AP CALCULUS-AB
Course Syllabus
2007-2008
Ms. Grassl
Course Description: This course covers all of the topics found in
a first semester college calculus series. At the completion of the course
students will be prepared and expected to take the Advanced Placement Calculus
AB Exam. The exam will be given May 7th, 2008 (mark your calendar!).
The purpose of this class is to prepare you to pass the AP Exam. We
will work together as a team to reach our goal of everyone passing.
Grading: Homework will be assigned everyday, including test
days. It will be collected once a week and will be graded for completeness
and a single random problem will be graded for correctness. Occasionally
there will be actual past AP Calculus Exam questions assigned for homework
and more time will be given to complete those assignments. There will
be 5 tests first semester and 3 the second semester. Tests will typically
take an entire block period.
Tests = 75% of grade
Homework = 25% of grade
The semester grade is based on the total points earned during
the semester. It is NOT the average of the two quarter grades.
The 1st and 3rd quarter grades are just progress reports towards the semester
grades.
Calculators: Students will need to have daily access to a graphing
calculator. If one is not available for their use outside of the classroom
the school will check one out to them. A list of calculators that are
acceptable for the AP Exam is available.
Extras: This is a very rigorous course that will hopefully be
enjoyable for everyone. Please know that I am here to help you; do
not hesitate to come to me for help before or after class. I am even
willing to meet with a group of students outside of class time.
I will make grades available online via my classroom website.
You can access my website through the El Molino website at: www.elmolino.org.
Please check your grades often and let me know if you notice any discrepancies.
Contact Information:
Email: lgrassl@elmolino.org
Phone: 824-6550