1. Mr. Eick Room A206 AP Calculus AB Please place your summer
work in the bin on my desk. Thank you.
2. Math History Mr. Eick (say as IKE)
3. Where I live Map of Suisun City CA, retrieved on Aug 21,
2011 from website http://maps.google.com Suisun City ACHS
4. My Doggies
5. My Doggies
6. Art Work
7. Halloween Costumes
8. What will we be doing this year?
9. Goals 1. To achieve a college-level knowledge of calculus.
2. To use graphing calculator technology to solve Calculus
problems. 3. To apply Calculus to solve real-world problems. 4. To
obtain a passing score on the AP Calculus Exam.
10. 70% Math Content & Critical Thinking (Tests &
Quizzes) 15% Professionalism (Homework & Projects) 5 % Written
Communication 5% Oral Communication (Group & Individual
Presentations) 5% Collaboration (Class Discussions & Group
Participation) Grading
11. Fall Semester I. Functions, Graphs and Limits II.
Derivatives Formal definition, formulas, applications and theorems
III. Integrals Indefinite & Definite integrals, Riemann Sums,
The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
12. Spring Semester I. Logarithmic Functions, and Inverse
Trigonometric Functions II. Applications of Integration - Area
between 2 curves, and Volume of solid of revolution. III.
Differential Equations Slope Fields, and Particular solutions IV.
Review (3-4 weeks) V. AP Test & Other topics/ projects
13. Textbooks / Resources 1. School-issued TEXTBOOK: Larson,
Edwards: Calculus - 9th edition. 3. Various other resources:
Websites, Worksheets, Videos, Other Math-related books 2.
Recommended materials (You must purchase on your own): a. Barrons
AP Calculus Book $29.99 b. Barrons AP Calculus Flashcards
$18.99
14. What you will need to bring every day.. 1. Notebook -
Spiral notebook is best. - For notes, homework, and warm ups. 2.
TI-83 graphing calculator - Or similar. 3. Pencils - I do not
accept work in INK Suggested (not required) Textbook -- Graph
Paper
15. Class Rules Procedures
16. RULES
17. Following The Rules will result in . . Verbal
acknowledgement A stress-free learning environment A pleasant and
orderly classroom atmosphere
18. Rule # 1 If you are not present after the bell has rung,
you will be marked tardy. Be in your assigned seat and begin
working on the warm up activity as soon as class begins.
19. Rule # 2 Remain in your assigned seat unless permission is
given by the teacher.
20. Bring your notebook, pencils, calculator , and any other
required materials to school each day. Rule # 3
21. Rule # 4 Laptops, Cell phones, MP3 players, and other
electronic devices are to be turned off and put away except when
permission is given. Devices used during class will be
confiscated.
22. Rule # 5 Respect the school property and property of
others. Treat each person in this room with dignity and respect.
When someone is speaking (especially the teacher) we are all quiet
and listening.
23. Rule # 6 Follow all rules, procedures and policies outlined
in the ACHS and Napa Valley Unified District handbooks. Includes:
Tardiness, hats, profanity, dress code etc.
24. Special Guideline Everything that I do is in your best
interest, so please respect the No Whining Rule this semester.
26. Action Plan Form 1. What is the problem?
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_______________ 2. What are the factors causing the problem?
(Please list all of the factors- and be specific)
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_______________ 3. What plan will you use to solve the problem?
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_____________________________________________________ Date:
_____________________ Student Signature:
__________________________________________________ Teacher
Signature: ________________________
27. PROCEDURES
28. Entering the Room Please enter quietly. Take your seat.
Take out your notebook. Begin the warm up assignment.
29. Algebra 2 Warm up 2.21.13 1. Find the sum of each series:
a. b. 5 1 13 k k 4 1 62 n n
30. The Lame Joke of the day.. What happens when you get a
bladder infection? And now its time for.. Urine Trouble.
31. When you are tardy . . . Enter quietly! Excused: Place
excuse on my desk Unexcused: Apologize to class Find your seat and
begin working
32. Dismissal The teacher dismisses you, not the clock. Leaving
early, or lining up inside or the classroom before dismissal is
unacceptable. Wait until the teacher finishes and officially
dismisses you with: Ok, Ill see you tomorrow- Have a nice day. Pick
up all of your belongings and put all trash in the proper place
(i.e. not the floor)
33. Getting your Attention When I want to get your attention, I
will: 1. Ring my bell Or 2. I will raise my hand and say Class, may
I have your attention please. Please stop whatever you are doing,
quiet down, and face me. When everyone is quiet, I will begin
speaking.
34. Getting My Attention When YOU want to get MY attention:
Raise your hand Please wait for me to call on you, unless it is an
emergency.
35. Bathroom Bathroom use is not allowed during the first 10
minutes AND the last 10 minutes of class! Only ONE Male and ONE
Female at a time. Sign your name and the time you leave on the
sign-out sheet. When you return, I will write the time on the log
Raise your hand, and ask for permission.
36. When you are absent Check the Agenda in Echo for the days
you were absent. Any missed assignments will be listed there. Any
make up quizzes, tests, or re-teaching needs to be done during
access period. See me when you return to check if there were any
handouts given in class.
37. Homework Homework will be assigned most nights. The
assignment will be posted on the agenda in ECHO for that day. The
following day we will review major problems.
38. Other Procedures These will be introduced on an as needed
basis. Taking notes Turning in papers Assemblies Progress Reports
Working Cooperatively/Group work Fire Drills/ Emergency Substitute
Teacher
39. This will be an amazing year! Mr. Eick I truly believe in
your potential and I know that you have the ability to
succeed!
40. Problem of the week 1. The problems will (usually) be
posted on Fridays, and will (usually) be due on the Monday 10 days
later. 2. Each week one winner will be chosen from among the
submitted student solutions. 3. Points will be assigned to every
submitted student solution, and at the end of the quarter there
will be a lottery in which 3 students will receive prizes , and
where a students chances of winning is proportional to the number
of points accumulated by the student. 4. Students submitting
solutions must obtain their solutions through their own work. 5.
Problem of the Week Party at end of semester.
41. Homework 1. Finish About me paper. 2. Sign up for a college
board account. 3. View the share stuff links on Echo : a. Download
and read the course description.
