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Math Studies IB

Math Studies IB. Welcome! Please sign in and take a seat. Mrs. Kristen Skaff. About Mrs. Skaff. 4 th Year at NPHS Schedule: 1 st Period: Geometry CP 2 nd Period: AP Statistics/Math Studies IB 3 rd Period: AP Statistics 4 th Period: Algebra 1 5 th Period: Cheer Advisor

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Math Studies IB

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  1. Math Studies IB Welcome! Please sign in and take a seat. Mrs. Kristen Skaff

  2. About Mrs. Skaff • 4th Year at NPHS • Schedule: • 1st Period: Geometry CP • 2nd Period: AP Statistics/Math Studies IB • 3rd Period: AP Statistics • 4th Period: Algebra 1 • 5th Period: Cheer Advisor • Education: Westlake High School, UCLA, Cal Lutheran University

  3. Why are the desks arranged like this? • GROUP COLLABORATION!!!! • Students work together and help one another. • Helping others helps students learn!

  4. IB Learner Profile • IB learners strive to be: • Inquirers • Knowledgeable • Thinkers • Communicators • Principled • Open-Minded • Caring • Risk-Takers • Balanced • Reflective

  5. About Math Studies IB • “This course is available at SL only. It 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.” • Math for well-rounded students who don’t necessarily think of themselves as “math people” • Prepare students for college level Calculus or Statistics

  6. About Math Studies IB • Topic 1 – Introduction to Graphing Calculator • Topic 2 – Number and Algebra • Topic 3 – Sets, logic and probability • Topic 4 – Functions • Topic 5 – Geometry and Trigonometry • Topic 6 – Statistics • Topic 7 – Introductory differential calculus • Topic 8 – Financial mathematics

  7. About Math Studies IB • The course concentrates on mathematics that can be applied to contexts related as far as possible to other subjects being studied, to common real-world occurrences and to topics that relate to home, work and leisure situations. • The course includes project work, a feature unique within this group of courses: students must produce a project, a piece of written work based on personal research, guided and supervised by the teacher. • The project provides an opportunity for students to carry out a mathematical investigation in the context of another course being studied, a hobby or interest of their choice using skills learned before and during the course. This process allows students to ask and answer their own questions.

  8. About Math Studies IB • External Assessment in May (2 days) • Paper 1 • Paper 2 • Internal Assessment (Due in December) • 20% of IB Mark • 10% of Class Mark

  9. Needed Supplies • Pencils/Erasers or Pens • Paper • Graphing Calculator

  10. Grading Policy • Grades are weighted in the following categories: • 50% -- Tests and Quizzes • 20% -- Classwork and Homework • 10% -- Project • 20% -- Midterm/Final Exam

  11. Homework • 20% Homework/Classwork • Homework is assigned every class • PRACTICE PRACTICEPRACTICE • Students are typically given time in class to begin their work. • No late work accepted

  12. Cell Phone/i-Pod policy • NO CELL PHONES are allowed in class. • Technology is a huge distraction. • I allow students to listen to music when they begin their homework. • This policy will change if students abuse this privilege • If I see a cell phone during the lesson or see that one is being used as anything other than an ipod during work time it will be taken and turned into the office.

  13. Website • www.panthermath.weebly.com • Homework assignments and daily schedule posted. • Upcoming tests announcements

  14. How to Help • Semester 1: College Applications • Semester 2: The dangers of Senioritis • Communication • Email is the best way to contact me • kristenskaff@conejousd.org

  15. Wishlist • Paper (Graph, Lined, and Computer) • Kleenex! • AAA Batteries! • Any other office supplies you are getting rid of =) • Calculators, Pencils, Erasers, Whiteboard Markers, Notebooks, Binder Clips, protractors

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