Course DescriptionIn this course, The IB Mathematics Studies Year 1 course is designed as the first part of a two-year course. Successful completion of the two-year IB Studies course

prepares students for studies in entry level math courses at the university level with an emphasis on statistics.

This course is available only at standard level, and is equivalent in status to mathematics SL, but addresses different needs. It has an emphasis on applications of mathematics, and the largest section is on statistical techniques. It is designed for students with varied mathematical backgrounds and abilities. It offers students opportunities to learn important concepts and techniques and to gain an understanding of a wide variety of mathematical topics. It prepares students to be able to solve problems in a variety of settings, to develop more sophisticated mathematical reasoning and to enhance their critical thinking.

The individual project is an extended piece of work based on personal research involving the collection, analysis and evaluation of data. Students taking this course are well prepared for a career in social sciences, humanities, languages or arts. These students may need to utilize the statistics and logical reasoning that they have learned as part of the mathematical studies SL course in their future studies.

Online Resources

Create an account at www.learnboost.com and enter course access code to gain access to information such as grades, upcoming assignments and due dates. Students will be given a log in and password for this course. Parents can also sign up to view their students' account information.

Instructional videos can be accessed at www.khanacademy.org. Students will be given a log in and password for this website.

All course information is available at:

www.shannonking.yolasite.com

Instructor Information

Mrs. King Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 16:30

e-mail: shannon-king@svk.qsi.org

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★ Be prompt

★ Be prepared

★ Be productive

★ Be positive

★ Be polite

Parents Will Be Contacted When...✦ The student comes late to class 2 and more times per quintile

✦ The student is using their phone during class for non-educational purposes

✦ The student has more than three missing assignments

✦ The student is struggling with a concept and needs additional help after school

IB Math Studies Year 1 Course Syllabus - 2017-2018

Units and Topics Covered:

E01 – Rules and Tools of Algebra

The aims of this topic are to introduce some basic elements and concepts of mathematics, and to link these to financial and other applications.

E03 – Descriptive Statistics

Students will classify data as discrete or continuous, construct frequency tables, and calculate measures of central tendency.

E06 – Statistics

Students will develop techniques in inferential statistics in order to analyze sets of data, draw conclusions and interpret these.

E07 – Statistical Correlation

Students will develop techniques in inferential statistics in order to analyze sets of Bivariate data, draw conclusions and interpret these using Chi squared Test.

E08 – Geometry

Students will to develop the ability to draw clear diagrams in two dimensions, and to apply appropriate geometric and techniques to problem-solving in two and three dimensions.

E02 – Linear and Quadratic Models (from year 2 curriculum)

Students will develop understanding of some mathematical functions that can be used to model practical linear and quadratic situations.

E03 – Exponential and Other Models (from year 2 curriculum)

Students will develop understanding of some mathematical functions that can be used to model exponential and other practical situations.

E04 – Basics of Graphing (from year 2 curriculum)

Students will develop understanding of the basics of graphing including how to find critical parts of a graph, and interpreting those values.

E05 – Introduction to Calculus (from year 2 curriculum)

Students will develop understanding of the basics of graphing including how to find critical parts of a graph, and interpreting those values.

E06 – Calculating Derivatives (from year 2 curriculum)

Students will be introduced the concept of the derivative of a function and if possible apply to optimization problems.

E07 – Application of Derivatives (from year 2 curriculum)

Students will apply the concept of the derivative of a function to optimization problems.

Course Requirements

Every day, students need to bring to class:

★ Mathematics book (text or online)

★ Graphing calculator - TI-83 or TI-84

★ 2 sharpened pencils

★ eraser

★ notebook with graphing paper

★ folder or binder specifically for mathematics

Grades

★ A = In addition to B level work, has shown consistent problem solving skills in work

★ B = student has completed all assigned work, demonstrated participation in class, and scored 90% or better on all quizzes and tests

★ P = Unit is in progress. Student is currently working on this material.

★ H = Student is struggling to understand this unit and needs to come back it later.

★ D = Student has not shown effort in this unit and therefore has not mastered all skills and/or has not completed all work and/or has not achieved 90% or better on all quizzes/tests

IB Math Studies Year 1 Course Syllabus - 2017-2018

IB Math Studies Year 1 Course Syllabus - 2017-2018