Mathematics

Last updated January 7th, 2010

Philosophy of Delivery of Mathematics Curriculum

  1. calculatorEvery 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.

Mathematics Pathways

Most of our students follow one of these paths

ie sucks 1st Course 2nd Course 3rd Course 4th + Course(s) (optional)
Essential MAT1L MFM1P MEL3E ie sucks
Applied MFM1P MFM2P MBF3C MAP4C
Academic / Applied MPM1D or MFM1P MPM2D or MFM2P MCF3M MDM4U
MCT4C
MAP4C
Academic MPM1D or MPM1DE MPM2D 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.

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 105) after school. 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.

Math Club

Math Club meets every Wednesday, at lunch in room 105. New comers 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

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