Introduction to Calculus Syllabus 21/22 
               Instructor                                    Course Overview 
               Noreen Harris                                 This course will examine polynomial, rational, exponential and trigonometric functions and their 
                                                             transformations. The course will also introduce basic differential and integral calculus, including 
                                                             applications in Vectors, Statistics, and Probability. 
               Email                                         Pre-requisites: Pre-Calculus or Advanced Algebra 2  
               nharris@amphi.com                             Textbook: Mathematics for the International Student SL 
                                                             Required Course Materials 
               Phone                                                     1 Composition Book (grid paper is the coolest, college ruled is fine) 
               520-696-5666                                              Pencils (no pen) 
                                                                         Highlighters in all 6 colors  
                                                                         3 ring binder and dividers 
               Classroom                                                 Graphing Calculator (TI 84 is best)  
               G 712                                                      If you are having trouble getting the calculator we can arrange to 
                                                                          borrow one from the bookstore 
               Website                                                                Please turn in TI points to Ms. Harris 
                                                             Grading Policy 
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               Tutorial:                                     Grade Weights 
               Tuesday and Thursday                          Final Exam                                       15% 
               8:25-8:55  AM                                 Unit Exams                                       50% 
                                                             Homework Quizzes                                 20% 
                                                             Participation                                    15% 
                    Monday                               Tuesday                         Wed     1/2                           Thursday                                  Friday 
                                                                                               day 
             Bellwork                             Bellwork                            Check in quiz                 Bellwork                                 Bellwork 
             Stamp for                            Stamp for problem                   Make up any                   Stamp for Tuesday                        Stamp for problem 
                  weekend notes                        set                                  late work                      notes                                     set 
             Work on new                          Ask questions                       check Tyler                   Work on new problem                      Ask questions 
                  problem set                      Take HWQ                                                               set                                   Take HWQ 
                
             Cell Phones: Phones are to be stowed away for the duration of the class period unless otherwise accepted by Ms. Harris 
             only.  If you are distracted or are doing something inappropriate I reserve the right to confiscate your phone for the rest 
             of the class period or for the rest of the school day.   
             Bathroom: only one person out at a time.  To receive a bathroom pass you must fill out the green form, and put your 
             phone in “Phone Jail” until you return.  
             Tardies: See the tardy policy laid out on the CDO Website.  You will miss announcements and points and other 
             important things if you miss the beginning of class.  
             Be prepared for class and be respectful to Ms. Harris and your neighbors. 
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
              
           What you are graded on: 
                                  Exams/Review                   Stamp Sheet                  Bellwork/ Wed               Homework                 Final 
                                                                (Participation)                    quizzes                  Quizzes                Exam 
                                                                                              (Participation) 
          Weight                  50%                         15%                            15%                       20%                      15% 
          Points                  Exam 100 each               5 points per notes             5 points per day          10 or 20 points          # of 
                                  Review 10 pts               stamp and 5 points             for 20 pts                each                     problems 
                                                              for Problem Sets 
          Due                     End of class period         At end of the chapter          Fridays                   By the end of            Last day 
                                                              before the exam.                                         class                    of school 
          Classwork/ At           Classwork                   Both                           In class                  In class                 In class 
          home 
          Late/Absent             Students will have          If there is not a              Excused absent:           Students have            Contact 
          policy                  1 week to turn in           stamp for a problem            no need to make           till the day of          school for 
                                  the review from the         set or notes, they             it up, write absent       the exam to              taking an 
                                  date it was due (day        should complete                and the date.             complete all the         earlier 
                                  of the exam).               them and staple on             Unexcused: no             HWQ’s with no            exam if 
                                  Students will take          stamp sheet to turn            points                    penalty either           you will 
                                  the exam when they          in day of the exam.            If absent on              excused or not.          be absent 
                                  return to class.            If it is late: 3/5 points      Friday, it is due 
                                                              No penalty for                 the following 
                                                              excused absence                Monday 
          Extra                   Occasional bonus            10 points extra for            None                      None                     No 
          Credit                  questions                   having all the stamps 
          Re-do?                  Test corrections if         No                             No                        Come to tutorial         No 
                                  all homework is                                                                      to go over HWQ 
                                  completed to be                                                                      for points back  
                                  discussed with Ms. 
                                  Harris 
             Composition Books Taking notes 
             You will be watching videos made by Ms. Harris as the main "homework." Taking notes will be vital to making our time in class 
             most effective. Also have your highlighters when taking notes. A stamp will be given for each section for notes and one stamp will 
             be given for completing a problem set.  
              
             Year at a glance 
             Quarter 1 
             Chapter 3/4: Exponentials and Logarithms 
             Chapter 8: The unit circle and radian measure 
             Chapter 9: Non-right triangle trigonometry 
             Quarter 2 
             Chapter 10: Advanced Trigonometry 
             Quarter 3 
             Chapter 16: Introduction to Calculus 
             Chapter 17: Differential Calculus 
             Quarter 4 
             Chapter 18: Applications of Differential Calculus 
             Chapter 19: Derivatives of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 
             Chapter 20: Derivatives of trigonometry 
              
              
              
              
              
       
       
     Attendance and Classroom expectations Due Monday Aug 9th 
     Students are expected to be kind, respectful, and motivated to learn.   
      
     As a student who is potentially earning credit for this course which means we expect you to be here and on 
     time.  Good attendance will lead to good grades and a smoother year.  Please keep absences to a minimum.  
     There will be incentives for not missing my class. By signing this page and returning it to Ms. Harris by 
     Monday August 9th you are agreeing to the policies Ms. Harris has laid out in the syllabus.  Please include the 
     email address you use the most so I can communicate quickly and concisely.  
      
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