Welcome to Engineering Academics

Parents NightMr. ToomeyRoom G111

wtoomey@nashoba.tec.ma.us978-692-4711 ext 7111

Senior Subjects

• AP Calculus

• AP Physics

Class Logistics

• Homework (on website)– Student Name & Assignment Name in ink

(can use pencil for work)– Half Credit if late– Get help from others, but own your solution

Class Logistics

• Grading– 20% Class Participation– 20% Projects / Labs– 15% Quizzes– 25% Tests– 20% Homework

Logistics

• 3-ring binder recommended• Section with class notes and homework for each

subject• Section with lab data entries (must be in ink)• Section with lab reports (must be in ink)

• Work in teams for labs and most class work – every member must participate– Individual work to pass in unless told otherwise

Subject as Integrated as Possible

• Cross talk in concepts between subjects• Cross talk between academic and shop• Shop work is opportunity to apply academic

concepts• Academics is opportunity to better

understand shop concepts• Help available during shop• Questions from shop in academics

AP Calculus

• Prep for AP Calculus exam• Using Physics as examples • Review of questions on previous AP Calculus

tests– Concepts– mechanics

• TI-84 calculator

AP Physics

• Prep for AP Physics test• Algebra based test • Using Calculus as enrichment and re-

enforcement for Calculus class• Building on last year• TI-84 calculator

Website

• http://www.nashobatech.net

• Scope and sequence

• Expect occasional email summaries