1. Mr. Eick
Room A206
AP Calculus AB
Please place your summer
work in the bin on my desk.
Thank you.

2. Math
History
Mr. Eick (say as IKE)

3. Where I live
Map of Suisun City CA, retrieved on Aug 21, 2011 from
website http://maps.google.com
Suisun
City
ACHS

4. My Doggies

5. My Doggies

6. Art Work

10. Halloween Costumes

13. What will we be
doing this year?

14. Goals
1. To achieve a college-level knowledge of calculus.
2. To use graphing calculator technology to solve
Calculus problems.
3. To apply Calculus to solve real-world problems.
4. To obtain a passing score on the AP Calculus
Exam.

15. • 70% Math Content & Critical Thinking (Tests & Quizzes)
• 15% Professionalism (Homework & Projects)
• 5 % Written Communication
• 5% Oral Communication (Group & Individual Presentations)
• 5% Collaboration (Class Discussions & Group Participation)
Grading

16. Fall Semester
I. Functions, Graphs and Limits
II. Derivatives
Formal definition, formulas, applications and
theorems
III. Integrals
Indefinite & Definite integrals, Riemann
Sums, The Fundamental Theorem of
Calculus

17. Spring Semester
I. Logarithmic Functions, and Inverse
Trigonometric Functions
II. Applications of Integration - Area
between 2 curves, and Volume of solid of
revolution.
III. Differential Equations – Slope Fields, and
Particular solutions
IV. Review (3-4 weeks)
V. AP Test & Other topics/ projects

18. Textbooks / Resources
1. School-issued TEXTBOOK:
Larson, Edwards:
Calculus - 9th edition.
3. Various other resources:
Websites, Worksheets, Videos, Other Math-related books
2. Recommended materials (You must purchase on your own):
a. Barron’s AP Calculus Book $29.99
b. Barron’s AP Calculus Flashcards $18.99

19. What you will need to bring every day..
1. Notebook - Spiral notebook is best.
- For notes, homework, and warm ups.
2. TI-83 graphing calculator
- Or similar.
3. Pencils - I do not accept work in INK
Suggested (not required)
– Textbook
-- Graph Paper

20. • Class Rules
• Procedures

21. RULES

22. Following The Rules will result in . .
• Verbal acknowledgement
• A stress-free learning
environment
• A pleasant and orderly
classroom atmosphere

23. Rule # 1
If you are not present after
the bell has rung, you will be
marked tardy.
Be in your assigned seat and
begin working on the warm up
activity as soon as class
begins.

24. Rule # 2
• Remain in your assigned seat
unless permission is given by
the teacher.

25. • Bring your
notebook, pencils, calculator
, and any other required
materials to school each day.
Rule # 3

26. Rule # 4
• Laptops, Cell phones, MP3
players, and other electronic
devices are to be turned off and
put away – except when
permission is given.• Devices used during class will
be confiscated.

27. Rule # 5
• Respect the school
property and property of
others.
• Treat each person in this
room with dignity and
respect.
• When someone is speaking
(especially the teacher) we
are all quiet and listening.

28. Rule # 6
Follow all rules, procedures and policies
outlined in the ACHS and Napa Valley Unified
District handbooks.
Includes: Tardiness, hats, profanity, dress
code etc.

29. Special Guideline
Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please
respect the No Whining” Rule this semester.

30. Reminder # 2 - Action Plan Form
Reminder
Warning - Parental contact / conference
Disciplinary Action - Saturday
School, Friday detention, etc..
1
2
3
4
choose

31. Action Plan Form
1. What is the problem?
____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
_______________
2. What are the factors causing the problem?
(Please list all of the factors- and be specific)
___________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
_______________
3. What plan will you use to solve the problem?
____________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Date: _____________________
Student Signature: __________________________________________________
Teacher Signature: ________________________

32. PROCEDURES

33. Entering the Room
• Please enter quietly.
• Take your seat.
• Take out your notebook.
• Begin the warm up assignment.

34. Algebra 2 Warm up
2.21.13
1. Find the sum of each series:
a.
b.
5
1
13
k
k
4
1
62
n
n

35. The Lame Joke of the day..
What happens when you get a bladder
infection?
And now it’s time for..
Urine Trouble.

36. When you are tardy . . .
Enter quietly!
Excused: Place excuse on my
desk
Unexcused: Apologize to class
Find your seat and begin working

37. Dismissal
• The teacher dismisses you, not the clock.
Leaving early, or lining up inside or the classroom
before dismissal is unacceptable.
• Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses
you with:
“Ok, I’ll see you tomorrow- Have a nice day.”
• Pick up all of your belongings and put all trash in the
proper place (i.e. not the floor)

38. Getting your Attention
When I want to get your attention, I will:
1. Ring my bell
Or 2. I will raise my hand and say
“Class, may I have your attention please.”
•Please stop whatever you are doing, quiet down, and
face me.
•When everyone is quiet, I will begin speaking.

39. Getting My Attention
When YOU want to get MY attention:
•Raise your hand
•Please wait for me to call on you, unless it is an
emergency.

40. Bathroom
•Bathroom use is not allowed during the first
10 minutes AND the last 10 minutes of class!
•Only ONE Male and ONE Female at a time.
•Sign your name and the time you leave on
the sign-out sheet.
•When you return, I will write the time on the
log
•Raise your hand, and ask for permission.

41. When you are absent
•Check the Agenda in Echo for the days you were
absent.
•Any missed assignments will be listed there.
•Any make up quizzes, tests, or re-teaching
needs to be done during access period.
•See me when you return to check if there
were any handouts given in class.

42. Homework
• Homework will be assigned most nights.
• The assignment will be posted on the
agenda in ECHO for that day.
• The following day we will review major
problems.

43. “Other” Procedures
These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis.
• Taking notes
• Turning in papers
• Assemblies
• Progress Reports
• Working Cooperatively/Group work
• Fire Drills/ Emergency
• Substitute Teacher

44. “This will be an amazing year!”
– Mr. Eick
“I truly believe in your potential and I know
that you have the ability to succeed!”

45. Problem of the week
1. The problems will (usually) be posted on Fridays, and will (usually)
be due on the Monday 10 days later.
2. Each week one “winner” will be chosen from among the
submitted student solutions.
3. Points will be assigned to every submitted student solution, and at
the end of the quarter there will be a lottery in which 3 students
will receive prizes , and where a student’s chances of winning is
proportional to the number of points accumulated by the student.
4. Students submitting solutions must obtain their solutions through
their own work.
5. “Problem of the Week Party” at end of semester.

47. Homework
1. Finish “About me” paper.
2. Sign up for a college board account.
3. View the share stuff links on Echo :
a. Download and read the course description.