Post on 16-Oct-2020
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Year 1 - Summer Packet
Dear IB Mathematics Student,
The following summer assignment is designed to prepare you for the forthcoming IB Math SL
course. As you might be aware the IB Math SL course is rigorous and is designed to promote and develop
internationally minded individuals who strive to be inquirers, thinkers, communicators and reflective,
among many other fine qualities.
The following packet of questions is designed to help you develop a sense of what it will take to
earn a diploma from the International Baccalaureate Program. You will need to research topics [i.e. find
instructional videos via YouTube, Khan Academy, Brightstorm, etc.] You may also learn that
mathematical reasoning is not limited to formulas and calculations that simply ask you to find . Your
ability to organize your thoughts … use problems solving techniques such as:
● Draw a Diagram, or Picture
● Look for a Pattern
● Make a Systematic List, or Table
● Reason Out Loud, Use Verbal Strategies
● Work Backwards
I personally suggest that modeling the problem through drawing it out and talking it out works best. I
found that it has the greatest impact and therefore the most significant potential for leading you to a
solution.
This packet is to be handed in to your IB Mathematics teacher (Mrs. Svoboda) at the end of the fourth full
day of the school year. All work must be shown on separate paper ... attached to the packet. Failure
to show work will result in a lower grade. Completion of this packet is worth one-half of a major test
grade and will be counted in your first marking period grade.
Please feel free to contact me anytime over the summer. That being said … please take the time to
research the topic before contacting me. It will be the first thing I ask you, “What strategies have you
attempted and which websites have you reviewed before contacting me?” Perseverance and intelligent
research will be vital to your successfully earning an International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Instructor: Mrs. Svoboda
Join my Remind class: use class code: ahd469e
Email: svoboda.shelia@district205.net
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Your Name: _____________________________________________
Timeline
Here is a suggested timeline for you. Pacing or good time management is a major component in
solving most problems. Please feel free to contact me by email or through Remind if you have
any questions.
ALL work will be collected at the beginning of the school year … please keep track of
your work!
Week One: June 10-16 Questions #1 through #13
Week Two: June 17-23 Questions #14 through #26
Week Three: June 24-June 30 Questions #27 through #39
Week Four: July 1-7 Questions #40 through #52
Week Five: July 8-14 Questions #53 through #65
Week Six: July 15-21 Questions #66 through #78
Week Seven: July 22-28 Questions #79 through #90
At this pace you should be done before August!!!
Just organize your solutions into a folder and go “Back to School Shopping!”
If you work as a team in completing the work (library study sessions) you will be developing the
skills you’ll need to get through any course in college … “Mastering of the Art of Effective
Collegiality.” Remember these are study sessions NOT CHEATY sessions!!! Remember if you
come to me in August without having MASTERED many of these topics you will find yourself
struggling in IB (possibly struggling in math for the first time ever – that will stink).
However, if you are honest and really learn everything in this packet you can … I promise IB
can be a mind-blowingly cool class!
Good Luck!!
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Now enjoy the rest of your summer! That is an Order!!
See Ya Soon!!