Welcome to A & W Grade 11 Math
Long Range Plan – Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics
Grade 11 – Mr. Bisson
The Apprenticeship and Workplace pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force.
The Big Ideas for this course, as taken from the BC Curriculum are as follows :
BIG IDEAS
Proportional reasoning is used to make sense of multiplicative relationships.
Mathematics informs financial decision making.
3D objects are often represented and described in 2D space.
Flexibility with number builds meaning, understanding,
and confidence.
Representing and analyzing data allows us to notice and wonder about relationships.
Students who have a good understanding of these ideas:
• gain an understanding and appreciation of the role of mathematics in society
• exhibit a positive attitude toward mathematics
• engage and persevere in mathematical problem solving
• contribute to mathematical discussions
• take risks in performing mathematical tasks
• exhibit curiosity about mathematics and situations involving mathematics.
Content Outline
Students are expected to know the following:
These objectives are described in more detail at:
https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/mathematics/11/courses
List of Resources
There is no text for this course. Units will be printed off and given to the students that will replace the actual textbook. Moodle will also be an option to support the students learning.
Moodle contains step by step instructions, videos, practice quizzes and tests. Again, Moodle
Is there to support the student in their learning and/or allow them to move through the course more quickly.
Assessment Scheme
This course is divided into units. There are assignments, quizzes and tests that accompany each unit. Also, there will be projects throughout the course and a final exam at the end of the semester on all the material covered in the course.
Term Mark Final Mark
Assignments 30% Term Mark 80%
Tests 30% Final Exam 20%
Projects 20% Total 100%
Quizzes 20%
Total 100%
Please note that there is some flexibility in how each student will be assessed.
Discussions must be had with the teacher, student and/or parent/guardian in order for the assessment to be looked at further.
Student Requirements
Students are expected to:
• use communication in order to learn and express their understanding
• make connections among mathematical ideas, other concepts in mathematics, everyday experiences and other disciplines
• demonstrate fluency with mental mathematics and estimation
• develop and apply new mathematical knowledge through problem solving
• develop mathematical reasoning
• select and use technology as a tool for learning and solving problems
• develop visualization skills to assist in processing information, making connections and solving problems.
There are no short cuts in this course.
Hard work each day in class and at home will result in a good grade because you will understand the material and how you will be tested on it. Not paying attention or missing school (same thing really) and copying assignments will result in a low grade because you will not understand the material or how you will be tested on it.
To be successful in this course will require you to attend all the classes.
Attending class means coming to class rested and prepared with binder, paper, a writing implement, and homework completed.
Attending class means paying attention to everything said in class when the teacher speaks and when students ask questions and the teacher responds.
Attending class means asking a question of the teacher when you don’t understand a process, or how you will be tested on it.
Attending class means completing the assigned task during the period, not deciding you will do it at home and packing up so you can talk to your neighbor.
Attending class means completing assignments on your own. Copying assignments off a friend will get it “done” but will diminish the assignment’s value to you as a learning tool.
Attending class means keeping track of important dates like when assignments are due or tests or exams are scheduled.
Attending class means asking for help when you need it.
Materials needed for this class
Here is a list of the materials that each student is expected to have with them for each class:
Binder
Paper
Pen/Pencil/Eraser
Ruler
Calculator (phone does not count)
If the kids wish to keep some of their work in the classroom, they will need to bring either a large resealable Ziploc bag or a small sealable container that will allow regular sized paper
( I have examples of both of them in my classroom that I will show the kids)
Contact Information
Please be sure that your phone number and email addresses have been updated in the office.
My contact information is as follows:
Phone # - 667-8044 (PCSS)
Email – [email protected] (this is the best way to get ahold of me)
Website – www.pcssrams.ca Teacher pages then click on my name. The course outline and updates will be found here.
If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact me. I look forward to working with your kids this year.
Sincerely,
Daniel Bisson
Grade 11 – Mr. Bisson
The Apprenticeship and Workplace pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force.
