IB Math Studies Year 1

Mrs. Herrera
2017-2018

Dear Parents,

I am very excited to have your child in IB Math Studies 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, or if you would like to help in the classroom in any way, please
feel free to call me at school and leave a message telling how and when you can best be reached.

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/

Course Description:

IB Math Studies caters for students with varied backgrounds and abilities. More specifically, it is designed to build confidence
and encourage an appreciation of mathematics in students who do not anticipate a need for mathematics in their future
studies. Students taking this course need to be already equipped with fundamental skills and a rudimentary knowledge of basic
processes. This is an International Baccalaureate course and the course guide published by the IBO will be used.

First Semester Tentative Schedule:

Unit One: Functions and Equations

Weeks 1 3 Chapter One: Number and Algebra
Weeks 4 7 Chapter Three: Geometry and Trigonometry
Weeks 8 11 Chapter Four: Linear and Quadratic Models
October PSAT Exam
Weeks 12 15 Chapter Four: Exponential and Rational Models
Weeks 16 19 Chapter Seven: Sequences and Series and Financial Maths
December 15 January 1 WINTER BREAK
Week 20 REVIEW
Week 21 SEMESTER EXAMS

Second Semester Tentative Schedule:

Unit Two: Sets and Probability

Weeks 1 2 Chapter Eight: Sets
Weeks 3 6 Chapter Eight: Probability
Week 7 Orientation to the Math Studies Project

Unit Three: Statistics

Weeks 8 11 Chapter Two: Descriptive Statistics
April 1-5 SPRING BREAK
Weeks 12 16 Chapter Five: Statistical Applications
Weeks 17 - 18 The Project: Calculations and Charts
Week 19 FINAL EXAMS
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 Assessment:
Periodic student assessment 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. Homework: 20% A. Quarter One Average: 40%

Homework is assigned and checked daily, graded
on completeness. I give credit only to students B. Quarter Two Average: 40%
who complete their work on time or have official
absences. C. Semester Final Exam: 20%

B. Quizzes and Special Assignments: 30%

Quizzes are given every week. Students will also
complete a variety of other assignments.
C. Chapter Tests: 50%
Chapter tests focus on one chapter, but will
include concepts from previous chapters
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.

All tests will be IB-style tests, using calculators and formula booklets. Because of this increased difficulty, most test grades will
be earned according to this modified IB scale:

89% or above IB 7 A/95 52% 63.99% IB 4 C/75 22% 35.99% IB 2 F/50

80% 88.99% IB 6 A/90 36% 51.99% IB 3 D/65 Below 22% IB 1 F/40
64% 79.99% IB 5 B/85

I have reviewed this syllabus with my child. We agree to the expectations of this course.

Parent: Student: