Math 11 Foundations Room 402 S.Duffy ... - St John Brebeuf

St.JohnBrebeuf Secondary Semester (II) 2013Math 11 FoundationsRoom 402S.Duffy Department HeadWelcome to the wonderful world of Math 11 Foundations. You are in for an excitingsemester. I promise in my class to work hard to make sure you have the best mathematicalexperience whilst having fun at the same time.Objective:-In order to meet the everyday challenges of life, students must be numerate. This course isdesigned to consolidate existing skills whilst introducing knew Mathematical strategies andconcepts which will improve students’ ability to solve more complex problems in real life situations.Materials:-Each student must bring the following materials to class each day. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!Text Book – Nelson (Foundations of Mathematics 11)3 Ring binder with 9 dividers ( One for each unit)Pencil, eraser, ruler and red penScientific Graphing CalculatorCourse content:-This course will cover the following topics:Unit 1 : Inductive and Deductive ReasoningUnit 2 : Properties of Angles and TrianglesUnit 3 : Acute Triangle TrigonometryUnit 4 : Oblique Triangle TrigonometryUnit 5 : Statistical ReasoningUnit 6 : Systems of Linear InequalitiesUnit 7 : Quadratic Functions and EquationsUnit 8 : Proportional ReasoningUnit 9 : Project: (Logical Reasoning): (Geometry): (Geometry): (Geometry): (Statistics): (Relations & Functions): (Relations & Functions): (Measurement): (Mathematics Research Project)1

St.JohnBrebeuf Secondary Semester (II) 2013Assessment OverviewCurriculumOrganizerFormative and Summative AssessmentActivitiesWeightGrading %TeachingTime %LearningOutcomesMeasurement Observations & Questioning30% 30% A1—A3 Student InterviewsGeometry Self-Evaluation20% 20% B1—B3 Oral ReportsLogical Reasoning Geometric Constructions10% 10% C1—C2 Concrete RepresentationsStatistics Problem Solving15% 15% D1—D2 Student WorkRelations & Functions Error Corrections20% 20% E1—E2 Worksheets and QuestionsResearch Project Discussion5%5%F1 Drawing Quizzes and Tests100% 100% Assignments and ProjectSummative Assessment TypeContribution of the marks to the unitClass Work 5%Homework 10%Participation 5%Self-Evaluation 2%Quizzes 5%Projects 10%Teacher Evaluation 0%Computer Lab Applications 2%Unit Tests 40%Cumulative Tests 10%Final Exam 20%The class mark counts for 80% of your grade in this course.The Math Foundations 11 School Final Exam counts for the remaining 20% of your grade.2

St.JohnBrebeuf Secondary Semester (II) 2013Academic Expectation:-In order for every student to achieve their full academic potential in this course they will be expected toadhere to the following criteria:Homework is due at the beginning of class on the due date.If you are away the day an assignment is due, you are expected to hand it in the first dayyou return.Homework not completed by the due date will be logged as an incomplete assignment.Anyone with more than 3 missing or incomplete assignments will be enrolled in the lunchtimehomework club until all assignments are up to date.In preparation for quizzes and tests a lunchtime tutorial class will run(Monday – Friday)All course content will be assessed through quizzes and tests. Any student who fails a unitassessment will have the opportunity to retest and will be expected to complete all reviewwork and attend lunchtime tutorials for extra help.Any student who misses a test due to absence will be expected to write the test the firstday back unless other arrangements have been made.Any students who miss notes due to absence must get a copy of all notes from Mrs. Duffyimmediately on their return and catch up on all notebook assignments.Classroom Expectations:-Participation in this course is absolutely vital. Combine this with an enthusiastic positive attitude andstudents will achieve success by adhering to the following criteria:Tardiness is unacceptable do NOT be late for class.Cell phones and I pods must NOT be brought to class.(Keep them in your locker)At the beginning of each class there will be a starter on the board. Every student will beexpected to settle quickly to work. (NO EXCEPTIONS!!!)Student binders must be organized, neat and up to date.Students are encouraged to become involved in all class/group/peer discussions it’s a fun wayto learn. Your contribution is of great value to me and the other students.Be polite and respectful to your teacher and peers at all times.Come prepared for class. Make sure you have all your materials you will not be allowed out toyour locker once class begins.3

St.JohnBrebeuf Secondary Semester (II) 2013There will be no Provincial Exam for this course!!!The School Final Exam will be as follows:EXAMINATION PART TYPE OF QUESTIONS MARK TIMESection A Multiple Choice 60% OverallSection B Short Answers 25% 2hoursSection C Problem Solving 15%4

St.JohnBrebeuf Secondary Semester (II) 2013Parents, Guardians and Students:-Communication is the key to assist with early intervention. It allows teachers, parents andstudents to work together in partnership to ensure all students achieve their full potential.If you need to contact me during the semester pleasePhone :- 604-855-0571e-mail: -sduffy.sjb@gmail.comCommunication is very important, but due to increase concerns over the security of e-mailcommunication we require your permission to communicate progress pertaining to class work.Therefore if you wish to communicate by e-mail your signature will indicate you are aware of therisks of using e-mail and it’s content can be seen by a third party. Specifically, there can be noguarantee that e-mail communication is 100% secure and thus information such as marks can becompromised.By signing below you are authorizing the delivery of sensitive information via the indicatedpreferred e-mail.Preferred e-mail for communication purposes:I understand that e-mail cannot be considered as 100% secure and am authorizing the undersignedteacher to provide information on the progress of my son/daughter to me via e-mail.Please sign below to show that you have read and understand the guidelines for this course.Parent’s SignatureDateStudent’s SignatureDateTeacher’s SignatureDate5