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WELCOME TO AP CALCULUS AB
BOOKMARK THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE:
•www.mvatrchs.yolasite.com
www.mvatrchs.yolasite.com
• This is our official class website. It contains assignments, important dates, and other class related information.
• There is also a link to Engrade. I update Engrade regularly - check it.
Supplies
Please bring the following to class everyday:•Something to write with•Your QUADRILLE Notebook•A graphing calculator•Your textbook•A positive attitude
HOMEWORK
• Worth 15% of your total grade• Show ALL work• Use standard mathematical notation• Late work is excepted for excused absences only,
I NEED TO SEE THE NOTE – not just the main office
• Neatness counts• Partial credit is given for incomplete on-time
assignments
Assessments• Quizzes, tests, projects, semester exams• Worth 60% of your total grade• Follow the AP format• Different versions• NO EXTENDED TEST TIME• Missing tests are very serious. If you are going to be
absent excused for a test, you must either make arrangements prior to a planned absence to make up test. For an unplanned absence, you will take the test immediately upon return to school and I (as well as the main office) must be notified by a doctor, parent or guardian that your absence was excused.
Classwork
• Worth 20% of your total grade• YOU have complete control of this. • Take notes, write observations and summaries
– your grade will appreciate it.
Particiaption
• Worth 5% of your total grade• This is like a bonus• I am rewarding you for doing what you are
supposed to do• Come to class on time, participate, have a
positive attitude, you get all your credit. Don’t do this – lose your credit.
AP EXAM
• The 2012 AP Calculus AB exam will be given on May 9, 2012
Frequently Asked
Questions
Will this be on the test??
Answer:
YES!
Can I have extra credit??
Answer:
NO!
Class rules:
• 15-15 will be followed• A tardy is a tardy – excused or unexcused.• Be prepared for class• No electronic devices• Be considerate of others• Be neat• Be positive
One more rule:
You have to work to succeed:
• AP Calculus Tutorials: Thursdays @ 2:30
• AP Calculus Saturday Sessions: – January 21, 2012– March 3, 2012– March 31, 2012
Advice:
• You will probably get frustrated, relax, make some notes about WHAT YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND, look at it again after 5-10 minutes.
• Keep a positive attitude, trust me, it will help.• Get a study buddy, or study group.• Do every problem you can• DO NOT fall behind. Catch up is almost
impossible. This class goes too fast.
