MCR3U (Grade 11 University Math) Mr. Park

Holonomic Brain Theory  Karl Pribram  For computers, short term memory is RAM and long term memory is hard drive. (“C” drive or USB)  There are three ways we store memories: first in the sensory stage; then in short-term memory; and ultimately, for some memories, in long-term memory.  Because there is no need for us to maintain everything in our brain, the different stages of human memory function as a sort of filter that helps to protect us from the flood of information that we're confronted with on a daily basis.brain

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Holonomic Brain Theory  Karl Pribram  When we learn something new, all of the new concepts stay as a short term memory unless you use this new skill (or method) 14 times.  Only when you use the new concept (or skill) 14 times, you will transfer this new information from short term memory to long term memory part of your brain.

Holonomic Brain Theory  Karl Pribram  The long term memory part can store unlimited amount of information.  This is why everyday, after my lesson, you will have to do classwork or homework, which lets you use the new concept (or skill) so that the new concept will be transferred to your long term memory.

Homework policy  I will give homework 4 or 5 days a week.  I will constantly check your homework. (usually twice a week)  I will mention whether you do homework on the report card. (please ask students who were in my accounting class last semeter….)

Homework policy  My midterm report card: “ABC shows a good knowledge of concepts and principles in accounting. He shows limited use of thinking and inquiry skills. He can improve his marks by doing homework everyday. He did homework 6 times out of 12 so far. His classroom behavior has improved recently.”

Math Course Sequence  MPM2D  MCF3M  MCR3U (this course)  MCR3U is for students, who want to study Math related studies such as computer science, Business, Math, Science, Engineering etc.  If you will major English, History, Psycology etc, then you can take MCF3M, which is easier course.  You can later (if you want) take MCR3U in summer school or next semester, if you change your plan…..

Math Course Sequence  MPM2D  MCF3M  MCR3U (this course)  If you want to obtain same percentage you got in MPM2D, you will have to spend about 1.5 times (or even twice) more hours on this course.  If you spend same hours that you put in more MPM2D, you mark will drop by about 10 to 20%.

 Check Mr. Park’s website whenever you are absent. You must read and understand the “lesson slide” from previous day before coming to the next class.  You must also send me an , explaining why you were absent that day before or after the absence. Otherwise I assume that you skipped. This means that you will get zero on the quiz or test we did on that day. Steps for Success in this class

 Attend class everyday. Do not skip any class.  Be on time. If you are late 5 minutes or more, you will be sent to the office for late slip. Steps for Success in this class

 Pay attention to the teacher.  Do your classwork (or homework) 4 or 5 times a week.  Ask for help when needed during class.  Review (not study) the course material such as review questions, homework questions and examples I went over during class before quiz, test or exam. Steps for Success in this class

 Let’s go over course outline.  Let’s go over classroom expectations tomorrow.  I am giving “Getting to know you” handout as homework.  Let’s start the first lesson. Hang tight! Almost done