Welcome to Back to School Night!

A little about myself

• Honor Graduate of National Pedagogical University, Kiev, Ukraine – Master’s Degree in Mathematics – Master’s Degree in Physics Education

• Graduate of Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York– Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy

What is IB Math SL 1?

• International Baccalaureate Mathematics Standard Level 1 (Pre-Calculus & Statistics) -

the 1st year of International Diploma Programme• Sequenced after successful completion of Geometry

and Algebra 2 courses• Prerequisite for the 2nd year - IB Math SL 2 (Calculus)• Recognized by colleges on the level of AP courses

IB Math SL credit accepted by –

• University of Florida• Georgia Tech• University of Missouri• Texas Tech University• University of North Texas• University of Georgia

• Temple University• University of Colorado Springs• Oregon State University• University of Maryland• The Mason University• Etc.

Syllabus Outline

• Algebra concepts – review• Functions and Equations

– Linear, quadratics, inverse, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic (analytic and graphic approaches); sequences and series*

• Circular functions and trigonometry– All trigonometric functions (analytic and graphic

approaches)• Vectors

– 2D, 3D, applications – in higher extent

• Statistics and probability – selected chapters in the textbook

Textbooks used

Marking Periods 1-3

Marking Period 4

Grading Policy

Handbook – MCVSD Grading Policy– Primary Assessments (tests, projects)

• 60%

– Secondary Assessments (quizzes) • 30%

– Other Assessment (homework, classwork)

• 10%

Late work / missing assignments are accepted as per district policy

Daily assignments

• Homework

• Assigned every night

• Will be checked and all questions addressed every day

Extra Help – Office Hours

• Offered during lunch 1 – 3 times a week

– Monday in Media Center– Tuesday and/or Wednesday in 218– Also by an appointment – per student

request

• Mandatory when grade is below a 78

All Information And Recourses could be found on my Wiki:

friendlymath.pbworks.com

Could be accessed trough BTHS main site

Have a Great Year!