1. MATH IB SL Elizabeth Casarico ***** If you have any questions throughout the year, the easiest way to contact me is through e-mail. I may be reached at elicas@ bergen.org.***** Students use both edmodo and class website: http://users.bergen.org/elicashttp://users.bergen.org/elicas

2. FLIPPED CLASSROOM We are flipping the classroom this year for both Math IB SL and Calculus 1. What is flipping? flipping

3. GRADES: Tests, Quizzes, WSQs, and Portfolios Quizzes - We will try to have a quiz every two weeks. They may be of the following form: Short answer or Explanation Quickie Quiz Video/Educreations quiz Tests - Periodically we will have tests, 2 or 3 a trimester. If you score below an 80%, you may take a retest (within 2 weeks) to improve your grade. The highest grade you can receive on a retest is an 80. There are NO retakes on quizzes. WSQ (watch-summary-question) Portfolio/Project - We will have a portfolio/project each trimester. They involve in depth writing and solutions to a particular problem. These assignments will give you the opportunity to explore mathematical topics and to clearly communicate your findings. They must be typed with complete sentences. All math/equations must be in a correct format. The written work that you submit must be entirely your own.

4. IB Math Score – comprised of 3 parts Thursday, May 13, 2014 (PM) – Paper 1 1.5 hours Calculator NOT allowed Short response and extended response questions based on the core of the syllabus 90 marks total 40% of IB Math SL score Friday, May 14, 2014 (AM) – Paper 2 1.5 hours Calculator allowed Short response and extended response questions based on the core of the syllabus 90 marks total 40% of IB Math SL score Portfolio (Internal Assessment) Completed throughout the academic year 1 written papers (students investigate their OWN topic) 20 marks total 20% of IB Math SL score

6. CALCULUS 1 ElizabethCasarico Elizabeth Casarico ***** If you have any questions throughout the year, the easiest way to contact me is through e-mail. I may be reached at elicas@ bergen.org.***** Students use both edmodo and class website: www.users.bergen.org/elicaswww.users.bergen.org/elicas

7. FLIPPED CLASSROOM We are flipping the classroom this year for both Math IB SL and Calculus 1. What is flipping? flipping

8. TESTS, QUIZZES, GRADED ASSIGNMENTS and PORTFOLIO/PROJECT Quizzes - We will try to have a quiz every two weeks. They may be of the following form HW Quiz – problems taken directly from homework Short answer or Explanation Quickie Quiz Tests - Periodically we will have tests, 2 or 3 a trimester. You will be informed in advance. If you score below an 80%, you may take a retest (within 2 weeks) to improve your grade. The highest grade you can receive on a retest is an 80. There are NO retakes on quizzes. Homework/PQs Graded Assignments – Throughout the year you will be given sets of problems, computer or calculator activities which will be evaluated in a more traditional way. Point values for each assignment will be given when the assignment is made. A 10% late fee will be applied for each day late. Portfolio/Project - We will have a portfolio/project each trimester. They involve in depth writing and solutions to a particular problem. They must be typed with complete sentences. All math/equations must be in a correct format. A 10% late fee will be applied for each day late.