Course Outline - Mathematics 9

Teacher: Mrs. Alison Milne

Room: 1013

E-mail:

* Subject to change

Welcome

Welcome to grade 9 Mathematics. I hope this year will be a great learning experience for all.

Course Description

This course is offered in French for students in the French Immersion Program. The course will be taught in French. As such, students are expected to speak French in the class at all times.

Themes and Topics

This course is divided into 8 units. The units and the topics include:

  1. Number Sense (Real number set, fractions, decimals, exponents, matrices)
  2. Patterns and Relations (graphing linear relations, equations of straight lines)
  3. Equations and Inequalities (solving for the variable, rearranging equations)
  4. Probability (experimental/theoretical, dependent/independent events, compound events)
  5. Measurement (volume and surface area of cones, pyramids, prisms, and spheres)
  6. Geometry (transformations, mapping notation, similar triangles)
  7. Polynomials (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and factoring of algebraic expressions)
  8. Data Management (scatterplots, line of best fit, assess/display/interpret data)

Materials

Binder

Loose leaf paper

Graph paper

Dividers (8)

Calculator

Pencils

Evaluation

Marks in this course will be cumulative over the entire year rather than splitting the course into sections or terms. This means that marks may change drastically from the early stages of the course as more work is completed.

Cumulative marks follow a system where category percentages are attached to a variety of assessments. Cumulative marks provide a ‘snapshot’ of a student’s progress at any time in the course without locking in a grade prior to the conclusion of the course. Using this grading system will enhance the InSchool program as parents and students can get an accurate account of the marks after assessments are graded.

*The following percentages and their meanings are what will appear on this year’s report card:

90-100%The student demonstrates excellent or outstanding performance in relation to the expected learning outcomes for this course.

80-89%The student demonstrates very good performance in relation to the expected learning outcomes for this course.

70-79%The student demonstrates good performance in relation to the expected learning outcomes for this course.

60-69%The student demonstrates satisfactory performance in relation to the expected learning outcomes for this course.

50-59%The student demonstrates minimally acceptable performance in relation to the expected learning outcomes for this course.

Below 50%The student has not met minimum requirements in relation to the expected learning outcomes for this course.

* Please note that the following marking scheme is subject to change.

Tests 35%

Quizzes 10%

Major Assignments20%

Tasks and in-class work15%

Mid-term10%

Exam10%

* One of the most important parts of grade 9 Math is completion of homework. Only students who do their homework consistently and with diligence will be successful in this course. Work is assigned on a daily basis that is to be completed for the next class.

Class Behaviour

The following are a few expectations for classroom behaviour.

  • Come to class prepared! Bring your binder, books, pens, loose leaf, calculator, and any other materials we are working with.
  • Treat everyone with RESPECT. This means:

- Showing up to class on time

- Understanding that it is okay for people to disagree with your views

- Waiting your turn to speak

- Using appropriate, polite language and…

- Being prepared for discussions.

  • Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Chances are others in the class are wondering the same thing.
  • All smart devices are to be on silent or vibrate mode during class time.
  • Students are permitted to listen to smart devices in class only during independent work time given in class.
  • Headphones and / or earpieces are to be removed during lessons and class discussions.
  • Food is not allowed in class unless otherwise specified.

Late Assignments

All assignments and classroom tasks and activities are to be handed in on time. If a major assignment is not submitted on the due date, the student will be required to attend up to 5 extra work sessions which will be held during lunch hour. If after 5 sessions the assignment is not completed, the student must submit all of the work they have done to that point (part marks will be given).

In addition, any assignments that are submitted after the due date will be subject to a penalty of 5% of the value of the assignment, per day, to a maximum of 25%.

There will be a 2 week period where late assignments will be accepted. After this terminal deadline, a score of zero will be entered for the assignment if it is not handed in.

If you do miss a deadline, you must hand in your assignment on the next school day, whether you have my class on that day or not.

Make-up tests will be arranged for those students who have missed a test, but only if the student provides a written note from home explaining the reason why the test was not written on the originally scheduled test day.

Copying another student’s work and submitting it as your own and failing to provide footnote references when quoting another author or authors are both examples of plagiarism and will be dealt with in the following manner:

  • Submitting another student’s work and calling it your own will result in the loss of the total mark for that particular assignment.

Contact

An open line of communication between teachers and parents / guardians is very important. Hopefully, this will help each student reach their full potential. I will be contacting you if I am concerned with your child’s progress, behaviour or if work is not being completed.

Please feel free to contact me at anytime to discuss your student, the course, or if you have any questions or concerns. I can be reached at:

Phone: 542-6060, room 1013– Horton High School

Email:

In addition, you can find the following information on my website:

  • Course outline
  • Calendar with due dates and test dates
  • Student marks
  • Copies of handouts and assignments

The URL is:

Extra Help/Questions/Comments

Available after school and at lunch – just ask!