Welcome to the BDHS Math Department

What will you be learning? … Units 1-3: Number Sense Review: Order of Operations with Integers (BEDMAS) Fractions, Decimals, Ratios, Percent Squares and Square Roots KNOW YOUR TIMES TABLES!!!

What will you be learning? … Unit 4: ALGEBRA Simplifying algebraic expressions Solving algebraic equations Using algebra to model real life problems KNOW YOUR TIMES TABLES!!!

What will you be learning? … Units 5-6: Linear Relations Graphing Table of Values Equations of Linear Relations Modelling real world problems KNOW YOUR TIMES TABLES!!!

What will you be learning? … Units 7-8: Geometry Perimeter and Area Volume and Surface Area Angles KNOW YOUR TIMES TABLES!!!

How will you be assessed? … 70% Course Work Unit Tests Quizzes Assignments

How will you be assessed? … 30% Final Summatives 2-3 Summative Tests EQAO (2 days in class before exams) Final Exam

What supplies do I need? … 2”-3” Binder (VERY BIG) Scientific Calculator (we sell one for $5) Pencils with Erasers You do NOT need a compass set!

Applied vs. Academic … The same material is taught in both classes; Academic moves at a slightly faster pace; Academic students can expect 20-30 minutes of homework/night; Locally Developed is designed to fill in the gaps for students at a grade 4-6 level in math. Work ethic is often the biggest factor! You are capable of anything you are willing to work towards!

Math pathways …

Math Club Meet weekly at lunch Compete in math games Prepare for math contests

More Information available at … http://BDHSMath.weebly.com