The Big Ideas for this course, as taken from the BC Curriculum are as follows :
BIG IDEAS
Proportional reasoning is used to make sense of multiplicative relationships.
Mathematics informs financial decision making.
3D objects are often represented and described in 2D space.
Flexibility with number builds meaning, understanding,
and confidence.
Representing and analyzing data allows us to notice and wonder about relationships.
Students who have a good understanding of these ideas:
• gain an understanding and appreciation of the role of mathematics in society
• exhibit a positive attitude toward mathematics
• engage and persevere in mathematical problem solving
• contribute to mathematical discussions
• take risks in performing mathematical tasks
• exhibit curiosity about mathematics and situations involving mathematics.
Content Outline
Students are expected to know the following:
- financial literacy: personal investments, loans, and budgeting
- rate of change
- how probability and statistics are used in different contexts
- interpreting graphs in society
- 3D objects: angles, views, and scale diagrams
These objectives are described in more detail at:
https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/mathematics/11/courses
List of Resources
There is no text for this course. Units will be printed off and given to the students that will replace the actual textbook. Moodle will also be an option to support the students learning.
Moodle contains step by step instructions, videos, practice quizzes and tests. Again, Moodle
Is there to support the student in their learning and/or allow them to move through the course more quickly.
Assessment Scheme
This course is divided into units. There are assignments, quizzes and tests that accompany each unit. Also, there will be projects throughout the course and a final exam at the end of the semester on all the material covered in the course.
Term Mark Final Mark
Assignments 30% Term Mark 80%
Tests 30% Final Exam 20%
Projects 20% Total 100%
Quizzes 20%
Total 100%
Please note that there is some flexibility in how each student will be assessed.
Discussions must be had with the teacher, student and/or parent/guardian in order for the assessment to be looked at further.
Student Requirements
Students are expected to:
• use communication in order to learn and express their understanding
• make connections among mathematical ideas, other concepts in mathematics, everyday experiences and other disciplines
• demonstrate fluency with mental mathematics and estimation
• develop and apply new mathematical knowledge through problem solving
• develop mathematical reasoning
• select and use technology as a tool for learning and solving problems
• develop visualization skills to assist in processing information, making connections and solving problems.
There are no short cuts in this course.
Hard work each day in class and at home will result in a good grade because you will understand the material and how you will be tested on it. Not paying attention or missing school (same thing really) and copying assignments will result in a low grade because you will not understand the material or how you will be tested on it.
To be successful in this course will require you to attend all the classes.
Attending class means coming to class rested and prepared with binder, paper, a writing implement, and homework completed.
Attending class means paying attention to everything said in class when the teacher speaks and when students ask questions and the teacher responds.
Attending class means asking a question of the teacher when you don’t understand a process, or how you will be tested on it.
Attending class means completing the assigned task during the period, not deciding you will do it at home and packing up so you can talk to your neighbor.
Attending class means completing assignments on your own. Copying assignments off a friend will get it “done” but will diminish the assignment’s value to you as a learning tool.
Attending class means keeping track of important dates like when assignments are due or tests or exams are scheduled.
Attending class means asking for help when you need it.
Materials needed for this class
Here is a list of the materials that each student is expected to have with them for each class:
Binder
Paper
Pen/Pencil/Eraser
Ruler
Calculator (phone does not count)
If the kids wish to keep some of their work in the classroom, they will need to bring either a large resealable Ziploc bag or a small sealable container that will allow regular sized paper
( I have examples of both of them in my classroom that I will show the kids)
Contact Information
Please be sure that your phone number and email addresses have been updated in the office.
My contact information is as follows:
Phone # - 667-8044 (PCSS)
Email – [email protected] (this is the best way to get ahold of me)
Website – www.pcssrams.ca Teacher pages then click on my name. The course outline and updates will be found here.
If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact me. I look forward to working with your kids this year.
Sincerely,
Daniel Bisson