COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Mathematical Studies, available as a standard level (SL) subject
only, caters to students with varied backgrounds and abilities.
Students embarking on this course need to be equipped with fundamental
skills and a rudimentary knowledge of basic processes. The nature
of mathematical studies is such that it concentrates on mathematics
which can be applied to contexts related as far as possible to
other curriculum subjects, to common general world occurrences
and to topics that relate to home, work and leisure situations.
The Internal Assessment project provides an opportunity for the
student to undertake an investigation of a mathematical nature
in the context of another subject in the curriculum, a hobby or
interest of his/her choice using skills learned before and during
the mathematical studies course.
IB EXAM DATES:
Wednesday, May 3 – Paper 1 (1.5 hour, afternoon session)
Thursday, May 4 – Paper 2 (1.5 hours, morning session)
GRADE CALCULATION:
Grades will be calculated based on a cumulative point system.
- Quizzes can range from 20-40 points. Tests can range from
50-100 points. I use the terms ‘quizzes’ and ‘tests’
loosely – don’t worry, I will let you know how long
each assessment will be.
- Being absent the day before a test or quiz does not excuse
you from taking the test on the originally scheduled day.
- Tests and quizzes missed due to excused absences must be
made up the first day you are back in school at lunch or after
school.
- Assignments relating to the Internal Assessment will vary
in points from 5-20 points. Assignment sheets will be distributed
outlining each assignment.
- Homework will be checked sporadically and graded on a five
point scale.
- IB practice problem sets and practice tests will be assigned,
collected, and graded as we approach the exam date.
Note: Due to the cumulative nature of this course, any student earning
a 1st quarter grade of a “C”, a 2nd quarter grade of
an “E”, and an “E” on the final exam will
receive an “E” for their final semester grade. REQUIRED
MATERIALS:
You MUST keep a notebook. I recommend a 3 ring binder due to the
large volume of handouts and packets,
but you are free to choose whatever fits your personal organizational
style. I **highly** recommend you keep all formal assessments
in a safe place, i.e. a separate folder at home, once they have
been returned to you. They will be an invaluable resource when
reviewing for the final and IB exam. Everyday you are required
to have a graphing calculator, notebook, straightedge, and blue/black
pens (IB exams must be written in blue or black ink).
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT DUE DATES:
There is *no excuse* for missing a deadline. If you’re sick,
fax it to the main office or have a parent, sibling, or trusted
friend bring it in. But if I don’t have the assignment by
the time the late bell rings for your class period, it will be
considered late and substantial points will be taken off.
• Topic: TBA 1st Quarter
• Evidence of research: TBA
1st Quarter
• Statement of task and actual
data to be used for project: November 28th (Monday after Thanksgiving)
• Rough draft: January 24th
(first day of second semester)
• Final draft: February 24th
OUTLINE:
MCPS Pre-Calculus with Analysis topics that overlap IB topics
will be addressed as they come up. The extensive lists of IB and
MCPS objectives will be available on the online “blackboard”
web page. 
First Semester:
• Unit I: Statistics and Probability
– IB Topics 3 and 6
• Unit II: Trigonometry and
Geometry – IB Topic 5
Second Semester:
• Unit III: Numbers and Algebra
– IB Topic 2
• Unit IV: Sets and Logic
– IB Topic 3
• Unit V: Functions –
IB Topic 4
• Unit VI: Financial Mathematics
– IB Topic 8
• Unit VII: Introductory Differential
Calculus – IB Topic 7
• Comprehensive IB exam review
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
This applies to both written work and oral presentations. Examples
of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, the following:
the willful giving or receiving of an unauthorized text, unfair,
dishonest, or unscrupulous advantage in academic work over other
students using fraud, duress, deception, theft, trickery, talking,
signs, gestures, copying, or any other methodology. Taken from
Article 14 of the Vade Mecum: Procedures Manual for IB Coordinators
and Teacher: Teachers are expected to try to ensure that
work submitted by a candidate for assessment is the candidate’s
own work and to report any cases of suspected malpractice by candidates
to the IB Coordinator.
CONTACTS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL:
Ms. Straus - Email
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