St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin-Peel community
to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early
years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department: Math / Business / Computer
Course:
Math Essentials 9
Course Code: MAT 1L
Course Description:
This course emphasizes further development of mathematical knowledge and skills to prepare students
for success in their everyday lives, in the workplace, and in the Grade 10 Locally Developed course. The
course is organized in 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.
Strand & Unit Title:
Money Sense
Measurement
Proportional Reasoning
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
 Develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and acts to
promote social responsibility, human solidarity and the common good.
(CGE1d)
 Reads, understands and uses written materials effectively. (CGE2b)
 Creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas in light of the common good. (CGE3b)
 Demonstrates a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the dignity
and welfare of others. (CGE4a)
 Sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work and personal life.
(CGE4e)
 Applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time and
resource management skills. (CGE4f)
 Thinks critically about the meaning and purpose of work. (CGE5b)
 Accepts accountability for one's own actions. (CGE7b)
Assessment and Evaluation
Category Weightings
Knowledge & Understanding
Application
Communication
Thinking
Weight %
30%
30%
20%
20%
Final Summative Assessments
Term Work
CPT
Overall
Weighting
70%
30%
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing
Success pg. 11. http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf.