Math Studies
Daily Warm-Ups
At the start of class, there will be a warm-up for you to do. You will be given approximately five minutes to finish the activity. Warm-ups will be done on the student whiteboards and discussed in class. I expect all students to attempt the warm-ups.
Notes
Being in the habit of taking good notes will help you by being a resource to look back at as you study for assessments, work on the homework and learning the material. Notes should include not only what is written on the board, but questions you have and additional comments that will help you understand later what was discussed. Any days you are absent, you should copy the notes from a classmate or Google Classroom.
Practice
There will be daily homework that will be due the following class block. Homework should be done neatly, in pencil, with all work shown for full credit. No work from the current unit will be accepted once the unit project has been assigned. It is expected that you check your answers with the student solution guide.
Logic Puzzles
One of the skills of this class is developing and honing logical thinking and reasoning. To help, we will have bi-weekly logic puzzle sets. After grading, you are welcomed and encouraged to correct the mistakes you made.
Projects
Part of the beauty of math is that is is universal to any topic of discussion. We do not often see this when we are doing the things we love (unless you are like me and your love IS mathematics). AS such, Over the course of the year, there will be a variety of projects that will allow you to exhibit your understanding and ability with various strands of mathematics. Projects will vary in length, type and amount of detail required. You will have both individual as well as group projects.