Math 20-3
Fall 2013
COURSE OUTLINE
Fall 2013
Teacher: Mr. Bell
sebastian.bell@hfcrd.ab.ca
Mathematics -3 is designed for students who want to learn the mathematics
needed to enter most trades or intend to enter the workforce after high school.
Math 20-3 will build upon the concepts from Math 10-3. Students will further their
knowledge and skills in the area of measurement, geometry, number, and
algebra. As well, they will explore statistics through various graphing techniques.
Problem solving, reasoning and connections are vital to increasing mathematical
power and will be integrated throughout the course. Throughout this course,
students are encouraged to think critically and creatively, to use the language of
mathematics, to demonstrate good number sense, and to understand the
relevancy and application of mathematics to problem solving.
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Planning Ahead
Most apprenticeship training programs in Alberta will recommend students
successfully complete Mathematics 30-3. However, a small number of
apprenticeship training programs may require students to complete the -2 course
sequence in order to meet the mathematics entrance level competencies for
those trades.
For further information regarding apprenticeships:
http://www.advancededandtech.gov.ab.ca/planning.aspx.
For further information regarding post-secondary entrance requirements:
http://alis.alberta.ca/ec/ep/aas/ta/mathreq.html
Student Materials:
In order for students to be successful, they must have the proper materials.
For Math 20-3, the following is required:
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Yourself – You need to be in class every day ready to think,
share, and learn
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A positive attitude – I can, I will, I am able to!
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Binder or duotang with abundant lined loose-leaf paper
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Pencils, Pens, Erasers & Straight Edge
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Scientific Calculator (with sin/cos/tan function)
Math 20-3
Fall 2013
Assessment and Evaluation
We will participate in a variety of formative exercises throughout the course that
will be based on the specific outcomes as outlined in the Alberta Program of
Studies for Mathematics. These formative assessments will account for 0% of
your final grade.
Your class mark will be based on summative assessments and will be solely
based on the public published student learning outcomes as outlined in the
Alberta Program of Studies for Mathematics. These summative assessments will
account for 100% of your final grade.
Formative assessment will include tasks such as quizzes, and problem solving
activities.
Summative assessment will include tasks such as unit tests, homework, and final
exams.
Within the 100% summative, marks will be distributed as follows:
TERM MARK:
Homework
20%
End of Chapter Tests
60%
Final Exam
20%
*As we move to Outcomes based reporting we are implementing a first step. In
addition to a traditional raw score, the midterm and final exam will be divided into
specific outcomes and assigned according to the corresponding unit. This
change may be different from previous reporting experiences. Most recent
achievement will be taken into account when the student’s final grade is
determined. We encourage you to contact us at the school if you have any
questions.
Math 20-3
Fall 2013
Note: Order and length of units may be changed depending on class dynamic and skills. 3
weeks have also been set aside for on-the-spot enrichment classes (as needed).
Program Timeline (Tentative)
Review and assessment of previous knowledge
(1 weeks)
UNIT 1: Surface Area
(2 weeks)
(includes exploded views/component parts/scale diagrams, surface area, scale)
UNIT 2: Volume
(2 week)
(includes 3-D objects and views, scale, volume)
UNIT 3: Finance
(2 weeks)
(includes budgeting, simple & compound interest, investing, credit options, career choices)
UNIT 4: Graphing
(2 week)
(includes circle graphs, simple and compound interest, budgets, analyzing graphs)
UNIT 5: Slope & Rates of Change
(2 weeks)
(includes proportional reasoning/unit analysis, slope/rate of change, line graphs)
UNIT 6: Right Triangles
(3 weeks)
(Review of Pythagorean Theorem & Trigonometry)
FINAL REVIEW
(1 week)
(reviewing and re-visiting all units)
Spare Weeks (as needed)
Primary Textual Resource:
(2 weeks)
MATH AT WORK 11
McGraw-Hill Ryerson
 A variety of other resources including the internet and published works will
be used to supplement the above resources