AP Calculus BC Mr. Adcock Fall 2001

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Welcome to Parents' Night 2008
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Mr. AdcockFall 2008
Intermediate Algebra

• Math is the great equalizer. -- Jamie Escalante

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Who Am I?

• Experience
• 16th year at CLS
• Degrees
• B.S. in math education from UIUC
• M.S. in mathematics from NIU
• Family
• Wife Lori (CLS grad)
• Daughter Grace 6 yrs.

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Who Am I?

• Philosophies of Teaching
• Must continue learning right along with students
• Find applications of mathematics to make it
  relevant to the students
• Technology and mental math are equally important

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What Is Intermediate Algebra?

• Follow-up to Applied Geometry or Geometry
• Equivalent to Applied Algebra 2
• Slower pace than Advanced Algebra with Trig
• Preparation to take Advanced Algebra
• Necessary for success in college math classes

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What Materials Are Required?

• Scientific or graphing calculator (you must have
  your own!)
• Class text
• Elementary and Intermediate Algebra by Larson and
  Hostetler
• Notebook
• Minimum of 150 pages

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How Is My Grade Determined?

• Grading Scale
• -96.5 A
• 92.5-96.4 A
• 89.5-92.4 A-
• 86.5-89.4 B
• 82.5-86.4 B
• 79.5-82.4 B-
• 76.5-79.4 C
• 72.5-76.4 C

• 69.5-72.4 C-
• 66.5-69.4 D
• 62.5-66.4 D
• 59.5-62.4 D-
• 59.4 and Below F

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How Is My Grade Determined?

• Chapter Tests
• Key yardstick for measuring progress and
  remediation
• Quizzes
• Covers multiple sections, given each week
• Notebook quizzes given every two weeks
• Encourages notetaking skills
• CANNOT use notes of others for quiz
• Homework quizzes given every two days
• Covers two HW questions from previous two days of
  assignments
• Homework
• Most important part of success in class

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How Is My Grade Determined?

• Homework
• Given on a daily basis
• Questions answered daily
• DONT FALL BEHIND!!!!
• Marked down 10 each day late
• MUST HAVE 60 HW AVG. TO PASS ANY QUARTER!!!!

• Scale for Homework (3 pts. per section)
• 3 pts. Between 90-100 attempted, all work
  shown
• 2 pts. Between 75-89 attempted, all work shown
• 1 pt. Between 60-74 attempted, all work shown
• 0 pts. Less than 60 attempted and/or
  inadequate work shown

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Test Quiz Procedure

• On all chapter tests and designated quizzes,
  intermediate algebra students achieving a score
  of less than 80 will have the opportunity to
  take a retest/requiz covering similar material.
• Conditions
• Must score 80 or below on first test/quiz
• HW for unit at or above 90
• Corrections on 1st test/quiz made in 1 week
• Highest possible score on retest 80

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What Is The Bonus Point System?

• To encourage homework participation and cut down
  on tardies
• Each student assigned 20 bonus points at the
  beginning of each quarter
• Not earned until end of quarter
• Points deducted for
• Missing assignment (_at_ 2 points)
• Failure to participate in class activity (_at_ 2
  points)
• Tardies (_at_ 1 point)
• Can raise grade by as much as 6-7!

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When Can I Get Help?

• Free periods
• 4th period
• 9th period
• Before school
• 645-715
• After school
• Beginning in October
• Until 330
• Tutoring Center

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What Should I Do If Im Absent?

• Copy class notes from peers
• Make up missed work ASAP
• One week to complete
• Ask for pass
• Ask for help
• Peers
• Mr. A
• Tutors

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What Can I Get More Information About This Course?

• Check out my faculty website
• Go to the CLS webpage www.d155.org/cls
• Click on the Faculty hyperlink
• Click on my name
• Information on website
• Course syllabus
• Semester assignment guide
• Majority of class worksheets

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What Do I Need To Know About Class Procedure?

• Please dont crowd the door at the end of the
  period
• Two free restroom/locker passes per quarter
• Tardies begin to accumulate thereafter
• No food, candy, or drink
• Must be thrown in garbage before class
• No cell phones
• Must be kept in your locker

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What Do I Need To Know About Class Procedure?

• iPods and CD players ok on limited basis
• May be used during HW time
• Must be put away during all other classtime
  activities (including tests quizzes)

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What Does Mr. A Expect Of Me?

• Be on time
• Listen for and follow directions
• Respect others, their beliefs, and their space
• Respect the right of others to speak without
  interruption
• Respect the right of others to learn

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What Does Mr. A Expect Of Me?

• STAY FOCUSED!
• TRY TO ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST!
• REMEMBER THIS IS A TEAM EFFORT!
• FOLLOW THE CORE VALUES OF OUR SCHOOL!
• AND...

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What Does Mr. A Expect Of Me?

• HAVE FUN!!!

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What Can I Do To Help My Child If He Is Having
Difficulty?

• Ask to see homework every night.
• Difficulties usually result from inconsistent
  efforts on assignments
• Make sure that he/she is seeking help
• In class, during free periods from me or tutors
• Ask to see his/her grades
• Posted every Monday
• Check grades online
• Feel free to call me at school or e-mail me
• [phone] ext. 247 or adcock_at_d155.org

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Whats In The Future For Intermediate Algebra
Students?
Intermediate Alg. This Year
Advanced Algebra with Trig (CLS) Or College
Equivalent Next Year
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING TONIGHT!

• AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR
  CHILDS EDUCATION!

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME AT adcock_at_d155.org!
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How Do CLS Students Perform on National Tests?

• 2003 ACT Results
• For all juniors
• CLS 22.4
• State 22.5
• National 21.6
• For juniors taking more than a core curriculum
• CLS 25.2
• State 22.9
• National 21.7