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:
Mathematics for Work & Everyday Life
Course Code: MEL4E1
Course Description:
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in the
workplace and daily life. Students will investigate questions involving the use of statistics; apply the
concept of probability to solve problems involving familiar situations; investigate accommodation costs,
create household budgets, and prepare a personal income tax return; use proportional reasoning; estimate
and measure; and apply geometric concepts to create designs. Students will consolidate their
mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.
Prerequisite: Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
Strand & Unit Title:
Reasoning with Data
Personal Finance
Applications of Measurement
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)
 Relates to family members in a loving, compassionate and respectful manner.
(CGE6a)
 Acts morally and legally as a person formed in Catholic traditions. (CGE7a)
 Accepts accountability for one's own actions. (CGE7b)
Assessment and Evaluation
Category Weightings
Knowledge & Understanding
Thinking & Investigation
Application
Communication
Weight %
30%
20%
30%
20%
Final Summative Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall
Weighting
70%
20%
10%
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.