Course: Introduction to Calculus
Instructor: Mr. Kasner Classroom: 562 Periods: 1st, 3rd
Office Phone: 691-1504 Email address: [email protected]
Content: The course content will consist of the following topics: Elementary functions (algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic); limits; continuity; differential calculus; applications of derivatives; integral calculus; applications of integrals
Textbook: Calculus, 5th edition by Larson, Hostetler, and Edwards
Materials Needed: Textbook (provided)
Notebook (s) / Binders & Loose-Leaf
Graphing calculator
Classroom Policy: (1) All students should come to class prepared each day. That means that you should be in your seat when the bell rings with all your materials. To arrive late on a jobsite is unacceptable, so I would be doing you a great injustice by letting you arrive late to class. In other words, tardies are simply not allowed. The policy regarding tardies as outlined in the Millard North Student Handbook will be strictly adhered to.
3 tardies – detention with me
6 tardies – referral to the office and assigned detention
9 tardies – Saturday School.
(2) All materials need to be brought with the student each day. You will need your textbook, notebook, and writing utensil EVERY DAY. “To fail to prepare is to prepare to fail.”
(3) Disrespect (to the teacher, another student, or oneself) is simply not tolerated.
All students will be expected to adhere to the classroom policies and procedures as outlined in the Millard North Student Handbook. If you don’t have a copy of the handbook, obtain one from the office.
Grading Scale: The districts grading scale will be followed concerning semester and quarter grades:
The semester grade is determined by the following:
Quarter 1 grade à 40%
Quarter 2 grade à 40%
Semester Test à 20%
The following percentages determine the grade you receive:
93%-100% à “1”
85% - 92% à “2”
77% - 84% à “3”
68% - 76% à “4”
below 68% à “5”
Determining Grades: Grades will be determined based on the total number of points based on homework, quizzes (pop and announced), tests, assessments, presentations and projects.
Homework: Homework will be given each day. The sole purpose of homework is to prepare you for quizzes and tests. While homework may not count for many points, it is by far the most important category. That is where you begin to understand the material. Homework will either be graded on completion (1 points per assignment) or on accuracy (in which case I will collect, grade and return). Homework will account for roughly 15% of the final grade.
Pop Quizzes: Pop quizzes will be unannounced quizzes to check and see who is paying attention to and understanding the homework that they have been assigned. These will account for roughly 15% of the final grade and should be “easy points” provided students are putting forth effort towards the nightly homework.
Announced Quizzes: Quizzes will be give approximately every 2 weeks. Each will be announced plenty ahead of time. Announced quizzes will account for roughly 20% of the final grade.
Tests: Tests will occur at the end of each chapter. Tests are a majority of you quarter grade (approximately 50%). The tests stress applying what you have learned in class, on homework and on quizzes. Alternate assessments and or projects may take the place of a test.
Information: Each student will receive a quarter assignment sheet with your daily assignments. You will be expected to have your homework completed and in class on the day it is due (even if you are absent the day before). Approximately 30 to 60 minutes outside of class should be anticipated each night to properly prepare for the next day.
Office Hours: 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. on T, Th, F (or earlier by appointment)
3:00 – 4:15 p.m. on M – F (or later by appointment)
4th Period
*** I do help out with basketball and track, so during those seasons I would appreciate if you could email me to let me know what time works for you in case extra help is needed.