Welcome to Workplace Mathematics (MEL3E4E) Teacher: Mr. Meyer

Who is Mr. Meyer? I have worked with the WCDSB for over 8 years

Student Information Sheet

School Policy Highlights

Mr. Meyer’s Class Rules I expect each student to; treat each other and the teacher with RESPECT at all times arrive to class in uniform, on time, and prepared complete assignments ON TIME and correctly PARTICIPATE in class discussions use class time EFFECTIVELY use APPROPRIATE language in class keep a POSITIVE attitude FOLLOW CLASS INSTRUCTIONS raise their hands EVERY TIME BEFORE SPEAKING NOT to bring food or drinks to class (EXCEPTION: water bottles)

Lates I follow the St. Benedict model for lates as follows: 3 Lates – Detention 5 Lates – Call Home and Detention 10 Lates – Call home and Involvement of Administration Assignments Students are expected to hand-in assignments on the DUE DATE. If you are absent on the due date, it is expected you will hand in the assignment on the first day you return. If it is not handed in upon return, it will be marked as an incomplete. For test dates, if a student misses a test due to illness, it is expected they will write the test upon return to class.

Seating Plan

What we will learn about this year?

Earning and Purchasing Types of jobs, Pay structure, Salaries, Paychecks, Everyday expenses Will be able to solve problems like this.... What are potential jobs you are interested in, and what can you expect to earn in that career?

Which job offers a better rate of pay? 40 hrs a 30 hrs a Salary? Answer? They both pay $20/hr

Saving, Investing, and Borrowing Learning how to save money and the benefits of investing

Learn about different ways to invest your money

Understand the costs associated with borrowing money, whether it is for a house with a mortgage or just borrowing with credit cards

Personal Finance (renting or owning an accommodation, designing budgets, filing Income Tax) Grade 12’s

Materials Needed for this course Doutang - provided Paper Calculator Pencil and eraser

Bennies