MYP MATHEMATICS GR. 7, 8, 9 Course Outline 2016/2017

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1 MYP MATHEMATICS GR. 7, 8, 9 Course Outline 2016/2017 Welcome to a new year at Louis St. Laurent. This has been prepared for your use as a reference regarding general information and expectations in Mathematics in order to have a successful year. Please read this information thoroughly with your parents. 1. The grade 7, 8, 9 students will cover all the chapters in the Math Makes Sense textbook. 2. General Supplies: LABEL ALL YOUR MATERIALS 3. Evaluation: 3- ring binder (1.5 )/1 legal size folder 3- hole punched lined paper (large pkg.) Package Dividers Blue or Black Pen/1 Red pen/ HB Pencils (start with 6) Erasers, Highlighters, & Pencil Case Scientific Calculators (will not be used in all chapters) Geometry Set (will not be used in all chapters) Graph paper (small pack) Each Term Mark: Unit Tests. 50% Quizzes & MYP Projects...50% Total >...100% Final Grade: Cumulative Marks...75% Final 25%...25% Total % It is your responsibility to come prepared for every class, your teacher will not supply you with materials. A wide range of assessment information is used in the development of a students final grade. At Louis St. Laurent Junior High School, individualized assessments provide specific information regarding student progress and overall performance in class. Student assessment may vary from student to student to adapt for differences in student needs, learning styles, preferences, and paces. It should also be noted that not all assignments are used to determine the final grade.

2 4. Homework/Assignments a) Any work which is not completed in class is automatically due the next day. Please see the PowerSchool Daily Bulletin for homework assignments. b) Correct all mistakes and make sure you prepare for all Quizzes/Tests. 5. Exams: There will be quizzes and Chapter Tests for each chapter covered. A Final Exam will be administered at the end of the school year in June. 6. Absences from class: You are responsible to make up any notes or work you missed. Any missed tests will be written the first day you return or at an arranged date for special circumstances. Check on PowerSchool for homework assignments (found in the Daily Bulletin). All classes have a virtual class rooms where the student textbook can be found. As well, many teachers use the virtual class room to download lesson/notes and assignment. You can find the virtual classroom at (copy and paste this link and bookmark it at home): Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade Please read the agenda books for general information, important dates, and school policies. Extra help is available; please see your teacher to arrange a time. ATTENTION PARENTS: Please become involved in your child s education by checking is/her Agenda book, Powerschool and tvirtual Class Room on a regular basis. Study hard and have a GREAT YEAR at Louis St. Laurent!

Mathematics MYP 7-10 COURSE DESCRIPTION The Louis St. Laurent MYP IB Program is taught in conjunction with the Aims and Objectives of the Alberta Learning curriculum.

The material encompasses a wide range of cultural experiences that ties in the curriculum in a meaningful and relevant fashion.

3 Mathematics MYP 7-10 COURSE DESCRIPTION The Louis St. Laurent MYP IB Program is taught in conjunction with the Aims and Objectives of the Alberta Learning curriculum. The program is structured to incorporate the various mathematical strands in a concrete and contextual manner. MYP also emphasizes the interrelatedness across a broad range of subject areas. The material encompasses a wide range of cultural experiences that ties in the curriculum in a meaningful and relevant fashion. The five areas of interaction (Human Ingenuity, Environment, Health and Social Education, Community and Service and Approaches to Learning) are an integral part of the IB philosophy. The end result is a holistic awareness and a greater global appreciation. IB Aims and Objectives (IB A&O) The IB Aims and Objectives are based on four dimensions of learning. These dimensions include: knowledge, understanding, application and attitude. The IB curriculum combines students knowledge and understanding of math concepts with the dimensions of application and attitudes. This not only ensures that students are gaining higher level thinking skills, but are also using these skills in a meaningful and concrete manner. Students will take their knowledge and use it in other subject areas and apply it to real life situations. 1. Develop a positive attitude toward the continued learning of mathematics. 2. Appreciate the usefulness, power and beauty of mathematics and recognize its relationship with other disciplines and with everyday life. 3. Appreciate the international dimensions of mathematics and its varied cultural and historical perspectives. 4. Gain knowledge and develop understanding of mathematical concepts. 5. Develop mathematical skills and apply them. 6. Develop the ability to communicate mathematics with appropriate symbols and language. 7. Develop the ability to reflect upon and evaluate the significance of their work and the work of others. 8. Develop patience and persistence when solving problems. 9. Develop and apply information and communication technology skills in the study of mathematics. The MYP Philosophy: As a Middle Years Program International Baccalaureate school we look to provide instruction that places a premium on holistic, interdisciplinary learning refined through engagement with Global Contexts. The Global Context serves as conceptual lenses through which students explore and examine ideas, probe connections across and through subject areas, and use what they are learning in school to solve real world problems. Identities and relationships Orientation in space and time Who am I? Who are we? Students will explore identity; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures; what it means to be human. What is the meaning of when and where? Students will explore personal histories; homes and journeys; turning points in humankind; discoveries; explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between, and the interconnectedness of, individuals and civilizations, from personal, local and global perspectives.

