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MATH DEPARTMENT
To be an informed individual requires the ability to reason, to solve problems, and to have the tools necessary to be productive in our technological society. To become mathematically literate an individual must develop the ability to analyze, explore, conjecture, reason, use quantitative and spatial information and use mathematical tools to solve problems and make decisions. They must also develop self-confidence in their abilities and to understand and appreciate the role of math in everyday life.
DEPARTMENT GOALS:
To meet the BC Mathematics Curriculum and the New WesternConsortium Mathematics Curriculum
To provide students with opportunity to take a mathematics course that reflects their abilities and meets their needs.
To provide students with mathematical skills and tools to help them achieve their academic and/or career choice
To help students to confidently use numeracy and problem solving/reasoning skills and tools in everyday life.
REMINDERS/DATES:
Pascal, Cayley and Fermat Contests for grade 8 to 11 students will take place on Wednesday, February 20th during first block, H block. Students are asked to speak to their math teachers about registering for these contests and receiving practice materials.
Euclid Contest for grade 12 students will take place on April 15th during H and G block. Students who have signed up to participate or are wishing to register are asked to see Ms. Tippett or Ms. Martins asap.
Gauss Contest for grade 8 students - TBA
For contest practice materials and information go to: http://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca
COURSES AVAILABLE:
STA Math Department offers the following courses:
Math 8 & Modified Math 8 Principles of Mathematics 11
Accelerated Mathematics 8/9 Principles of Mathematics 11 Core
Principles of Mathematics 11 Honours
Math 9 Essentials of Mathematics 11
Modified Math 9
Principles of Mathematics 10 Principles of Mathematics 12
Essentials of Mathematics 10 Calculus 12 & Advanced Calculus
TEACHERS IN THE DEPARTMENT
Mr. Cune - Principles of Math 10, Essentials of Math 10
email: ncune@aquinas.org
Mr. Lamasan - Essentials of Math 11
email: lamasan@aquinas.org
Ms. Martins (Department Head) - Principles of Math 11, Principles of Math 11 Honours
email: martins@aquinas.org
Ms. Nix (Math Resource) - Modified Math 9
email: mnix@aquinas.org
Ms. Onysko Meier - Math 8, Math 9, Principles of Math 11 Core
email: meier@aquinas.org
Ms. Tippett - Math 9, Principles of Math 10, Principles of Math 12, Calculus
email: tippett@aquinas.org
Ms. Treacey - Math 8/9 Accelerated
email: treacy@aquinas.org
BC SECONDARY MATH COURSE STRUCTURE
The Mathematics 8 and 9 curriculum is designed for all students in grades 8 and 9. These courses provide students with the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to be numerate and to prepare students for Essentials of Mathematics 10 or Principles of Mathematics 10. Modified Math 8 and 9 courses are also available for students who experience difficulty with the learning outcomes of regular Math 8 and 9.
In grade 10, students have the choice of two different programs:
1. The Essentials of Math Pathway
The focus of this pathway is to help students understand and appreciate how mathematics is used in business, industry, government and every day life. Through concrete activities, this pathway provides students with the numeracy skills and tools necessary for their personal lives. Students completing courses in this pathway will be prepared to enter a limited number of post-secondary programs such as trades and vocational programs
(Integrated Resource Package 2001, BC Ministry of Education)
2. The Principles of Mathematics Pathway
The Principles of Mathematics pathway concentrates on having students develop an understanding of theoretical mathematics concepts and helping students develop the formalism that they will need to pursue a wide range of post-secondary programs.
(Integrated Resource Package 2001, BC Ministry of Education)
For additional information see: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/irp_math.htm