Transcript Welcome to Mathematics SL

Welcome to
Mathematical Studies SL
Instructor: Pratibha Sinha
Email: [email protected]
Tutorials : Advisory period or by appointment
About Me
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Mrs. Pratibha Sinha
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12th year at North Hills
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Taught PYP, MYP, and DP
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Department Chair
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Currently teach IB Math SL, IB Math Studies SL, and AQR
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Offer Math Lab (during advisory)
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Offer tutorials in advisory each day
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Best way to contact: email – [email protected]
IB Mathematics Standard Level
Goals:
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Know and use mathematical concepts and principles.
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Read, interpret, and solve a given problem using appropriate mathematical
terms.
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Organize and present mathematical information
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Know and use appropriate notation and terminology
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Select and use appropriate mathematical strategies and techniques
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Recognize patterns
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Use appropriate technological devices as mathematical tools
IB Mathematics Standard Level
Topics:
 Numbers and Number Sets
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Statistics
Logic and Probability
Financial Mathematics
Functions and Algebra
Geometry and Trigonometry
Differential Calculus
Course Grading:
3 Categories
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Tests (summative assessment given at the end of each
unit): 50%
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Quiz (given each class as formative assessment): 30%
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Homework/Exit tickets (given each class as a CFU): 20%
IB Assessments
Internal Assessment
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Also called Math Project (20%)
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Independent out-of-school project with a written report (2000 words)
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Should provide an evidence of solid understanding of course objectives
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rubric provided (describing the process is a big part)
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introduced at the end of 1st quarter
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rough draft due at the beginning of 3rd quarter
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feedback provided within 2 weeks of submission
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final draft due in the 2nd week of February (tentative)
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Out of 20 points/weighs 20% of overall IB math grade
IB Assessments
External Assessment
Paper 1
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May 4, 2016–afternoon
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Points: 90
calculator allowed
Covers all topics
15 short questions (6
points each)
Paper 2
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May 5, 2016 – morning
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Points: 90
Calculator allowed
Covers all topics
6 long questions (15
points each)