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ROSEDALE HEIGHTS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
MFM 1P1 - Foundations of Mathematics (Grade 9 Applied Math)
(1) COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course enables students to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts related
to introductory algebra, proportional reasoning, and measurement and geometry through
investigation, the effective use of technology, and hands-on activities.
Students will investigate real-life examples to develop various representations of linear
relations, and will determine the connections between the representations.
They will also explore certain relationships that emerge from the measurement of threedimensional figures and two-dimensional shapes Students will consolidate their mathematical
skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking. (Ministry of Education, 2005)
(2) TOPICS
 Number Sense and Algebra
 Linear Relations
 Measurement and Geometry
(3) EVALUATION
The school year has 4 reporting periods. The evaluation of each student’s work in this
course will be reported as a percentage. All types of evaluations* will be taken into
consideration.
Students will be assessed on an ongoing basis. Each teacher will keep a detailed record of a
student’s achievement throughout the course, and will use this record to arrive at an
appropriate mark. Each student’s final mark will be made up of 70% term work and 30% final
examination or culminating activity.
TOPIC
WEIGHT OF FINAL MARK
TERM MARK (ASSIGNMENTS, QUIZZES, TESTS)
70%
FINAL EXAM/SUMMATIVE
30%
*Evaluations may include quizzes, tests, assignments, group work, presentations,
independent studies, journals, projects, etc. to be determined by the teacher.
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(4) GUIDELINES AND POLICY
Students will be evaluated via test, quizzes, and assignments.
Entry questions are assigned at the beginning of every class. Students will be given 5-10 minutes
to work on them and then take them up. Thus, it is essential that students arrive to class on time.
The term mark is cumulative (70% of final mark) and will be based on tests, quizzes, journals, and assignments
which may include homework. Quizzes and assignments may be given without notice.
Tests will be given approximately one week’s notice.
If a student is absent on the date notice is given, it is his/her responsibility to become aware of this ASAP
(speaking to teacher, to classmates)
The summative (30 % of final mark) will take the form of a final exam and/or final project(s).
(A) EVALUATION POLICY:
* (If a student knows in advance that he/she is going to miss any evaluation, and there is a valid reason (ex:
school activity or doctor’s appointment) the student must inform the teacher at least two days before the
scheduled absence to make alternate arrangements.
A mark of zero will be assigned to any student who does not make prior arrangements, misses a scheduled
evaluation without a legitimate reason, or fails to show up the next day for the makeup evaluation.
* For unexpected absences (e.g. sudden illness), you must contact your teacher on your first day back at
school. Failure to do so may result in a mark of zero for the missed evaluation.
* For all absences, expected and unexpected, students must provide a note from their parent/guardian Including
the date of the absence(s), the statement that the parent/guardian was aware that a test/quiz/assignment was
missed.
* If the absence is valid, the teacher will determine the action to be taken: the evaluation or similar
evaluation may be written at another time as determined by the teacher, or, if the evaluation has already
been handed back, posted, or taken up then the evaluation cannot be written and the term mark will be
evaluated on other marks available.
* If the absence is not valid, the student will be assigned a mark of zero for the evaluation.
(B) LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
It is the student’s responsibility to find out about late assignments missed due to an absence. Students missing
an assignment without a valid reason will receive a mark of zero. Late assignments will be assigned a penalty
of 5% per day, up to a maximum of 10% until the closure date has passed.
Once the closure date has passed, a mark of zero may be assigned. The closure date may be stated explicitly,
or may be determined by the return, taking up, or posting of answers/solutions, or the end of the relevant unit of
study.
(C) EXPECTATION OF HONESTY:
Students are expected to be honest in all work that is submitted for evaluation. Any student who is dishonest
(cheating, copying or plagiarizing, etc) on any submitted work will receive a mark of zero.
STUDENT SIGNATURE: ______________________
PARENT SIGNATURE: ______________________
DATE: ____________________________
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ROSEDALE HEIGHTS
HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN MATH
BE Prepared – You must
 Be on time and focussed.
 Bring your tools (pencils, erasers, binder, text, scientific calculator)
 Ask questions. During class time, work time or sign up for extra help if you are
too far behind. (Don’t fall behind.)
 Use your class time for MATH. (phones and other electronics should be away)
Homework:
 DO every homework question.
 Check your answers with the answers at the back of the text.
 Circle, in a bright colour, any question you need to ask in class.
Check it off once it has been corrected.
 Star any questions you should review before the next evaluation.
 It is your responsibility to complete any assignments given when you are absent.
 EVERY homework question must be completed and UNDERSTOOD.
Studying:
 Students should practice math every night.
Even if there is no specific homework assigned by the teacher.
 The only way to study math is to REDO the questions. Mix them up. Use the
review sections, notes, quizzes and homework.
 Before the test or quiz, REDO the homework questions again. (They don’t expire.)
 Keep it fresh. If it has been days/weeks since you last tried the questions, do
them again. (Even if you understood them before!!)
 DOING the questions is the only way to learn math.
Reading math does NOT help the student understand.
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE...then REPEAT!
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Rosedale Heights
Math Notebook
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All notebooks must be in large three ring binders (in good condition).
No loose pages in the front or back of your binder.
Only math notes in your binder.
Write your name clearly labelled on the front cover of your binder.
I reserve the right to check your notebook at any time.
Divide your book into three sections:
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NOTES
(ii) HOMEWORK
(iii) EVALUATIONS
(I) NOTES
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Contain all class notes and examples.
Everything on the board/overhead should be in your notes section.
All notes should be written in pencil only!
Write the date at the beginning of each day’s notes.
Keep note section complete at all times – shows what you are responsible for.
It is your responsible to catch up from a classmate when you are absent.
(II) HOMEWORK
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Will contain all of your homework assignments.
Includes any worksheets of homework questions. (supplement textbook)
Write the date at the beginning of each day’s assignment.
As with your notes, do all assignments in pencil.
Complete homework to best of your ability every night!
Check answers with the back of the text.
You are responsible for completing any assignments given when you are absent.
(III) EVALUATIONS
This section will contain, in order, the following:
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The course outline sheet.
This notebook instruction sheet.
A mark summary sheet (provided).
All tests, quizzes, assignments (not daily homework assignments).
All computer generated mark sheets (signed).
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MATHEMATICS PATHWAYS