Department of Mathematics
St. Edmund Campion Secondary School
Course Code: MEL4E1
Course Name: Mathematics
Level:
Grade 12, Workplace
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in
important areas of day-to-day living. Students will use statistics in investigating questions of
interest and apply principles of probability in familiar situations. They will also investigate
accommodation costs and create household budgets; solve problems involving estimation and
measurement; and apply concepts of geometry in the creation of designs.
Overall Course Expectations:
Proportional Reasoning
solve problems derived from a variety of applications, using proportional reasoning;
solve problems involving similar triangles;
solve problems involving right triangles, using trigonometry.
Linear Functions
apply the properties of piecewise linear functions as they occur in realistic situations;
solve and interpret systems of two linear equations as they occur in applications;
manipulate algebraic expressions as they relate to linear functions.
Quadratic Functions
manipulate algebraic expressions as they relate to quadratic functions;
determine, through investigation, the relationships between the graphs and the equations of quadratic functions;
solve problems by interpreting graphs of quadratic functions.
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students to promote student success
with respect to meeting these expectations.
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Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Course Outline:
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Resources:
Proportional Reasoning
Equations & Formulas
Linear Functions
Systems of Linear Equations
Similar Triangles
Trigonometry
Quadratic Functions
Algebraic Expressions
The course will use a variety of resources. The
primary textbook Mathematics, Applying the
Concepts 10 will be distributed to students
during the first week of the course. The text and
all other resources assigned to each student are
the responsibility of the student. Any damage
incurred will result in payment for replacement.
Replacement cost for the text is $70.00.
11 days
9 days
13 days
13 days
6 days
7 days
10 days
10 days
Summative Tasks will be administered towards the end of the
course, will be weighted at 30% of the final mark, and will be
comprised of 10% EQAO assessment and 20% final
examination.
All timelines as stated are approximate.
Evaluation Policies
1. Student marks will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories (see
below) & 4 levels of the Achievement Chart as found in the Ministry Policy document for
Mathematics.
Evaluation Structure::
Knowledge/Understanding
Application
Communication
Thinking/Inquiry
30%
30%
20%
20%
Term work = 70% of the final mark. Summative work = 30% of the final mark.
2. Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Working independently, teamwork,
organization, work habits/homework, and initiative are assessed apart from student achievement in
the four categories outlined above and will conform to the coding:
E – Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
3. Assignments submitted after the due date established by the teacher will receive a penalty in
accord with our school evaluation policy as outlined in the agenda. No assignment will be accepted
once a teacher has returned marked assignments. Chronic lateness indicates poor organization
skills and will result in parental contact and be reported in the learning skills section of the report
card.
4. Should a student miss an evaluation due to a legitimate absence, a note shall be provided to the
teacher the day of the student’s return to class stating the reason for absence and the
parent/guardian’s awareness that the student has missed an evaluation. Makeup will be at the
teacher’s discretion. Should such documentation not be provided, a mark of zero will be
assigned.
May God bless your efforts this semester!