Mrs. Shockey’s 
                   Introduction to Calculus 
                                
                        tlw15@scasd.org 
                                
         This course is designed for those students who have successfully 
      completed precalculus or advanced precalculus.  The skills taught in this 
       course will prepare you for your college math requirements next year. 
       However, we will NOT be preparing you to take the AP test in the spring. 
                                
       
      Topics Covered: 
          ➢Functions, Data Analysis, and Mathematical Modeling (review of 
            linear and exponential functions in context) 
          ➢ Limits and Continuity 
          ➢Derivatives 
          ➢Anti-derivatives and Differential Equations 
          ➢Integrals 
       
       
      Materials Needed: 
        ✓ Textbook ​– ​Hughes-Hallett: Applied Calculus, Second Edition​.  I 
          also have the book available electronically via Scoodle.  
        ✓ Chapter Packet ​– This will be supplied by me.  It will include your 
          section notes and practice worksheets 
        ✓ Calculator​ – You will be assigned your own TI graphing calculator. 
          You are asked to supply your own batteries when needed and return 
          this same calculator, in good condition, to me at the end of the 
          school year.  
        ✓ Chromebook​ - You will need your Chromebook to access the 
          electronic textbook, course calendar on Canvas, and Khan 
          Academy. 
       
       
      HELP: 
        ➢If you are wasting class time, I will NOT offer you additional help 
          outside of class.  Make the most of our scheduled time together. 
        ➢ If you need it, don’t be afraid to ask for it!  If we do not share any 
          common free time outside of class, I can point you in the right 
          direction. 
       
       
       I follow the ​ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY​ as found in the student 
                            handbook. 
       
       
                      Grading Policies 
       
        ➢ Homework Quizzes – 10%​ - Homework practice sets are designed to give 
          you practice applying the skills that were introduced during each lesson. 
          These practice sets will include problems from the textbook, handouts, 
          and Khan Academy assignments.  ​Working through the selected problems 
          is for your benefit!​  Assigned practice sets will NOT be checked for 
          completion points.  Instead, you will have quizzes that contain problems 
          from the assigned homework practice.  These quizzes will be announced, 
          but can not be retaken.  This is your opportunity to demonstrate that you’ve 
          been doing the homework and that you understand the daily material.  So, 
          take the homework problems seriously, check the accuracy of your work, 
          and ask questions in class when I ask you if you have any. 
       
        ➢ Teamwork/Classwork – 15%​ - During each chapter, you will have the 
          opportunity to work on a set of graded problems with fellow classmates. 
          These teamwork exercises are an excellent learning tool and usually 
          result in good grades. 
              
        ➢ Assessments – 75%​ -  Prior to every quiz and test, you will be given a 
          practice quiz/test, which will serve as an excellent study guide.  Keys to 
          these will always be made available to you on Scoodle. 
           
       
                Important Notes on Absences 
                               
      o If you miss class because of a field trip or other planned trip, it is YOUR 
        RESPONSIBILITY to get the work that you will miss AHEAD OF TIME.  
      o Everything that you need is on Canvas.  You are expected to be resourceful. 
        It’s an important life skill!  In the event of any absence, please check the 
        Canvas calendar to see what you missed and try your best to keep on top of 
        your work. 
      o If you miss an in-class, graded activity, you will make it up in class during 
        the next class period that you are present.  It is important that you stay on top 
        of your work and also that I can give everyone timely feedback. 
      o If you are absent during the class prior to a scheduled test or quiz, it is 
        expected that you will take the test or quiz as scheduled.  You didn’t miss any 
        instruction on new material.  All review materials are accessible in your 
        packets and keys are on Canvas.   You are expected to be able to prepare 
        yourself outside of class.  If you are feeling unprepared, you MUST contact 
        me BEFORE the day of the test or quiz to either get help or speak about an 
        appropriate time to get the help that you need.  PLAN AHEAD!  You must 
        show effort and preparation in order to earn extra preparation time.  
      o If you miss a test or quiz, you have one week (five school days) to make it up. 
        Your grade on the assessment will be lowered by 10% for each class day 
        beyond the five-day window that you do not take it.  It is in your best interest 
        to make up work in a timely manner.  There is a VERY strong correlation 
        between timeliness and grades.