Content
- The content of this course is aligned with the BC Math curriculum found here.
- Core class examples are found here.
- Know how to find our private class website folder.
Assessment
- 80% Tests – Some tests are by topic and some tests are cumulative in nature. Students should focus on mastering the course content. Honest academic feedback will help students make the best decision in choosing future math courses. In order for more students to succeed, tests will consist of questions of varying difficulty levels. Missing tests will be written after school on Mondays. Students who fail tests are required to schedule support time with Mr. Kim outside of class time. See Mr. Kim after school to go over past tests.
- 10% Assignments – Students may collaborate with others but should not blindly copy solutions without understanding. Answers will be provided but students are expected to show clear steps in solving the assigned math problems. Get help with assignments before they are due. Communicate with Mr. Kim if assignments can not be completed on time due to a medical emergency. Assignments are due before each test and a late mark penalty of 10% per day will be applied. Parents will be notified about students who do not finish their assignment on time.
- 10% Quizzes – Students should be prepared each day to be quizzed on topics from previous lessons. Spending ten minutes of review for every hour of class lessons, done within 24 hours of class, dramatically improves recall.
- In addition to calculating grades by weight, Mr. Kim will look to see if there is a grade improvement trend in determining final report card grades.
Expectations
- Set realistic goals. Each year math becomes more challenging – so students must often work harder than before to achieve the same academic result.
- Have a positive mindset and learn how to manage stress well. See challenge as an opportunity to grow. Get enough sleep, eat well, exercise, and adhere to a realistic study schedule.
- Attend classes and be on-time.
- Be on-task. Work on school material during class time. If a student is confident with the course material, he or she should help other students or work on more challenging material. Have high expectations for yourself and work towards your future goals.
- Be assertive and ask for help when needed.
The best time to clarify a concept is during class time with the support of your teacher and your peers. - Do not request higher grades. Students are challenged to raise their skill to match the expectations of the course. If a student performs poorly on one assessment, they should learn from their mistakes and focus on doing well on future assessments.
- Write tests on time. If there is a family or health emergency, you must email Mr. Kim before the test date. It is an unfair advantage to delay writing a test. If you miss classes, you are responsible for keeping up with the course to the best of your ability.
- Be concise with your communication on Teams – students are encouraged to talk with Mr. Kim in person. Teams etiquette: ask your question directly instead of writing “Hey Mr. Kim are you there?”
- Keep the class clean and keep your math binder organized.
- Be kind and mature. Respect the personal space of others. Be appropriate with your actions and sense of humor towards others.
- Students can sign themselves out to go to the washroom. Print your name neatly on the whiteboard.
- Parents / guardians should be aware of their child’s academic progress. Contact Mr. Kim anytime by email.
My hope is that you will improve your math skills in this course and be well-prepared to achieve your academic goals in the future. Be proud of your effort and be patient in improving your math skills. Best wishes!