IB Mathematics Standard Year 2

Mrs. Herrera
2016-2017
Dear Parents,
I am very excited to have your child in IB Mathematics Standard Year 2 this year! I look forward to the exploration
and learning that will go on as we explore these topics together. The following information will help you and your
child understand what is required for success in this class. Your involvement in your childs education is
essential. Please help me give your child the opportunity to fully succeed. If you would like to meet with me please
feel free to call me at school and leave a message telling how and when you can best be reached.
Please keep the website address below and save as a favorite on your home or childs computer.
Please review all of this information with your child and sign your name on the reverse side. Thank you!

Meg Herrera
margaret.herrera@eu.dodea.edu

http://herrerasmath.weebly.com/

IB Mathematics Standard Course Description:

Over the course of two years, IB Mathematics Standard provides students a sound mathematical background in
preparation for their future studies. The intention is to introduce students to these concepts in a comprehensible and
coherent way rather than insisting on mathematical rigor. In addition to regular class work and exams, students are
required to maintain a portfolio showing their ability to undertake work of an independent nature in the areas of
mathematical investigation and modeling as well as in closed-problem solving.
First Semester Tentative Schedule:
Weeks 1 5
Week 6 - 7
Weeks 8 12
Weeks 13 16
December 13 January 2
Weeks 21 23

Calculus: Basic Differentiation

Internal Assessment
Calculus: Applications of Differentiation
Calculus: Integration
WINTER BREAK
Calculus: Applications of Integration

Week 23

REVIEW AND FINAL EXAMS

TEST 1
TEST 2
TEST 3
TEST 4

Second Semester Tentative Schedule:

Weeks 1 5
Weeks 6 9
April 10-14
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
May
May/June

Vectors
Paper Practice
SPRING BREAK
Paper 1 & Paper 2 Tests
Mock Exam and Consultations
Final Review
IB EXAMS
Research and Presentations for
Final Project

TEST 1

TESTS 2 & 3
TEST 4

TEST 5

Behavioral Expectations:
Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing;
and dream while others are wishing.
-William Arthur Ward
These five values will guide student and teacher behavior in the classroom:
HONESTY

INTEGRITY

COURTESY

COMPASSION

COURAGE

Student Evaluation:
Periodic student evaluation is essential for student/teacher feedback and progress. The following measurements will
be used, subject to modification at the instructors discretion:
QUARTER GRADES:

SEMESTER GRADES:

A.

A.

Quarter One Average:

40%

B.

Quarter Two Average:

40%

C.

Semester Final Exam:

20%

B.

C.

Homework:
20%
Homework is assigned and checked daily, graded
on completeness. I give credit only to students
who complete their work on time or have official
absences.
Quizzes and Special Assignments:
30%
Quizzes are given every week. Students will also
complete a variety of other assignments.

If you are absent from class, come see me the

day you return to school to get make-up
work. Do not wait until the next class period
-- you may not receive credit.

Chapter Tests:
50%
Chapter tests focus on one chapter, but will
include concepts from previous chapters

All tests will be IB-style tests, which include a non-calculator and a calculator section. Because of this increased
difficulty, test grades will be earned according to this modified IB scale:
90% or above
80% 89.99%
70% 79.99%

IB 7
IB 6
IB 5

A/95
A/90
B/85

60% 69.99%
40% 59.99%

I have reviewed this syllabus with my child.

Parent:

IB 4
IB 3

C/75
D/65

25% 39.99%
Below 25%

IB 2
IB 1

We agree to the expectations of this course.

Student:

F/50
F/40