FAQ's from Students
Here are some frequently asked questions, students ask.
Q: I don't know where my textbook is. Can I get the link of the book?
A: Go to the appropriate info pages.
Q: I was absent yesterday. What did I miss?
A: Please do not ask me this during class. I will not answer it. The calendar (that you receive and should keep up) will list all of the assignments. Please look in the make-up box and get what you missed or print out the missing assignments here.
Q: My average is not high enough. Do you offer extra credit?
A: No opportunities will be offered. If you do not understand why, read this.
Q: Can I do anything at all to bring my grade up?
A: Complete quiz corrections. In Precalculus PreAP, make sure to be eligible for reassessment once per nine weeks. Besides that, study and ask good questions. I am here to help you out.
Q: Why is this class so difficult?
A: I honestly do not think this course is "difficult." I really want to challenge you to do your best and if I get your ready for the next level (whatever it may be), then I did my job.
Q: Can you write me a recommendation for college?
A: I would require my you to submit a specific resume, detailing your accomplishments as a student. I would prefer at least a two week window for letters.
Q: You give a lot of homework problems. Why?
A: I am a firm believer of good practice nets great results. While it is not my intent to give an assignment, just to give one out, I do believe in legitimate practice. I do believe students should spend at least 30 minutes per hour of instruction, completing an assignment outside of class. As always, please show all work.
Expect an assignment, almost every night. We will try to go over a mandatory assignment, the next class day.
Q: I missed a quiz. When can I make it up?
A: If you missed a quiz, your test grade will replace the quiz grade(s) regardless of absence. There will be no opportunities to make up the quiz.
Q: Why don't you give partial credit on quizzes?
A: It has been a long-standing policy that I (the teacher) do not offer partial credit. The quiz corrections will allow the student earn half the points they missed. That is why quizzes are weighted 4 times the original grade. They are always due on test day. You can download a quiz corrections sheet on the subject website.
Q: When are grades put in?
A: Typically on the weekends. Never longer than a week from the assignment.
Q: Can you offer extra credit?
A: Read answer 3.
Q: I am going to be absent for your test. When can I make it up?
A: If you are leaving for a school-related event, it is your responsibility to try and take the test early. This way, you will not gain an unfair advantage of study time. If you are ill or have an appointment, it is YOUR responsibility to provide the needed documentation and turn into the attendance office. It will ensure us that you are not truant. You will be able to take a similar test that your fellow classmates took. Otherwise, be prepared to take the make-up test that will need to be taken during the designated time.
Q: When can I reassess?
A: You must set up an appointment with Mr. Dang. A reassessment reflection sheet needs to be filled out, along with a parent signature, original test, all assignments completed, and correction sheet with parent/guardian signature is required.
If you meet all of the necessary criteria, then come in the designated time and take the retest. The retest is more demanding and might not be similar to what you seen before. The grade of the original test and retest will be averaged together and the maximum score is 70% for Precalculus. There is no reassessment opportunity for Calculus AB or BC.
ONLY ATTEMPT THE REASSESSMENT, IF YOU ARE WILLING TO DO SO. The new grade will not replace any prior quiz grades.
For Precalculus, if reassessment becomes habitual, please reconsider the class.
Q: I don't have a graphing calculator. Can I borrow yours (the schools) to take home?
A: Unfortunately, I can not loan any graphing calculators. Students are either issued one and must be in the classroom at all times or can be purchased. If you need a computer link, please click on "online calculator" and/or download the software.
Q: If I take Precalculus AB, can I sign up to take Calculus BC the following year?
A: In most instances, the answer is NO. Calculus BC is a fast-paced course. Precalculus BC is the only class that can prepare students for the speed Calculus BC offers. The approval needs to go through the Calculus BC instructor.
Q: What is your policy in cheating?
A: Let's put it this way. Let's hope that we never cross that road. It will not be pretty.
Q: Are you sure that you do not allow extra credit?
A: Read the answer to question 3.
Q: When is your tutoring times?
A: It is listed on my syllabus and the front page of my website.
