Welcome to Math 9
Spring 2018
Teacher: Mr. McLoughlin
Room: 222
Text: Math Focus 9 (Nelson), Theory and Problems for Mathematics 9 (Mickelson)
Course description
The aim of Mathematics 9 is to provide students with the opportunity to further their knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to mathematics. Mathematics is one way of trying to understand, interpret, and describe our world. Components integral to the nature of mathematics include change, constancy, number sense, patterns, relationships, spatial sense, and uncertainty.
Core Competencies
Reasoning and analyzing
Understanding and solving
Communicating and representing
Connecting and reflecting
Students will be assessed on the above core competencies through the use of daily assignments, projects, tests and quizzes. Each assignment will be evaluated using rubrics and a four point scale. The four-point scale is the following:
4 – Exceeding Expectations
3 – Meeting Expectations
2 – Approaching Meeting Expectations
1 – Not Yet Meeting Expectations
Class Materials - Should be brought to class by students.
3-ring binder and dividers Ruler
Lined paper Pen, pencil, eraser
Scientific calculator
Teacher Contact
School phone: 667-8665
Email: [email protected]
I am available most lunch hours for help and can arrange to be available for help before or after school.
Student Expectations
Please read the following regarding course expectations and laboratory rules.
Spring 2018
Teacher: Mr. McLoughlin
Room: 222
Text: Math Focus 9 (Nelson), Theory and Problems for Mathematics 9 (Mickelson)
Course description
The aim of Mathematics 9 is to provide students with the opportunity to further their knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to mathematics. Mathematics is one way of trying to understand, interpret, and describe our world. Components integral to the nature of mathematics include change, constancy, number sense, patterns, relationships, spatial sense, and uncertainty.
Core Competencies
Reasoning and analyzing
- Use logic and patterns to solve puzzles and play games
- Use reasoning and logic to explore, analyze, and apply mathematical ideas
- Estimate reasonably
- Demonstrate and apply mental math strategies
- Use tools or technology to explore and create patterns and relationships, and test conjectures
- Model mathematics in contextualized experiences
Understanding and solving
- Apply multiple strategies to solve problems in both abstract and contextualized situations
- Develop, demonstrate, and apply mathematical understanding through play, inquiry, and problem solving
- Visualize to explore mathematical concepts
- Engage in problem-solving experiences that are connected to place, story, cultural practices, and perspectives relevant to local First Peoples communities, the local community, and other cultures
Communicating and representing
- Use mathematical vocabulary and language to contribute to mathematical discussions
- Explain and justify mathematical ideas and decisions
- Communicate mathematical thinking in many ways
- Represent mathematical ideas in concrete, pictorial, and symbolic forms
Connecting and reflecting
- Reflect on mathematical thinking
- Connect mathematical concepts to each other and to other areas and personal interests
- Use mathematical arguments to support personal choices
- Incorporate First Peoples world views and perspectives to make connections to mathematical concepts
Students will be assessed on the above core competencies through the use of daily assignments, projects, tests and quizzes. Each assignment will be evaluated using rubrics and a four point scale. The four-point scale is the following:
4 – Exceeding Expectations
3 – Meeting Expectations
2 – Approaching Meeting Expectations
1 – Not Yet Meeting Expectations
Class Materials - Should be brought to class by students.
3-ring binder and dividers Ruler
Lined paper Pen, pencil, eraser
Scientific calculator
Teacher Contact
School phone: 667-8665
Email: [email protected]
I am available most lunch hours for help and can arrange to be available for help before or after school.
Student Expectations
Please read the following regarding course expectations and laboratory rules.
- You are required to attend on-time every day. If you are absent for any reason, please contact the school that day explaining the reason. Please call before class if possible.
- If you know you are going to be away (field trip, doctor, etc.) let me know in advance. Try to arrange doctor or dentist appointments outside of class time. Parents please note.
- Be on time! Quizzes, tests and important instructions are often given at the beginning of class and late arrivals will miss these and lose valuable class time.
- You are responsible for making up for missed work. Check the F.H. Collins homework site or the print off any worksheets and/or notes that you missed.