1. Welcome to Back to School Night!
Mrs. Oygenblik – Math Department
Precalculus-Statistics
IB Math SL

2. A little about myself
Honor Graduate of National Pedagogical University, Kiev, Ukraine
Master’s Degree in Mathematics
Master’s Degree in Physics Education
Graduate of Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York
Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy

3. What is IB Math SL ?
International Baccalaureate Mathematics Standard Level (Calculus) -
part of International Diploma Programme
Sequenced after successful completion of Precalculus-Statistics course
Recognized by colleges on the level of AP courses

4. IB Math SL credit accepted by –
University of Florida
Georgia Tech
University of Missouri
Texas Tech University
University of North Texas
University of Georgia
Rochester Institute of
Technology*
Temple University
University of Colorado Springs
Oregon State University
University of Maryland
The Mason University
Etc.

5. Specifics of the Course
It is concentrated on exploration of concepts of differential and integral calculus.
Previously learned concepts will be reviewed:
Linear, quadratics, inverse, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic (analytic and graphic approaches); sequences and series
All trigonometric functions (analytic and graphic approaches)
Vectors - 2D, 3D, applications
Statistics and probability
Course includes an Exploration Paper on the topic of one’s choice (Internal Assessment) and two IB Assessment papers (External Assessment).

6. Textbooks Used / Suggested
Recommended for Home review
Class / Homework
Electronic version of the textbook is uploaded on my Website

7. Grading Policy Handbook – MCVSD Grading Policy Course Specific
Primary Assessments (tests, projects, problem sets) – 60%
Secondary Assessments (quizzes, problem sets) – 30%
Other Assessment (homework, classwork) – 10%
Late work / missing assignments are accepted as per district policy – 10% grade reduction per calendar day
Course Specific
External Assessment Internal Assessment (Exploration)
80%: Paper 1 – 40% %
Paper 2 – 40%

8. Daily assignments Homework Assigned every night
Will be checked and all questions addressed every day
Minor & Major assessments and assignments dates are posted in “Calendar of Assessments” on my Wiki

9. Extra Help – Office Hours
Offered during lunch at least 2 times a week
Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Friday in rm 218
Also by an appointment – per student request
Mandatory if grade is below a 77
(Pupil Improvement Plan will be implemented)

10. All Information And Recourses are available on my Wiki:
friendlymath.pbworks.com
Could be accessed trough BTHS main site

11. Have a Great Year!