Orchard Park Secondary School Course Outline
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Subject:
Mathematics
Texts: Course is worksheet based
Course Name: Essential Mathematics
Teacher: Mr. M. Murray
Course Code: MAT 1L
Course Website:
Prerequisite: None
http://murmath.wikispaces.com/
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Course Description:
This course emphasizes further development of mathematical knowledge and skills to
prepare students for success in their everyday lives, in the workplace, in the Grade 10 LDCC
course, and in the Mathematics Grade 11 and Grade 12 Workplace Preparation courses. The
course is organized by three strands related to money sense, measurement, and proportional
reasoning. In all strands, the focus is on developing and consolidating key foundational
mathematical concepts and skills by solving authentic, everyday problems. Students have
opportunities to further develop their mathematical literacy and problem-solving skills and to
continue developing their skills in reading, writing, and oral language through relevant and
practical math activities.
Course Outline and Evaluation
Strand
1.
Money Sense
2.
3.
4.
Measurement
5.
6.
Proportional
Reasoning
Term Total
Semester End
7.
Major Concepts
Place Value, Rounding,
Estimation
Working with Money
Budgeting
Perimeter, Area, Volume and
Mass
Metric and Imperial
Measurement
Fractions, percent and ratios
relationships
Operations with Fractions and
Decimals
Weight
10%
10%
7%
15%
10%
10%
Evaluations
Each Major Concept will
have an end of unit test.
Evaluations may also
include quizzes and/or
assignments. Unit tests are
weighted more.
8%
70 %
15 %
15 %
Culminating Task
Final Exam
As stated in the Ontario Mathematics Curriculum (2008), the four categories (knowledge,
inquiry, communication, and application) should be considered as interrelated, reflecting the
wholeness and interconnectedness of learning. Based on the overall expectation, one or
more of the categories will be more emphasized.
Missed Tests and Missed Assignment Policy
Students will be given reasonable time to prepare for tests and complete assignments. It is
the student’s responsibility to write tests on time and submit assignments on the due date.
Students who cannot meet the due date must discuss and negotiate an alternate date
with the teacher. Consideration will be given providing it does not give them an unfair
advantage over the other students. A mark of zero will be assigned to all work submitted
after the assignment is returned to the class. Students should refer to the Orchard Park
Culture of Responsibility Policy found in the Student Agenda.
Homework
Regular homework is a fundamental part of each math class. Students should expect
approximately thirty minutes of math homework each day. Homework will be checked for
completion and will be collected for evaluation and assessment on a regular basis.
Plagiarism
Students should be familiar with the Orchard Park
Plagiarism and Documentation Policy found in
the Student Agenda.
Student
Signature
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Parent /
Guardian
Signature
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Date
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