Chilliwack Secondary School
604-795-7295
Mrs. C. Van Klei
christa_vanklei@sd33.bc.ca
Foundations and Pre-Calculus Math 10:
Course Outline/Expectations
Expectations:
To ensure that you obtain the maximum benefit from this course, the following minimal standards
are expected from each student:
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Regular attendance.
Arrive to class on time, prepared to work.
Be respectful towards other students and myself
All iPods, MP3 players, cellphones, etc are not permitted during class time
Try be organized!
Grading and Evaluation:
Formative assessment
Summative assessment
(assessment FOR learning)
(assessment OF learning)
Formative assessment helps the teacher and
Summative assessment tells the teacher what
student determine what is going well, and
the student HAS accomplished. Summative
where improvement is required. Formative
assessment is used to determine what grade a
assessment is used to help to student learn, not student deserves. Summative assessment will
necessarily to give the student a grade.
most likely be in the form of a test.
Ideally, a student will practice a concept many times during class and at home. The student will
ask questions for clarification and enrichment. The student will be assessed formatively to help
them learn the topic. The student can then expect a summative test on many topics to determine
their grade.
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Classwork, homework, and problem solving: Homework will be checked for completeness and
corrections. Most of this assessment will be formative, and will factor into the students work
habits score.
Quizzes: A quiz will be given regularly and will be based on the previous homework assignments.
Most of this assessment will be formative, and may factor into the students work habits and
course grade.
Tests. A test will be given following the completion of each learning target. The unit test will
consist of both multiple choice and open-ended questions and will cover all material previously
assessed. This assessment will be summative. These results will have a major influence on the
student’s letter grade.
Course Goals:
It is the goal of this course to develop good math skills in each student as outlined by the course’s
learning outcomes (http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/math_foundations_precalc10.pdf), and to
have every student make an appropriate choice for their grade 11 course.
Every student is required to pass a grade 11 math course to graduate. Students taking Foundations
and Pre-Calculus 10 must choose between Foundations 11 and Pre-Calculus 11.
To aid students and parents in their choice for grade 11, several key outcomes have been identified
and will be used to determine an appropriate recommendation for each student.
Foundations 11
This pathway is designed to provide students
with the mathematical understandings and
critical-thinking skills identified for postsecondary studies in programs that do not
require the study of theoretical calculus like
Economics, Geography, Arts or Humanities.
Class assessment:
Assignments
Quizzes
Tests
Final assessment:
Upgrades:
Pre-Calculus 11
This pathway is designed to provide students
with the mathematical understandings and
critical-thinking skills identified for entry into
post-secondary programs that require the study
of theoretical calculus like Sciences or
Engineering.
Foundations and PreCalculus 10
formative
Foundations 11 or
Pre-Calculus 11
formative
Foundations 12 or
Pre-Calculus 12
formative
80%
70%
60%
Mandatory Provincial
School Exam
Optional Provincial
Exam
30%
Exam
20%
(with a no calculator
40%
(with a no calculator
component)
(with a no calculator
component)
component)
An opportunity to improve a mark is available for students with exceptional
circumstances. Requests will be considered on an individual basis.
Textbook: Foundations and Pre-Calculus 10 (Pearson) (will be provided) The student is responsible
to return the text assigned to them.
Calculator: Scientific Calculator required, Graphing Calculator optional.
Notebook: A spiral notebook is required (8.5 inches by 11 inches) with a small binder.
Other Supplies: Pencils, erasers, rulers, pens, protractor, and notebook paper as required.
Attendance:
In order to be successful in this course, regular attendance is essential (see “Attendance” section
in the school agenda). Any unexcused absence will result in one afterschool or two lunch
detentions. After a student is late three times a detention will also be given. Students are
responsible for all work missed when absent.
Extra Help and Make-up Work
I am always willing to give extra help. My office hours are:
 Monday- Friday
7:45-8:30am
 Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
2:55-3:30pm
 If you are only at school during lunch time please let me know and we can schedule a
lunch appointment.
Parents/Guardians:
I believe that students are more successful if parent/guardians and teachers work together. For
this reason I have asked for your contact information below. If you have any questions or concerns
do not hesitate to call or email me.
Please note that I am always willing to meet with parents or communicate with you on the phone
or via email. Please sign the following form indicating that you have read the Course Outline.
Please include your email address if possible.
Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________
Parent/Guardian Email: ________________________________________
Student’s Name: ______________________________________
Thank you,
Christa Van Klei