French Shore Academy

Course Information Sheet - Math 2201 Teacher: Mr. Fudge

Email: keith.fudge@wnlsd.ca

Blog Site: http://kffsa.blogspot.ca/

2012/13

I Course Introduction

The prerequisite for this course is proficiency/familiarity with the objectives covered in

mathematics 1201.

The main goals of Mathematics Education are to prepare students to:

Use mathematics confidently to solve problems

Communicate and reason mathematically

Make connections between mathematics and its applications and

Become mathematically literate adults.

II Senior High Math Courses.

Stream

Level I

Level II

Level III

Advanced

Mathematics 1201

Mathematics 2200

Mathematics 3200

Mathematics 3208

Academic Mathematics 2201

Mathematics 3201

Applied

Mathematics 1202

Mathematics 2202

Mathematics 3202

III Textbook.

Principles of Mathematics 11

IV Topics Covered:

Unit Topic Suggested Time

I Inductive and Deductive Reasoning 10 Hours

II Mathematical Inquiry 6 Hours

III Properties of Angles and Triangles 13 hours

IV Acute Triangle Trigonometry 9 Hours

V Radicals 18 Hours

VI Statistical Reasoning 12 Hours

VII Quadratic Functions 16 Hours

VIII Proportional Reasoning 10 hours

Specific outcomes are available upon request.

IV Requirements/Expectations for each math Class:

Math textbook is required for each regular math class.

Student will bring a workbook.

Students will bring a graph book or graph paper when required.

Students will bring a scientific calculator, pencil(s), straight edge and any other

supplies necessary for class.

Consistent and diligent effort both in and out of class.

IV Evaluation Scheme:

Category

Percentage

Alternate Assessments

Assignments (10%)

Journals (5%)

Project (10%)

Class Observations/Antidotal/Games (5%)

Test/Quizzes

Test (25%)

Quizzes (5%)

Midterm Exam

15%

Final Exam

25%

VI Evaluation Guidelines.

Test/assignments, etc. must be legibly completed in pencil. Work done in pen

will not be accepted.

Assigned seat work must be completed on time. Spot checks of homework will

be done at random.

Assignments must be submitted on loose leaf and have a proper cover sheet.

Assignments must be submitted at the beginning of class on the due date unless

otherwise indicated.

Students absent on the day of a test or when an assignment is due should follow

the guidelines outlined in our school evaluation policy.

Test and assignments may contain items from previous units.

Students will be given at least a minimum of five (5) school days in advance of

any units or cumulative test.

Students will be given a minimum of five (5) school days to complete major

projects.

Results for assignments and projects shall be returned to students no later than

three weeks from the date of their administration.

Results for unit test shall be returned no later than one week from date of

administration.

VII General Comments.

Students requiring extra math assistance should avail themselves of tutorials

provided by the math teacher.

In situations where students experience a high level of difficulty with the math

program, it is expected that they will seek additional help - School tutoring

program, private tutoring, etc.