ERHS Math Department

Chin-Sung Lin

CALCULUSINTRODUCTION AND ORGANIZATION

STUDENT INFORMATION FORM

• Fill in your basic information

• Share with me your interests and strengths

• Think about your future……

• Tell me your issues and concerns about learning

• What are your goals/expectations?

(The forms will be collected at the end of the class)

BASIC INFO OF MR. LIN

• Name: Chin-Sung Lin

• Academic Background: BSEE, MSEE, MST

• Working Experience: Research, HW Design Engineer & Teacher

• Teaching Experience: Math, Physics, Technology

• Current Courses: Calculus, Physics, Robotics and Engineering Design

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COURSE GOALS

• Describe, analyze and predict real world phenomena with continual change

• Concepts, skills, technology & perspectives of calculus

• Differentiation, integration & their relationship

• Communicate mathematics effectively

• Readiness for the college-level courses

REQUIRED MATERIAL

• A wide ruled composition notebook (9 ¾ x 7 ½ in)

• A binder or several pocket folders to hold letter-size worksheets and test paper

• A graphing calculator: TI-83 or TI-84 required

GRADING POLICY

• Class participation (10%)

• Homework assignments (20%)

• Mini-project (10%)

• Quizzes and exams (60%)

SUPPORT

• Extra-Help Time: 9th period, Monday

• After school tutoring

RESOURCE• Class website

Section 1: http://erhsnyc.org/apps/classes/show_class.jsp?classREC_ID=487203

Section 2:

http://erhsnyc.org/apps/classes/show_class.jsp?classREC_ID=487204

• Class Blog

http://calculus2012-2013.blogspot.com/

• University of Houston calculus website

Register: http://www.estudy.uh.edu/apcalculuswebapps/

SUMMER PACKETS & DIAGNOSTIC

• Status of summer packets?

• Diagnostic test. When?

INTRODUCTION LETTER

• Introduction letter

• Syllabus

• Pacing calendar

(Return slips will be collected next Monday.)

CLASSROOM RULES

• No food, gum & drink

• Attending class on time and ready to work

• Limited restroom access

• Students are responsible for the absence

• Taking notes

• Complete and submit assignments on time

• Review each day’s lesson

• Respect for fellow students and their right to learn

TOMORROW & BEYOND

• Summer packet I solution

• Textbook distribution

• Seating

• University of Houston site

CALCULUS: INTRODUCTION & ORGANIZATION

Q & A