COMPLETE AND UNDERSTAND THE ASSIGNMENTS.PLEASE NOTE THAT I PUT THE ONUS ON THE STUDENT IN AN AP CLASS TO COMPLETE AND UNDERSTAND THE ASSIGNMENTS.

Extra Help I truly believe that AP Calculus AB is one of the hardest courses on campus.I truly believe that AP Calculus AB is one of the hardest courses on campus. No/little homework will result in no/little success.No/little homework will result in no/little success. This course will require that (most) students get help from somewhere – for many, it is the first class where they feel uncomfortable.This course will require that (most) students get help from somewhere – for many, it is the first class where they feel uncomfortable. Asking questions on a daily basis from teacher, fellow student, tutor, etc. will be essential to their success. Trust me. I was there!Asking questions on a daily basis from teacher, fellow student, tutor, etc. will be essential to their success. Trust me. I was there! COLLABORTIVE LEARNING – The typical Calculus AB student will benefit greatly from setting up and keeping in contact with a a peer network. THIS SKILL SHOULD BE PRACTICED NOW SINCE IT WILL BE CRUCIAL IN COLLEGE.COLLABORTIVE LEARNING – The typical Calculus AB student will benefit greatly from setting up and keeping in contact with a a peer network. THIS SKILL SHOULD BE PRACTICED NOW SINCE IT WILL BE CRUCIAL IN COLLEGE.

Extra Help Opportunities With Mr. G. (and fellow Calculus AB students)....FREE!With Mr. G. (and fellow Calculus AB students)....FREE! –Mornings (Wed excepted) 7:30 am –Every day at lunch. YUM YUM. –Other times by asking! Other OptionsOther Options –Other Calculus Teachers (Mr. Hailey, Mr. Dixon). –Calculus BC students (typically 1-2 chapters ahead of the AB students). –STEPS tutoring center downtown Pleasanton. –Website Resources. Let’s see here > Mr. G's Home Page Mr. G's Home PageMr. G's Home Page

It's time for... Questions ?????????????????Questions ????????????????? Comments Complaints !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Complaints !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!