Mathematics

Last updated December 21st, 2011

Philosophy of Delivery of Mathematics Curriculum

1. Every student coming to the Earl of March Secondary School will have an appropriate pathway to complete his/her 3 (three) compulsory Mathematics credits.

2. Course content is derived from the Curriculum documents and not from textbook content. Textbooks are used as a resource only, not as a design tool.
3. Delivery and Evaluation in our Applied Program may be substantially different from our Academic Program. Regardless of program, however, all students will have multiple opportunities to practice and demonstrate their learning prior to evaluation.
4. We as educators are committed to continued professional development both formal and informal.
5. The Earl of March Mathematics Department works collaboratively to ensure consistent delivery of the curriculum.
6. We recognize the importance of communication within the school community.

“Arithmetic is being able to count up to twenty without taking off your shoes.” — Mickey Mouse

Mathematics Pathways

Most of our students follow one of these paths. If you wish to see the pathway flowchart click here.

Please note that course codes that end in the letter “E” are enriched versions of the normal course and follow the same curriculum.

Course Codes

1st Course – Grade 9 2nd Course – Grade 10 3rd Course – Grade 11 4th + Course(s) (optional) – Grade 12
Essential MAT1L MAT2L MEL3E
Applied MFM1P MFM2P MBF3C MAP4C
Academic / Applied MPM1D or MFM1P MPM2D or MFM2P MCF3M MAP4C
MCT4C
MDM4U
Academic MPM1D and/or MPM1DE MPM2D and/or MPM2DE MCR3U MDM4U
MHF4U
MCV4U
Students chose courses at the end of February. In order to assist students and parents in course selection, Earl of March offers Option Sheet nights for parents to ask questions, Option Sheets signing day where teachers can individually council students to help select an appropriate path.

“Mathematics is made of 50 percent formulas, 50 percent proofs, and 50 percent imagination.” – Anonymous

Course content/description

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/math.html

Extra Help

Any student struggling in a math course is encouraged to seek help from their teacher outside of class time. Help is often available in the Math office (room 160) in the morning or extra help room (room 123) at lunch. Students are encouraged to check with their teacher to see when he/she is available. It is best for students to start seeking help as soon as the difficulties arise. Please inquire about our Peer Helpers program offered through Guidance.

Online Homework Help

Our grade 9 and 10 students now have access to an exciting new math resource thanks to the Ministry of Education. This site offers free online math tutoring by Ontario Certified Teachers, Sunday through Thursday night from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The site also offers other rich resources available all day, every day, such as interactive tutorials, a glossary, a calculator and previously recorded best sessions.

Students and parents/guardians can check this site out at http://HomeworkHelp.ilc.org. Parents/Guardians will be receiving a Homework Help flyer this week with additional information on how to sign students up for free.

For more information, please contact your son’s or saughter’s teacher, or the board contact at .

Math Club

Math Club meets every Wednesday, at lunch in room 105. Newcomers are always welcome.

Contests

We encourage our students to participate in competitions in Mathematics. Students can register for contests through their math teachers or through the Math office, Room 160.

Contests information/practice

http://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/english/contests/index.shtml

Resources

Links to Teacher Websites