CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF EASTERN ONTARIO
NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE TITLE: Mathematics of Personal Finance, Gr. 11
COURSE CODE: MBF 3C
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: College
R EQUIRED PREREQUISTE: Grade 10 Mathematics (Applied or Academic)
NUMBER OF SCHEDULED
HOURS: 110
FACILITATOR J. Ball, R. Chmara
WRITER J. Ball, R Chmara
DATE OF PREPARATION: Feb 2007
MINISTRY GUIDELINES: The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12 – Mathematics
TEXTS: Mathematics of Personal Finance (Addison Wesley)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as a problem-solving tool in the real world. Students will extend their understanding of quadratic relations; investigate situations involving exponential growth; solve problems involving compound interest; solve financial problems connected with vehicle ownership; develop their ability to reason by collecting, analysing, and evaluating data involving one variable; connect probability and statistics; and solve problems in geometry and trigonometry. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.
(Ministry curriculum document)
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
Mathematical Models• make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of quadratic relations, and use the connections to solve problems; • demonstrate an understanding of exponents, and make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of exponential relations; • describe and represent exponential relations, and solve problems involving exponential relations arising from real-world applications. Personal Finance • compare simple and compound interest, relate compound interest to exponential growth, and solve problems involving compound interest; • compare services available from financial institutions, and solve problems involving the cost of making purchases on credit; • interpret information about owning and operating a vehicle, and solve problems involving the associated costs. Geometry and Trigonometry • represent, in a variety of ways, two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional figures arising from real-world applications, and solve design problems; • solve problems involving trigonometry in acute triangles using the sine law and the cosine law, including problems arising from real-world applications. Data Management • solve problems involving one-variable data by collecting, organizing, analysing, and evaluating data; • determine and represent probability, and identify and interpret its applications.
This course encourages the Catholic learner to develop his/her gifts and abilities to promote growth toward personal responsibility in preparation for a chosen career path. Throughout the course, emphasis should be placed on moral, ethical, and realistic decision-making in an effort to build responsible citizenship. The classroom environment should instill a spirit of cooperation, rather than competition amongst students, and should foster a collaborative sense of community. The course provides many opportunities for students to work effectively as interdependent team members and to acknowledge and respect the opinions of others.
(Catholic Profile)
COURSE EVALUATION:
Course Assessment
Student Achievement will be based on the achievement chart categories outlined below and in individual demonstration for specific expectations. Achievement chart categories will be posted in the classroom for greater awareness and understanding of assessment. All major assignments will be evaluated using levels. Grades will be determined using the students’ most consistent and most recent level of achievements. For the purposes of reporting, the percentages grade range will correspond to the following levels as defined by the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario:
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Level |
Mark Code |
Level |
Mark Code |
Level |
Mark Code |
Level |
Mark Code |
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4++ 4+ 4 4- |
98/ 100 94 86/ 90 82 |
3+ 3 3- |
79 75 72 |
2+ 2 2- |
69 65 62 |
1+ 1 1- |
59 55 52 |
The achievement chart identifies four categories of knowledge and skills in Mathematics: Knowledge, Thinking and Inquiry, Communication and Application. The achievement chart provides a standard province-wide method for teachers to use in assessing and evaluating their students’ achievement. Each achievement chart has descriptions of the levels of achievement for each of the four categories of knowledge and skills. Level three is the provincial standard; level four indicated a level of aptitude beyond the standard; level two indicates the student is slightly below provincial standard; and level one indicates a limited understanding of material. The achievement chart helps determine, towards the end of the course, the student’s most consistent level of achievement of the curriculum expectations as reflected in his or her course work.
POLICIES
Late Assignment
If a student fails to submit a summative assignment on the due date they will receive a completion contract. They will renegotiate a new due date with the subject teacher. The student will have their parent sign the contract and return it to the teacher the next day. If the contract is not returned, the classroom teacher will phone the parent. If the assignment gets submitted on the new date, the student will receive a grade. If not, the student will report to study hall and the parent will be notified. If completed at a passable level, the assignment will receive a “pass”.
If a student cheats on a test or plagiarizes a summative assignment, they will have to re-do the work in a supervised setting at their teacher’s convenience. The parent will be notified and the vice-principal will create a file to track the incident. Should a second incident occur in any class, the student will receive a suspension and a grade of zero for that assignment.
A Culminating Activity provides an opportunity for students to synthesize and demonstrate the full breadth of their understanding of overall expectations. The task is completed over more than one class period, involves all four categories of the achievement chart, and is authentic and related to the “real world”. Student work to be assessed must demonstrate individual achievement.
70% SUMMATIVE EVALUATION 30% CULMINATION
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Knowledge/Understanding |
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Culminating Activity |
15 % |
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Inquiry |
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Final Examination |
25 % |
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Communication |
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Making Connections |
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100% TOTAL
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
1. Come to class with a notebook, textbook, pen, pencil, paper, and scientific calculator.
2. Be on time for class. Being late for class may merit a detention. Chronic lateness will be dealt with by Administration.
3. Come to class wearing a complete uniform, as outlined under the school uniform guidelines. Uniform issues will be dealt with by administration. Your return to class will be considered a late for attendance purposes.
4. Keep the classroom in order; i.e. no writing on desks, no food, no school bags or jackets, and no interference with possessions of others.
5. It is your responsibility to catch up on all missed work due to absence. Missed labs/activities will be made up on the students’ time the day of students’ return or at a time convenient for the teacher.
6. There is no talking during a test or quiz. Talking during this time period, even if you are finished will result in a zero.
7. Test days are important. There are no chances to re-write a test for illegitimate absences. If you’ll be missing a scheduled test day for a school approved activity arrangement must be made in advance to schedule an alternate time to write the test.
8. Computer printing problems is not acceptable as a legitimate reason for late assignments, If such a situation should occur, the student must present either a hand-written assignment or a computer disc that the teacher can read on a computer compatible with the Notre Dame computer system. This must be done on the day the assignment is due.
9. Ask for help when experiencing difficulty. I am always willing to help. Arrangements can be made for help at lunch hour or after school
I, ______________________________ (student) have read and understood the expectations outlined in the Grade 11 College Math Outline.
Parents/Guardians: Please be aware of the expectations set for your son/daughter in this course. If you would like to keep in touch with me on a regular basis, or would appreciate being kept informed of what is happening in the course, please attach an email address where I can contact you . If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at NDCHS: 253-4700 or email me at ruth.chmara@cdsbeo.on.ca
Sincerely,
Ruth Chmara
Parent/Guardian Signature : _____________________________
Date: ______________________________________________
Daytime Phone Number: _______________________________
Comments:
Notre Dame Catholic High School Extension Contract
SAMPLE
STUDENT NAME ______________________
COURSE ______________________________
The following work has not been handed in _________________________________
The original due date _________________________
New date for submission ______________________
*Once this new date is negotiated, the student agrees to submit this work on that date to receive a grade of zero or the student will attend study hall until the assignment is completed at a passable level.
*The student understands that failure to hand in any of the summative assignments in this course will result in the inability to demonstrate some course expectations, which may result in the loss of credit.
STUDENT SIGNATURE _______________________________
TEACHER SIGNATURE _______________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE _____________________