Welcome to IB

HIGHER LEVEL MATH

Howard Alcosser

2014 - 2015

IB Higher Level Math Exam

Paper 1 (2 hours) 30% of IB grade

Paper 2 (2 hours) 30% of IB grade

Paper 3 (1 hour) 20% of IB grade

Exploration 20% of IB grade

Our goals for students

Have students develop skills in advanced math topics and strengthen their calculus skills

Encourage responsibility

Our goals for students

Give students opportunities for mathematical challenges beyond the scope of the course

Prepare them for success in college or university

Motivate students to enjoy the class, appreciate the subject matter, and value life-long learning

How the grade is calculated

Homework-Trying, following rules, and correcting = 50%

Tests = 50%Extra Credit - enhances grade

Student’s grades are updated daily and can be viewed through the Parent Portal

Excitement The contestBest testCollaborative groupsSeatingThe movieSurprisesHL Math Online

HL Math OnlineA weekly e-mail outlining the week’s upcoming events

An e-mail the day before each test to give the students encouragement, some study hints and ideas for maximizing performance

All of the assignments, notices,

IB Math forms and requirements posted online

HL Math OnlineStudents and parents can send

e-mail to me through the school’s

website or at

halcosser@wvusd.k12.ca.us

The web page address is

alcosser.dbhsmath.org

Please feel free to contact me:

halcosser@wvusd.k12.ca.us (909)594-

1405 ext. 33652