MATH 10F -- COURSE OUTLINE Rev. June 05

TOPICS

Statistics Similarity & Congruence Probability

Polynomials Powers & Exponents Transformational Geometry

Spatial Geometry Trigonometry Mathematical Reasoning

Equations Measurement

TEXT

Each student will be lent a book of the year’s exercises compiled by the teacher.

A supplementary text, Minds on Math, is available if parents wish to help at home.

SUPPLIES

A scientific calculator, pencils and eraser, red pen, geometry set, 3-ringed binder with

loose leaf (for assignments) and scribblers (for notes).

YOU SHOULD KNOW

The diversity of topics makes the Senior 1 Mathematics course interesting and challenging. Good effort, work habits and organization are important. Daily homework and review are required. Arrive to each class on time and ready to work. Always bring the supplies listed above, as well as your book, notes, and completed assignments. Keep your math organized and together in a binder.

Test writing is important, and will normally be done every second week. Don’t miss it! To help your parents monitor your progress, you will be required to get your tests signed. Parents: please phone the school whenever your child will be absent!

EVALUATION

Each class will start with a mental math quiz and end with a homework assignment. Therefore, good attendance and punctuality are important.

Term marks are based on tests (65%), homework & mental math (35%), except for Term 2 which includes a Mid-Term Exam.

The final mark for this course will be comprised as follows:

Term 1 (15%) Term 3 (15%) Final Exam (30%)

Term 2 (20%) Term 4 (20%)

DID YOU KNOW?

Students coming from the eighth grade should have already covered

· basic computations with fractions, decimals, integers and whole numbers

· work with rate, ratio and percentage

· calculations with perimeter, area and volume

· equation solving (including the form ax + b = c)

· problem solving involving the above skills.

Things you can do to succeed in mathematics

1) Daily assignments: Work is assigned each day, so there is always math home-work. In addition, you may need to be continuously reviewing and studying. If a particular assignment receives a low mark, it should be redone for the sake of understanding the concept better. Homework time should be scheduled each evening, and should take place in a quiet location free of distractions like television.

2) Agendas: Keep your Kelvin organizer with you throughout the day so that you write down assignments for each class. (Parents: If necessary, ask to see your child’s agenda each night and monitor homework progress.)

3) “Homework Buddies”: When an absence is unavoidable, call your homework buddy (a classmate) to find out what you missed, and do that assignment. If you need help with it, come in early the next morning. If you return to class without the work done, you may not understand the new material, and could get further behind.

Homework Buddy: ___________________________ phone_______________

4) Extra help: Questions? Ask in class. Having extra trouble with a concept?

I will be available in my classroom for extra help--times are posted in the classroom. Let me know as soon as something isn’t clear or concerns you.

Have a good year!

Mrs. B. Kornelsen, B. Sc. (Math), B. Ed.

Kelvin High School

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“Math is not a spectator sport! The more we practice, the better we get.”

I provide well-organized materials in a structured class. I create a safe and positive environment for students to practice and ask questions. Ultimately, it’s the student’s responsibility to be an active participant in the process of their learning. The more they put in, the more they get out. For information on expectations or on how to succeed, click on Precalculus Math.

There are two ways to do great mathematics. The first is to be smarter than everybody else. The second way is to be persistent. (Raoul Bott)

For more information, click on:

A course outline, expectations, evaluation

How to succeed, expectations, and evaluation

pertinent to S2, S3, S4, and I.B. students.

Students can access supplementary material (especially useful if they are going to be away) by going to www.edu.gov.mb.ca/ks4

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