4 What is the nature and purpose of creative expression? Personal and cultural Students will explore the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, expression culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic. Globalization and sustainability Fairness and development How is everything connected? Students will explore the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the relationship between local and global processes; how local experiences mediate the global; reflect on the opportunities and tensions provided by world interconnectedness; the impact of decision-making on humankind and the environment. What are the consequences of our common humanity? Students will explore rights and responsibilities; the relationship between communities; sharing finite resources with other people and with other living things; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution. How do we understand the worlds in which we live? Students will explore the natural world and its laws; the interaction between people and Scientific and the natural world; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the Technical Innovation impact of scientific and technological advances on communities and environments; the impact of environments on human activity; how humans adapt environments to their needs. MYP mathematics consists of 5 branches. These are: 1. Number Students should understand that numbers are a form of communication. 2. Algebra - An understanding of pattern recognition. 3. Geometry and Trigonometry This enhances spatial awareness and gives a cultural and social use in nature, and global navigation to show its relationship with discrete mathematics. 4. Statistics and Probability This helps the awareness and understanding of the collection, collation and analysis of data. Students should be aware of the difference between what happens in theory (probability) and what is observed to happen (statistics). 5. Discrete Mathematics Students should develop a sense of logic by Venn diagrams, and flow charts. They should also be aware of the connection to real world application (eg. Computer networks, communication networks and time and project management techniques). COURSE OUTLINE Strands Alberta Education 1. Numbers 2. Patterns and Relations 3. Shape and Space 4. Statistics and Probability MYP Mathematics focuses on six strands of mathematics: 1. Problem Solving 2. Number systems and Operations 3. Ratio and Proportion 4. Measurement and Geometry 5. Data Management 6. Algebra Context These strands are taught in the context of: 1. Critical/Creative Thinking, 2. Language of Mathematics 3. Computational Facility and Estimation 4. Technological process 5. Relevancy and Application

5 Resources Program of Studies (Alberta Learning Outcomes) Math Makes Sense or Math Works textbooks and Blackline Masters Manipulatives (algebra tiles, counting chips and 3-d shapes) IB Aims and Objectives IB Areas of Interaction Guide Internet Resource (e.g. Learnalberta.ca, math.com, know123, etc.) Methodology (Teaching Strategies) Direct Instruction Student Centered Learning (Independent Learning) Co-operative Learning Project Work Computer Aided Instruction Manipulatives Approaches to Learning Learning from Assessment Assessment Assessment will be based on homework, projects, quizzes, tests, design cycle and Approaches to Learning (mind maps, fish bones, portfolios, group work etc.). Student s progress will also be measured according to the MYP mathematics assessment criteria (rubrics established by IBO). Intercultural Awareness Mathematics finds its origins and foundation in the many contributions made by countless people from across the globe. These people and contributions will be recognized when appropriate.

6 MYP Marking Rubric iv. justify the degree of accuracy of a solution v. justify whether a solution makes sense in the context of the authentic real

7 Math 7, 8 &9 Course Outline * Chapters will not be taught in this order. Additional information can be found on the virtual classroom. Unit Grade 7 Math Makes Sense Course Outline Patterns and Relations (Expressions, Graphing, and Equations) Integers (Adding and Subtracting Integers) Fractions, Decimals and Percents (Adding, Subtracting and Comparing) Circles and Area (Circumference and Areas of Circles, Parallelograms and Triangles) Operations with Fractions (Using models for adding and subtracting, Mixed Numbers) Grade 8 Math Makes Sense Course Outline Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem (Exploring and Applying Pythagorean Theorem) Integers (Multiplying and Dividing Integers) Operations with Fractions (Multiplying, Dividing and order of operations with Fractions ) Measuring Prisms and Cylinders (Surface Area and Volume of Right Prisms and Right Cylinders) Percent Ratio and Rate (Working with Ratios, Rates, Percent, Taxes and Discounts ) Grade 9 Math Makes Sense Course Outline Square Roots and Surface Area (perfect squares, approximate the square roots, surface areas of composite 3-D objects) Powers and Exponent Laws (Powers, Exponent Laws) Rational Numbers (Number System, Order of Operations) Linear Relations (describing patterns, table of values, graphing, interpolation, extrapolation) Polynomials (Classifying Polynomials, like and unlike terms, Order of Operations) Equations (Solving Equations) Data Analysis (Mean, Median, Mode and Range) Geometry (Parallel & Perpendicular Lines; Bisectors and Transformations) Linear Equations and Graphing (Using Algebra to solve Equations) Data Analysis and Probability (Graphs, Data and Independent events) Geometry (Views of Objects and Transformations) Linear Equations and Inequalities (Inverse operations, Balance strategies, graphing on number lines for inequalities) Similarity and Transformation (Scale Diagrams & Enlargement/Reduction, similar polygons and triangles, line of symmetry and rotational symmetry) Circle Geometry (circle properties: tangent to circle, a chord in a circle by its perpendicular bisector, measures of angles in circles) Probability & Statistics (role of probability in society, potential problems related to data collection, population vs. sample, implementing a plan)

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