Course+Expectations

Welcome to Foundations of Mathematics 10. This wikispace has been created to allow you to be as successful as possible in this class. Check and read it often. Make yourself familiar with all of the pages. Don't hesitate to ask if there is something you don't understand. We are in this together. This is OUR class, so let's make it a positive and wonderful experience.

Contact Information
 * Home Number: 692-1870**
 * Cell Number: 630-4574**
 * School Number: 693-4626 (ext 281)**
 * Email Address: rosso.sophie@prairiesouth.ca**

Necessary Supplies You will need a three ring binder, paper, writing utensil and a scientific calculator. I will not be lending any calculators this year but rest assured I have lots of extra pencils and paper.

Tutorial Time I will be available for extra help Thursdays at lunch and by appointment.

Course Goals
 * 1) Learn the algebra skills
 * 2) Become better problem solvers
 * 3) Be confident in the ability to ask questions when you don't understand
 * 4) Be an important part of the group. Work together to think and reason through problems.

Homework Homework is an important part of the math program. It allows you to practice the math skills you have been introduced to in class. There will not be a tremendous amount of homework and nor will it count for marks, but the work you will be given will be considered important. If for some reason your homework is incomplete you will be given an alternate assignment due the following day. If this assignment is incomplete you will be placed on the Homework Intervention Program (HIP) list. Your parents will be notified when you are not doing your homework. This is not because I like to tattle but simply because it's part of my job according to the Education Act to keep your parents informed of your progress. Do us all a favor and do your homework. You will be amazed at how it will help to improve your grades.

Classroom Rules There are only two classroom rules: I think you'll find that generally in life if you follow these two simple rules you'll do just fine. **Interfering with others learning will not be tolerated**. If at anytime you are unsure if you are being your best self....ask me. See your agenda book for all other Peacock policies which will be adhered to in class.
 * Do the right thing
 * Be your best self

Grades Each unit will have a grade assigned to quizzes and a unit exam. There will be many daily practice quizzes before the "official" quiz. You will monitor your own progress and determine how much extra work you need to do to get ready for the real quiz. Plenty of notice will be given before the unit exam. You will be given a practice exam to better prepare you for the "official" unit exam. Below is the new policy being followed by the entire Peacock math team. Please ensure you read it carefully as it is very important:

" Exam Absence If the student is absent on the day of an exam, they will be given the opportunity to write the exam in the office at noon the following day of their return. Failure to show up for this exam makeup will result in a mark of zero.  Each student will be given three opportunities to master the material:  There will be no rewrites given due to failure"
 * 1) In class assignments
 * 2) Unit Review/Practice Exam
 * 3) Exam


 * Evaluation**
 * **Quizzes 30%**
 * **Exams 50%**
 * **Final Exam 20%**