Teacher: Ms. Law
Email: wlaw@vsb.bc.ca
Classroom: Room 213
Course Site: mslawclasses.ca
Big Ideas (from BC Ministry of Education – Draft Curriculum June 2016):
Bring to every class:
Reporting:
Course Information:
Scientific Calculator: scientific calculator is required for this course. Please bring one for EVERY class. You cannot use your phone during class, especially not during quizzes and tests.
Quizzes: All quizzes are partner (or small group) quizzes; hence, both students will receive the same mark for the quiz. Students will be working with different partners for each class for the most part. Quizzes are short but frequent and unannounced. You have a chance to make up ONE quiz for each term for any quiz within the term (chances are not carried over.) If you missed a quiz, you may get an exempt if you provide an excused absent note. Any unexcused absent will result on zero for the quiz.
Tests: All tests are individual and will take place during class. Students may re-write a test one time in order to achieve a maximum score of 75%. Students scored 75% or higher will not be eligible to re-write. In order to re-write, students must complete extra practice questions and discuss with the teacher what their problems were. Re-writes will take place on a mutually agreeable date and time. Highest of the two marks will be used for reporting. You can re-write any test at any time throughout the year except for the last 2 weeks of each term. Please do not take pictures of the tests or remove the tests from the room.
Problem Solving Projects: We will be solving problems every class for the most part. Problems consist of puzzles and games that use numerical and spatial reasoning, logic, and/or patterns. Your job is to choose one problem from each term and submit the detailed solutions. The solution can be in a variety of different forms: written submission, video screencast, comic strip, music video, skit, and more. A rubric for assessing the problem solving submission will be provided.
Journal: At the end of class (except for test and/or quiz days) you will be writing a short journal entry. The entry should reflect the learning for that class. Guiding questions will be provided. Journals are kept IN THE CLASSROOM securely so you won’t forget to bring it. Plus, I need to look at your entries.
Assignment: There will be no traditional homework assigned for completion. It is expected that you be in charge of your own learning. Questions from the textbook or worksheets will be provided to complete at your discretion. If you are having difficulty with the topic, this is what the practice is for. I expect that everyone will spend 30 - 60mins on mathematics at home between classes.
Extra help:
Extra help with the teacher is available before or after class by arrangement only.
Food or Drinks during class:
Class Policies:
We are involved in a mutually beneficial communal learning experience, one that requires full attention and respectful behavior toward all members of the class. In order to maximize the learning experience, students are requested to observe the following etiquette guidelines:
Electronic Policies:
We are here to learn together, not to connect with people outside of class. So, it’s time to unplug!
Course Timeline (subject to changes):
Transformations
Radical Functions
Polynomial Functions
Trigonometry Functions
Trigonometry Identities
MID-YEAR EXAM
Exponential Equations
Logarithmic Functions and Equations
Rational Functions
Function Operations
Conics
Series
FINAL EXAM
Now that we get the serious notes out of the way… Let’s have a fun year!
Email: wlaw@vsb.bc.ca
Classroom: Room 213
Course Site: mslawclasses.ca
Big Ideas (from BC Ministry of Education – Draft Curriculum June 2016):
- Many functions are related through inverse operations.
- Analyzing the characteristics of functions allows us to solve equations, and model and understand relationships.
- Transformations of shapes extend to functions in all of their representations.
- Geometrical thinking and visualization can be used to explore conics and functions.
Bring to every class:
- REQUIRED
- An open-mind and curiosity
- Writing Implements
- Journal Notebook (NOT a binder with loose leaf paper)
- Scientific Calculator (Cannot use your phone or tablet)
- OPTIONAL
- Notebook or Binder with Loose Leaf Paper (Optional)
- Textbook or Workbook (Pre-Calculus 12 : McGraw-Hill Ryerson)
Reporting:
- Partner Quizzes 20%
- Tests 50%
- Problem Solving Projects 10%
- Math Journals 5%
- Final Exam 15%
Course Information:
Scientific Calculator: scientific calculator is required for this course. Please bring one for EVERY class. You cannot use your phone during class, especially not during quizzes and tests.
Quizzes: All quizzes are partner (or small group) quizzes; hence, both students will receive the same mark for the quiz. Students will be working with different partners for each class for the most part. Quizzes are short but frequent and unannounced. You have a chance to make up ONE quiz for each term for any quiz within the term (chances are not carried over.) If you missed a quiz, you may get an exempt if you provide an excused absent note. Any unexcused absent will result on zero for the quiz.
Tests: All tests are individual and will take place during class. Students may re-write a test one time in order to achieve a maximum score of 75%. Students scored 75% or higher will not be eligible to re-write. In order to re-write, students must complete extra practice questions and discuss with the teacher what their problems were. Re-writes will take place on a mutually agreeable date and time. Highest of the two marks will be used for reporting. You can re-write any test at any time throughout the year except for the last 2 weeks of each term. Please do not take pictures of the tests or remove the tests from the room.
Problem Solving Projects: We will be solving problems every class for the most part. Problems consist of puzzles and games that use numerical and spatial reasoning, logic, and/or patterns. Your job is to choose one problem from each term and submit the detailed solutions. The solution can be in a variety of different forms: written submission, video screencast, comic strip, music video, skit, and more. A rubric for assessing the problem solving submission will be provided.
Journal: At the end of class (except for test and/or quiz days) you will be writing a short journal entry. The entry should reflect the learning for that class. Guiding questions will be provided. Journals are kept IN THE CLASSROOM securely so you won’t forget to bring it. Plus, I need to look at your entries.
Assignment: There will be no traditional homework assigned for completion. It is expected that you be in charge of your own learning. Questions from the textbook or worksheets will be provided to complete at your discretion. If you are having difficulty with the topic, this is what the practice is for. I expect that everyone will spend 30 - 60mins on mathematics at home between classes.
Extra help:
Extra help with the teacher is available before or after class by arrangement only.
Food or Drinks during class:
- No food of any kind allowed. Please finish all food items by the door before entering class.
- Drinks in a spill proof container only.
Class Policies:
We are involved in a mutually beneficial communal learning experience, one that requires full attention and respectful behavior toward all members of the class. In order to maximize the learning experience, students are requested to observe the following etiquette guidelines:
- Students are expected to arrive on time and to remain in class until the class is over, or excused. All students are expected to be in full attendance until the final day of classes.
- Students must take every step necessary to minimize distractions during class.
- A written excuse must be presented for any absence by all students and must show: date of absence, reason of absence, and parent’s/guardian’s signature.
- A written note is required for early dismissal. If you have a prior engagement that requires you leave before the end of class, please inform the teacher before class and take pains not to disturb other students when you leave. In the case of an emergency, please report first to the main office, so that parents/guardians may be notified.
- Socializing during lectures or when other students are presenting material for the benefit of the class is counterproductive and inconsiderate. One person talks to the class at a time.
Electronic Policies:
We are here to learn together, not to connect with people outside of class. So, it’s time to unplug!
- Electronic devices not directly pertaining to your participation in this class must be turned off and put away before class starts. This means you may not place or receive calls, messages, play games, check e-mails, surf the web, pop into Facebook, Twitter, and any other similar applications.
- Please make sure phone will not ring or vibrate during class.
- There will be times we will use your electronic device for classwork, that’s when you can use your device.
Course Timeline (subject to changes):
Transformations
Radical Functions
Polynomial Functions
Trigonometry Functions
Trigonometry Identities
MID-YEAR EXAM
Exponential Equations
Logarithmic Functions and Equations
Rational Functions
Function Operations
Conics
Series
FINAL EXAM
Now that we get the serious notes out of the way… Let’s have a fun year!