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1 IB Mathematics Standard Level (SL) Grade 11 (Year One) & 12 (Year Two) Syllabus Teacher: Jasmine Gordy Room 9206 | (770) 421 5516 Voice | Email I. Course Objective: IB Math SL is a two-year course and is intended for students who already possess knowledge of basic mathematical concepts and who are equipped with the skills needed to apply simple mathematical techniques correctly. This course of study includes 1) math fundamentals, 2) functions and equations, 3) sequences and series, 4) exponential and logarithmic functions, 5) trigonometric functions and equations, 6) triangle trigonometry, 7) statistics and probability, 8) vectors, and 9) calculus. II. Performance standards : The aims of all Mathematics courses in group 5 are to enable students to: 1.

2 Enjoy Mathematics , and develop an appreciation of the elegance and power of Mathematics 2. develop an understanding of the principles and nature of Mathematics 3. communicate clearly and confidently in a variety of contexts 4. develop logical, critical and creative thinking, and patience and persistence in problem-solving 5. employ and refine their powers of abstraction and generalization 6. apply and transfer skills to alternative situations, to other areas of knowledge and to future developments 7. appreciate how developments in technology and Mathematics have influenced each other 8. appreciate the moral, social and ethical implications arising from the work of mathematicians and the applications of Mathematics 9.

3 Appreciate the international dimension in Mathematics through an awareness of the universality of Mathematics and its multicultural and historical perspectives 10. appreciate the contribution of Mathematics to other disciplines, and as a particular area of knowledge in the TOK course. III. Course Links: Teacher s Website: Please check this daily for agenda, notes, and online textbook; the passcode will be given in class. School s Website: Please check for school announcements, calendar, and club information. International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) s website: Please use this site for more information about the diploma programme and course information. IV. Course Textbook: Mathematics for the international student: Mathematics SL; third edition, Haese & Harris Publications, 2012 V.

4 Required Materials Three-Ring Binder ( inch +) Dividers College-Ruled Paper or Spiral Notebook Pencils Pens Graphing Calculator* *Recommended Calculators: TI-84 Plus (all models) TI-83 Plus or Plus SE TI-Nspire (non-CAS); versions or higher TI-Nspire CX (non-CAS) Get the App! Android: wabbitemu Iphone: graphncalc83 VI. Course Outline: Year One (SL 11) Year Two (SL 12) Topic Teaching Hrs Topic Teaching Hrs 1) Algebra 9 5) Statistics and Probability 35 2) Functions and Equations 24 6) Calculus 40 3) Circular Functions and Trig 16 Mathematical Exploration 10 4) Vectors 16 Total Teaching Hours 150 VII. Grading Policy Summative Assessments 50% Tests 45% Midterm 5% Formative Assessments 30% Quizzes 20% Classwork/Homework 5% (10% for SL 11) IA Checkpoints 5% (SL 12 only) Final 20% 11th Grade: Teacher-made Exam 12th Grade: Internal Assessment Scale: 90 100 A 80 89 B 71 79 C 70 D 0 69 F Enhancement Points: This is designated as an IB course and will receive 5 points added onto the final calculated average.

5 For the HOPE scholarship and admission into certain colleges, the enhancement points may not be included in the GPA calculation. Summative Assessments: Tests These exams are cumulative for everything we have learned up to that point with an emphasis on the last topic covered. For SL 12, these exams will also cover a topic from SL 11. Retests may be offered individually or to the whole class at teacher discretion. Midterm This exam occurs in December before semester break. This will cover all topics to that point of the class. There will be no retakes on this exam. Formative Assessments: Quizzes - The quizzes will occur after every chapter in the book; there will also be skills checks throughout the unit.

6 Skills Check are five-question skill based problems that are graded 50% to 100% and sometimes offer bonus points. Classwork/Homework Homework is collected on quiz and test days, the work must be shown to get full credit. Any in-class activities such as Problem of the Days and Group Assignments will be counted in the classwork/homework category. IA Checkpoints As students work on their internal assessments, the checkpoints are graded and placed in IA checkpoints. Final: SL 11 students will take a final exam in May and the SL 12 students will turn in their Internal Assessment: Math Exploration for their final grade. VIII. IB Examinations External Assessment: Paper 1 40% No Calculator Allowed A.

7 Short-Response B. Extended-Response Paper 2 40% GDC Required A. Short-Response B. Extended Response Both papers are 90 minutes each. Internal Assessment: Mathematical Exploration 20% All students are expected to do an exploration in Mathematics . This assessment will account for 20% of the final DP SL grade. Each student will choose a topic on interest and write a report. The exploration will be graded using an IB DP rubric with a focus on communication, mathematical presentation, personal engagement, reflection, use of Mathematics . The portfolio is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IBO. Both of the examinations occur in the last 9 weeks of SL 12.

8 IX. Academic Honesty Please refer to the DCHS Academic Honesty policy as well as the IB Performance and Continuation Policy. Students are expected to be honest in class regarding their work and preparation for class. All student products are expected to be originals; plagiarism will result in a zero for the assignment and a referral to our IB coordinator, Mr. Hall. X. Policies Late Work Policy: All graded classwork and homework assignments turned in late will receive and automatic 50% point deduction . Work that is not turned in by the end of the 9 week grading period will receive a zero. All projects will be given a grade reduction of 10% per day with a maximum reduction of 60%. Lost Book Policy: The student will be charged full replacement cost for any textbook lost, regardless of condition.

9 The amount to be charged for a textbook damaged by a student will be the responsibility of the principal. Board Policy Descriptive Code: IFAD XI. Communication Tutoring will be available in the mornings on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:45 8:15a. Also, in the afternoons on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:45 5pm. Tutoring will start the second week of school. Reminders go out on Remind101. See next page for how to sign up. Best way to get in touch with Mrs. Gordy is through Google Voice and then school email.