Q: Why is the sky blue?
A: Click here.
A: Go to the appropriate info pages.
Q: I was absent yesterday. What did I miss?
A: Please do not ask me this during class. I will not answer it. The calendar (that you receive and should keep up) will list all of the assignments. Please look in the make-up box and get what you missed or print out the missing assignments here.
Q: My average is not high enough. Do you offer extra credit?
A: No opportunities will be offered. If you do not understand why, read this.
Q: Can I do anything at all to bring my grade up?
A: Complete quiz corrections. In Precalculus PreAP, make sure to be eligible for reassessment once per nine weeks. Besides that, study and ask good questions. I am here to help you out.
Q: Why is this class so difficult?
A: I honestly do not think this course is "difficult." I really want to challenge you to do your best and if I get your ready for the next level (whatever it may be), then I did my job.
Q: Can you write me a recommendation for college?
A: I would require my you to submit a specific resume, detailing your accomplishments as a student. I would prefer at least a two week window for letters.
Q: You give a lot of homework problems. Why?
A: I am a firm believer of good practice nets great results. While it is not my intent to give an assignment, just to give one out, I do believe in legitimate practice. I do believe students should spend at least 30 minutes per hour of instruction, completing an assignment outside of class. As always, please show all work.
Expect an assignment, almost every night. We will try to go over a mandatory assignment, the next class day.
Q: I missed a quiz. When can I make it up?
A: If you missed a quiz, your test grade will replace the quiz grade(s) regardless of absence. There will be no opportunities to make up the quiz.
Q: Why don't you give partial credit on quizzes?
A: It has been a long-standing policy that I (the teacher) do not offer partial credit. The quiz corrections will allow the student earn half the points they missed. That is why quizzes are weighted 4 times the original grade. They are always due on test day. You can download a quiz corrections sheet on the subject website.
Q: When are grades put in?
A: Typically on the weekends. Never longer than a week from the assignment.
Q: Can you offer extra credit?
A: Read answer 3.
Q: I am going to be absent for your test. When can I make it up?
A: If you are leaving for a school-related event, it is your responsibility to try and take the test early. This way, you will not gain an unfair advantage of study time. If you are ill or have an appointment, it is YOUR responsibility to provide the needed documentation and turn into the attendance office. It will ensure us that you are not truant. You will be able to take a similar test that your fellow classmates took. Otherwise, be prepared to take the make-up test that will need to be taken during the designated time.
Q: When can I reassess?
A: You must set up an appointment with Mr. Dang. A reassessment reflection sheet needs to be filled out, along with a parent signature, original test, all assignments completed, and correction sheet with parent/guardian signature is required.
If you meet all of the necessary criteria, then come in the designated time and take the retest. The retest is more demanding and might not be similar to what you seen before. The grade of the original test and retest will be averaged together and the maximum score is 70% for Precalculus. There is no reassessment opportunity for Calculus AB or BC.
ONLY ATTEMPT THE REASSESSMENT, IF YOU ARE WILLING TO DO SO. The new grade will not replace any prior quiz grades.
For Precalculus, if reassessment becomes habitual, please reconsider the class.
Q: I don't have a graphing calculator. Can I borrow yours (the schools) to take home?
A: Unfortunately, I can not loan any graphing calculators. Students are either issued one and must be in the classroom at all times or can be purchased. If you need a computer link, please click on "online calculator" and/or download the software.
Q: If I take Precalculus AB, can I sign up to take Calculus BC the following year?
A: In most instances, the answer is NO. Calculus BC is a fast-paced course. Precalculus BC is the only class that can prepare students for the speed Calculus BC offers. The approval needs to go through the Calculus BC instructor.
Q: What is your policy in cheating?
A: Let's put it this way. Let's hope that we never cross that road. It will not be pretty.
Q: Are you sure that you do not allow extra credit?
A: Read the answer to question 3.
Q: When is your tutoring times?
A: It is listed on my syllabus and the front page of my website.
Q: Why is the sky blue?
A: Click here.
