Math 11 Essentials Course Outline - Spring 2009

Mathematics Essentials 11 offers students an increased opportunity for success by providing them with more hands-on experiences, real-world applications to mathematics, and skill-building activities.  The course will prepare students for the workplace or for educational programs after high school that do not require a mathematics prerequisite.

Units Covered:

• Data Management – Reading and Creating Graphs and Charts
• Housing – Renting an apartment and buying a house
• Banking – Using Credit (borrowing money) and Investments
• Measurement – Perimeter, Area, Volume and Surface Area
• Taking a Trip – Expenses (Travel, Lodging, Meals), Routes and Timing

Materials Needed:

• A three-ring binder with lots of lined paper

• Ruler, pencils and an eraser

• Scientific calculator (a graphing calculator will be provided when required)

Attendance:  Regular attendance is essential. Come on time and prepared. If you are absent, have a parent/guardian write a note or call the main office (497-4612). Students who miss class or arrive late are reminded of the J. L. Ilsley attendance and late policies. It is your responsibility to keep track of any missed work due to absence.

Evaluation:  Each of the 5 units will be worth 20% of the overall course mark.  Each unit will consist of some chapter activities (assignments, projects and your portfolio) and the unit test. 

            Chapter Activities         12%

            Unit Test                      8%

                                                20%                

Chapter Activities:

• Assignments: Assignments are due at the beginning of the period on the due date.
• Quizzes: Individual quizzes provide you with opportunities to assess your on-going progress and determine if extra help is needed.
• Journals: Entries will consist of questions similar to those completed during each unit, writing about mathematics, and a self-evaluation of how you have been working towards the course outcomes.
• Portfolio: The portfolio will be used to keep your course work (both completed and ongoing) organized.

Extra Help:  Extra help will be available at lunch in room 237.