Course+Expectations


 * __Math 90 __**

Welcome to Math 90. A wikispace has been designed to allow you to be as successful as possible in this class. A wiki is an online space that can be updated daily.

Students: Check it and read it often. Share it with family members. Make yourself familiar with all of the pages. Don't hesitate to ask questions if there is something you are unsure about. This is OUR class so let's make it a positive and productive experience.

Parents: please mark this as one of your favourite sites so you can check the site daily. It will include important information such as quiz and test dates as well as parent/teacher interview information.

Wiki Address: http://rossomath9.wikispaces.com/

__Contact Information __
 * Home Number: 692-1870 **
 * Cell Number: 630-4575 **
 * 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 __ Tutorial time is built into the math program at Peacock. Math tutorial times will be posted soon.

__Course Goals __
 * 1) <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Learn the math skills
 * 2) <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Become better problem solvers
 * 3) <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Be confident in the ability to ask questions when you don't understand
 * 4) <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Be an important part of the group. Work together to think and reason through problems.

__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Homework __ <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">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. 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 favour and do your homework. You will be amazed at how it will help to improve your grades.

__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Classroom Rules __ <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">There are only two classroom rules: <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">I think you'll find that, generally in life, if you follow these two simple rules you'll do just fine. **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Interfering with others learning will not be tolerated **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">. If at any time you are unsure if you are being your best self....ask me. See your handbook for all other Peacock policies which will be adhered to in class.
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Do the right thing
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Be your best self

__<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Grades __ <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">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


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Evaluation **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Quizzes 30% **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Exams 50% **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Midterm 10% **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Final Exam 10% **


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Please fill in the online form on the homepage of the wiki after you have read and feel you understand the course requirements. **


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Thanks **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12px;">Mrs. Rosso **