Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School
Mathematics
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Course Name:
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MPM2D1
Principles of Mathematics
Grade 10 Academic
Course Overview
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relationships and extend their
problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and
abstract reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relations and their applications; solve and
apply linear systems; verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry; and investigate
the trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason mathematically and
communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
Strands
This course contains the strand Quadratic Relations in the Form y = ax2 + bx + c. This strand involves
concrete experiences upon which students build their understanding of the abstract treatment of
quadratic relations. Problem solving involves algebraic manipulation as well as the interpretation of
supplied or technologically generated graphs, and students also learn the techniques involved in
sketching and graphing quadratics effectively using pencil and paper.
The course extends students’ understanding of linear relations through applications in the Analytic
Geometry strand. Students study and apply linear systems and solve multi-step problems involving
the verification of properties of two-dimensional shapes on the xy-plane. The topic of circles on the
xy-plane is introduced in this course as an application of the formula for the length of a line segment.
In the Trigonometry strand students apply trigonometry and the properties of similar triangles to solve
problems involving right triangles. Students also solve problems involving acute triangles.
Units of Study
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 7
Linear Systems
Analytic Geometry
Polynomials
Quadratic Functions
Quadratic Equations
Trigonometry
Culminating Assessment/Exam Review/Exam
Assessment and Evaluation
The mark for the course will be based upon on-going or term work (70%) and a final assessment (30%) that
includes a final exam (20%) and a culminating performance task (10%).
The on-going or term work may include written assignments, reports, unit tests, and quizzes. Within the two
areas, term work and final assessment, marks will be assigned using the four categories specified in the Ontario
Curriculum Grades 9 to 12 Mathematics Education.
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Knowledge/Understanding
30%
Knowledge of facts, technical terminology,
procedures and standards
Understanding of concepts
Understanding of relationships between concepts
Thinking
20%
Thinking skills and inquiry design skills
Identifying problems, planning, formulating questions,
selecting strategies and resources
Communication
20%
Communication of information for different purposes
Use of language, symbols and visuals
Use of various forms of communication
Application
30%
Application of skills in familiar contexts and
transfer of concepts to new contexts
Application of procedures and technology
Expectations of Students
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Students will be in complete uniform.
The student is to be in the class when the bell rings, prepared to work with all required materials, including
a calculator.
Students are responsible for the textbook assigned to him/her at the start of the course. If the book is lost
or stolen, the student is required to pay $80 to replace the book.
The student is to keep a complete and organized notebook with dividers to separate units.
Students are responsible for catching up on missed work and obtaining any notes/handouts.
The student will initiate the process for extra help if required.
Treat classmates/teacher the way you would like to be treated.