Course Description:

Inventor Hub is a hands-on course that engages students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through project-based learning. Students will:

• Explore the engineering design process as they design, build, and test various innovative projects that encourage creativity and problem-solving.
• Be introduced to foundational coding concepts using beginner-friendly programming platforms.

Through these experiences, students will develop essential skills in:

• Collaboration
• Critical thinking
• Logical reasoning

This prepares them for future STEM coursework and provides a strong foundation for technological literacy in today's digital world.

Grading

Student grades will be determined exclusively by project performance. Multiple projects will be assigned each quarter, and the final average will be calculated with each quarter contributing 25% to the overall grade.

 

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in differential and integral calculus. This course covers the fundamental concepts and techniques of calculus, which are essential for advanced studies in mathematics, science, engineering, and economics.

Successful completion of this course will result in 4 math credits via SUNY Farmingdale. 

Topics Covered:

• Unit 1: Limits and Continuity
• Unit 2: Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties
• Unit 3: Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions
• Unit 4: Contextual Applications of Differentiation
• Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation
• Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change

Homework Policy:

I solemnly swear that you will not be buried in extraneous work, but this is a course that will require a revisit of the material outside of class hours. I will try my absolute best to limit your workload to less than 15 minutes per night. All homework will be reviewed because it’s pointless otherwise. Sometimes we will go over it together, sometimes you will review in groups with your classmates, sometimes I will post a solution for you to review on your own, sometimes I will collect it and grade it!

Grading Policy:

Marking Period Grades

Marking Period Grades will be determined on a points-earned basis. The break-down of points is as follows:

• Collected homework will each be graded out of 2 points based on the scale below:
  • 0 points – blank or not turned in.
  • 1 point – some work is shown but the question is not completed.
  • 1.5 points – obvious effort was made but errors are present.
  • 2 points – complete and correct.
  • There will be an opportunity to earn points back.
• Minor Assignments will be graded out of 50 points.
  • This includes brief quizzes and collaborative assignments.
  • There will be an opportunity to earn points back.
• Major Assignments will be graded out of 100 points.
  • This includes chapter exams and quarterly exams.
  • There will not be an opportunity to earn points back.
• Anticipate approximately 400 – 500 points per Marking Period.
  • 3 minor assignments, 3 major assignments, and 8 homework assignments is the goal, but the schedule may dictate otherwise.

Final Exam

There will be an in-class final exam during May. I will communicate the date(s) once finalized. Ideally this will occur the week before AP exams. The exam will comprise 15% of your course grade.

Course Description:

AP Calculus AB is a course designed to develop students’ understanding of calculus concepts and provide experience with methods and applications. We will explore a multi-representational approach to the subject, with concepts, results, and problems expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. This course is the equivalent of a first semester college calculus course devoted to topics in both differential and integral calculus.

Topics Covered:

• Unit 1: Limits and Continuity
• Unit 2: Differentiation: Definition and Fundamental Properties
• Unit 3: Differentiation: Composite, Implicit, and Inverse Functions
• Unit 4: Contextual Applications of Differentiation
• Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation
• Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change
• Unit 7: Differential Equations
• Unit 8: Applications of Integration

Homework Policy:

I solemnly swear that you will not be buried in extraneous work, but this is a course that will require a revisit of the material outside of class hours. I will try my absolute best to limit your workload to less than 15 minutes per night. All homework will be reviewed because it’s pointless otherwise. Sometimes we will go over it together, sometimes you will review in groups with your classmates, sometimes I will post a solution for you to review on your own, sometimes I will collect it and grade it!

Grading Policy:

Marking Period Grades

Marking Period Grades will be determined on a points-earned basis. The break-down of points is as follows:

• Collected homework will each be graded out of 2 points based on the scale below:
  • 0 points – blank or not turned in. o 1 point – some work is shown but the question is not completed. o 1.5 points – obvious effort was made but errors are present.
  • 2 points – complete and correct.
  • There will be an opportunity to earn points back.
• Minor Assignments will be graded out of 50 points.
  • This includes brief quizzes and collaborative assignments.
  • There will be an opportunity to earn points back.
• Major Assignments will be graded out of 100 points.
  • This includes chapter exams and quarterly exams. o There will not be an opportunity to earn points back.
• Anticipate approximately 400 – 500 points per Marking Period.
  • 3 minor assignments, 3 major assignments, and 8 homework assignments is the goal, but the schedule may dictate otherwise.

Final Grade

 The final grade for this course will be calculated by summing 25% of each Marking Period.