J. L. ILSLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Fall 2011
MATH 11 ESSENTIALS (MAE 11)
Textbook:
Teachers:
Website:
Mathematics for Everyday Life 11
N. Down
(Room 230)
www.jlihs.ednet.ns.ca/math
downnic@staff.ednet.ns.ca
Materials Needed:
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A three-ring binder with lots of lined paper
Pencils and erasers
Scientific calculator (Sharp EL-510RB)
Five duotangs
(everyday)
(everyday)
(everyday)
(one for each unit portfolio)
Mathematics Essentials 11 offers students an increased opportunity for success by providing them with more
hands-on experiences, real-world applications to mathematics, and skill-building activities. The course will
prepare students for the workplace or for educational programs after high school that do not require a
mathematics prerequisite.
Evaluation:
For each chapter covered during this course, you will have several chapter activities and a unit exam. Chapter
activities will include assignments, quizzes, journals, numbers skills and an assessment log.
Units Covered:
Data Management
Housing
Banking
Measurement
Taking a Trip
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Reading and Creating Graphs and Charts
Renting an apartment and buying a house
Using Credit (borrowing money) and Investments
Perimeter, Area, Volume and Surface Area
Expenses (Travel, Lodging, Meals), Routes and Timing
Chapter
Activities:
16%
16%
16%
16%
13%
Unit
Exam:
5%
5%
5%
5%
3%
Total
Value:
21%
21%
21%
21%
16%
Attendance:
Regular attendance is essential. Come on time and prepared. If you are absent, have a parent/ guardian
write a note or call the main office (497-4612). Students who miss class or arrive late are reminded of the J.L.
Ilsley attendance and late policies. It is your responsibility to keep track of any missed work due to absence.
I can call ____________________________ at # __________________ to get the work I miss.
If I am going to miss our class I will email Mr. Down prior to class (downnic@staff.ednet.ns.ca) with my reason.
Extra Help:
Extra help is always available with me and/or during lunch periods (Monday to Thursday) in the Math
Workroom (Room 237). There are always math teachers on duty in room 237 at lunch to answer your questions.
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Assessment:
Chapter Activities Include:
Assignments:
Time will be given in class to work on assignments then finished at home if
needed. When work is not passed in, extra help sessions will be assigned.
Quizzes:
Individual quizzes provide you with opportunities to assess your on-going
progress and determine if extra help is needed.
Journals:
The entries will consist of questions similar to those completed during each unit,
writing about mathematics, and a self-evaluation of how you have been working
towards the course outcomes.
Assessment Log:
The assessment log is a collection of your work by unit in this course arranged in
order in a duo tang. You are permitted to use your assessment log on the Unit
Exam.
Self Evaluations
You will score yourself on attendance, effort, behavior, engagement, and
organization.
Unit Exams:
Students will be permitted to use their portfolio as a reference during the unit
exams. There will be a total of four unit exams during this course.
What Students can expect from Mr. Down:
Students can expect at least two days notice for all quizzes, and at least one week’s notice for Chapter
Tests. When a student does not write a scheduled test, a mark of “zero” will be recorded unless prior
arrangements have been made, and an acceptable excuse has been provided. Make-up tests and quizzes will be
considered on an individual basis, depending on the circumstances.
Students can expect time extensions to complete their assignments and journals without penalty if they
regularly attend class and try their best.
Students can expect to meet individually with Mr. Down to review their marks and progress at the end
of each Chapter.
What Parents/Guardians can expect from Mr. Down:
Parents can expect the school messenger system to call home each night to notify them in the event
that their child was absent for class.
Parents who provide their email contact information can expect to be contacted via email to
communicate their child’s success or concerns with their individual progress. Parents can expect that I will make
every effort to call home if I have any concern regarding their child’s success in this course.
To login in to PowerSchool visit:
https://sishrsb.ednet.ns.ca/guardian/home.html
My PowerSchool login Username is :
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My password is written in a safe place:
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