Aragon High School Reviews
900 Alameda De Las Pulgas, San Mateo, California 94402, United States
Drill in the CQC formula for writing an essay, and you should get As and Bs on your writing assessments. It is also important to take notes during his lectures, because he elaborates key aspects of the books in his speeches. The primary way kids fail his class is by simply restating plot and story details in their essays.
Exams are worth 100% of your grade in Calculus BC, so it is imperative that you take every test seriously. Although homework is optional, for most students it is really effective at drilling in the recent topics, so I'd highly recommend doing it (as well as studying with friends). Although the tests typically reflect what we've reviewed in class, sometimes there are surprises, so I wouldn't rely just on the content that Ms. Dartnell reviews in class. Also, it is helpful to complete any desmos assignments, google slide presentations, or College Board practice tests that she offers! Although it is impossible for Dartnell to know if people are cheating during tests (while online), I would advise that you memorize all of the volume formulas (disks, washers, square cross sections, etc. ), integral formulas (integral of sec^2x = tanx + C) and derivative formulas (d/dx(tanx)=sec^2x). Getting an A in Calculus BC is a pretty tough feat, but I'm pretty confident that anyone can pass with a B or C if they stay engaged during class, take extensive notes, use outside resources (khan academy, you've videos), and study with friends!
Keep up with all the worksheets and study a week before the tests so the material sticks in your brain.
It's important to pay close attention to the review packets, for they are very similar to the style of questions on the test. Organization is key in her class too, for homework/classwork is checked daily at her desk and at the beginning of the period. Lab essays are the most harshly graded in chemistry, so prioritize that over everything else. It is crucial that you elaborate your point, add lots of evidence, and reference non-class sources, (like articles, chemists, etc. ).