Welcome to IB Mathematics. This two-year course is designed for students who have a strong foundation in basic mathematical concepts. The topics covered in this course include: * Algebra * Functions * Equations * Circular functions * Trigonometry * Vectors * Statistics * Probability * Calculus
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Resources:
* Textbook: Mathematics SL 3rd edition. Haese Mathematics 2012
ISBN: 978-1-921972-08-9
* Edmodo: A virtual learning website where students can get homework assignments, ask homework questions, access class documents, and communicate with peers. https://iam.edmodo.com/ * Class code: ybu2s4
* Quest: Virtual learning website where students will complete graded homework assignments. https://quest.cns.utexas.edu/
* Graphing Calculator. Recommended for this course and all subsequent math courses. The Ti-Nspire or Ti-84 plus silver edition are both good choices. http://education.ti.com
* Khan Academy: http://www.khanacademy.org. Will be used to provide students with alternative resources.
* Geometer’s Sketchpad: Graphing software. Will be installed on student computers. http://www.dynamicgeometry.com/
* Additional print, online resources and worksheets may be used.
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Assignments:
There will be several types of assignments that will be completed throughout this course. All of these assignments will contribute towards your final grade.
* Homework: These assignments will be graded on completion. These assignments are designed as additional practice of skills taught in class. Homework assignments may not always be graded, but are very important towards achieving mastery. Each graded homework assignment will be worth 3 total points. Missing or partially completed homework assignments will earn 0, 1, or 2 points.
* Quest: These