OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
~ COURSE DESCRIPTION ~
COURSE: Grade 9 Principles of Mathematics
CODE: MFM 1P1
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Grade 8
TEXTBOOK: Mathematics 9 (Nelson)
Replacement Cost: $80
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course enables students to develop mathematical ideas and
methods through the exploration of applications, the effective use of technology, and extended
experiences inabstract reasoning. Students will also have opportunities to consolidate core skills,
engage in abstract extensions and deepen their understanding of key mathematical concepts.
OUTLINE:
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
#1 – Prerequisite Skills (Integers, Fractions)
#2 – Measurement: Perimeter, Area, Volume
#3 – Measurement Optimization
#4 – Proportional Reasoning
#5 – Data Analysis
#6 – Linear Relations
#7 – Algebraic Models
#8 – Linear Equations
#9 – Geometric Relationships
#10 – EQAO/ CA
EVALUATION
Term Work
70% Culminating Task 5% EQAO
CATEGORIES
Knowledge/Understanding[K]
Application[A]
Communication[C]
Thinking[T]
10%
Final Exam
15%
30%
30%
20%
20%
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Students are expected to attend class, to do their homework regularly, to come to class ON
TIME, and with all the necessary materials, to wear the proper uniform, and to adhere to the
school’s accepted code of behaviour.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom.
2. NO technological devices (cell phones, Ipods, PSPs, walkmans
etc..) are allowed in the classroom.
MISSED MATERIAL
It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to make up material missed due to an illness or school
related absence. Extra help is available by appointment with your teacher!!
TESTS/MISSED TESTS
Students are expected to be present for ALL math tests. Where possible, appointments should
be made after school hours.
1.
If a student knows in advance that he/she will be away for a test, he/she must approach
the teacher with the valid reason at least two days PRIOR to the test date to make
alternate arrangements.
2.
If a student is absent on the day of a test, a phone call from a parent/guardian MUST be
made to the school before noon on the test day. Then, it is the responsibility of the
student to make arrangements with the teacher, within two days of his/her return, to
make up the test.
If no arrangements are made, a mark of zero will be assigned and the parents will be
contacted.
Note:
NO tests or quizzes will be dropped and NO rewrites will be permitted.
Bonus marks will be awarded toward the test mark for having it signed by a parent/guardian and
for having it corrected (by the designated deadline).
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment must be handed in the day it is due. It will be considered late after that time. A
mark reduction of 10% will be applied to all major assignments submitted late. The teacher will
contact the parents within two days after the due date. If the assignment is not submitted
within 3 days of the phone call, the assignment will not be accepted and a mark of zero will be
assigned. Minor assignments will not be accepted after the others have been returned. An
alternative assignment and timeline may be arranged.
PLAGIARISM
It is theft to use the words or ideas of any other person as if they were your own without
acknowledging the source. This applies to any written work, or visual source which includes
computers, Internet, etc. Cheating on tests, quizzes and exams is also a form of plagiarism.
PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS ACADEMIC OFFENCE. STUDENTS WHO ARE GUILTY OF THIS
OFFENCE INVITE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES.
I have read and understood the above course description.
______________________________
(Student’s Signature)
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(Parent’s signature)
HAVE A GREAT SEMESTER and remember…
MATH IS SOMETHING YOU CAN COUNT ON!!!