IB Mathematical Studies I SL Syllabus

Signature School

Mr. Hara Room 206

 

 

Course Descriptions Ð Math Studies is intended to be a two-year course of study with both an external and internal assessment piece during year two.  The aims of these courses are to enable students to:

 

¯    Develop mathematical knowledge, concepts and principles

¯    Develop logical, critical and creative thinking

¯    Employ and refine their powers of abstraction and generalization.

 

The course concentrates on mathematics that can be applied to contexts related as far as possible to other subjects being studied, to common real-world occurrences and to topics that relate to home, work and leisure situations.

 

Syllabus content                                                    130 hrs

Topic 1ÑIntroduction to the graphic display calculator           3 hrs

Topic 2ÑNumber and algebra                                                     14 hrs

Topic 4ÑFunctions                                                                         24 hrs

 

Materials Ð1/2Ó three ring binder with pockets

        loose-leaf paper

                    TI-83, 83 plus, or TI 84 graphing

 

Grading Scale

A Ð (100% - 90%)

B Ð (89% - 80%)

C Ð (79% - 70%)

D Ð (69% - 60%)

F Ð (below 60%)

Grading Categories -  Grading will be different for Math Studies I and Math Studies II.  In Math Studies I grades will be given using a straight points grading system.

 

1.    Tests Ð Tests will count 100 pts. We will generally have a test at the end of each chapter, but longer chapters may have two.

 

2.    Quizzes/Projects Ð Quizzes will count 25 points each.  We will try to have a number of quizzes throughout the year.  Quizzes will be used to determine classroom pacing and identify chapter weaknesses.

 

3.    Homework- Homework sheets will be posted to the website at the beginning of each chapter.  Students will be expected to keep up on assignments on their own pace.  Assignments will be collected the next class period and will be graded on completeness. Each HW section will count for 5 point.

 

Mid-Term / Final Ð The final will count as 20% of your overall semester grade. The final will be comprehensive for each semester.

 

Contact Information-  If you have any questions of concerns you may contact me by email.

 

School email:  Jeff.Hara@signature.edu