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Grade 10 Math Curriculum Course Outline

Course Description and Objectives

The Grade 10 mathematics curriculum is part of designed to:

• focuses on key mathematics concepts and skills,

• making connections between related math concepts
• developing an understanding of, and the ability to apply, the range of mathematical knowledge
and skills appropriate for the grade level
• to build confidence in approaching mathematics, develop a positive attitude towards
mathematics, think critically

1. Numbers
2. Algebra
3. Data
4. Spatial Sense
5. Financial Literacy

Teacher Information
Name/Contact Info: ________________________________________________________

Other Sessions
Session Class Format Day Specific Class Time
1 Online Monday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
2 Online Monday and Thursday 2:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
3 In Person Monday and Thursday 4:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
4 In Person Monday and Thursday 7:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
5 Online Monday and Thursday 7:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
6 Online Tuesday and Friday 11:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
7 In Person Tuesday and Friday 2:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
8 Online Tuesday and Friday 4:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
9 In Person Tuesday and Friday 7:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
10 Online Tuesday and Friday 7:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
11 In Person Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
12 Online Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
13 In Person Saturday and Sunday 4:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
14 Online AUG ONLY 4:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

Each class is organized by session numbers. The Monday/Thursday class will be the first class for the
week and the last class for the week will be Saturday/Sunday if you are attending a substitute class.
Homework
Students will be given homework each week. Students are expected to complete the homework
before the next class. Marks from the homework will be recorded. Parents/guardians will be
notified if there are three consecutive homework that are incomplete.
*Please note that students are responsible for all course work and punctually submitting
homework.
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All homework packages/assignments are due a class after (homework 1 is due in class 2)

Study Aids
Please check the course website regularly for lecture notes and additional resources. Students are
expected to bring the following to each class:
• Lecture Notes • Pen/Pencil • Erasers
Evaluation
Students will be assessed through homework, and tests.

Academic Integrity
Meritus Academy values academic integrity. Students are encouraged to complete homework
and tests using the knowledge they acquired from class. Copying and handing in assignments
that are copied from the internet is prohibited. If students are suspected of copying or cheating on
their assignment, a mark of 0% will be temporarily assigned and the issue will be brought to the
attention of the school administration.

Tutorials (Zoom link can be found in the student account)

Tuesday 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Class Schedule
Class Description HW HW Correction
1 -Class 1: Linear Systems --- ---
-Class 1: Analytic Geometry 1
2 -Class 2: Analytic Geometry 2 HW 1 Due ---
-Class 2: Polynomials 1
3 -Take up HW 1 HW 2 Due Collect HW 1
-Class 3: Polynomials 2 Correction
4 -Take up HW 2 HW 3 Due Collect HW 2
-Class 4: Quadratic Functions 1 Correction
5 -Take up HW 3 HW 4 Due Collect HW 3
-Class 5: Quadratic Functions 2 Correction
6 -Take up HW 4 HW 5 Due Collect HW 4
-Class 6: Quadratic Functions 3 Correction
7 -Take up HW 5 HW 6 Due Collect HW 5
-Class 7: Review Correction
8 -Take up HW 7 – Review HW 7 Not Due (Video Collect Class 8 test
-Class 8: Test Recording/Answer key
posted)
9 -Take up Class 8 Test --- ---
-Class 9: Quadratic Equations 1
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10 - Take up HW 6 HW 9 Due Collect HW 6

-Class 10: Quadratic Equations 2
11 -Take up HW 9 HW 10 Due Collect HW 9
-Class 11: Trigonometry 1
12 -Take up HW 10 HW 11 Due Collect HW 10
-Class 12: Trigonometry 2 Correction
13 -Take up HW 11 HW 12 Due Collect HW 11
-Class 13: Trigonometry 3 Correction
14 -Take up HW 12 HW 13 Due Collect HW 12
-Class 14: Review Correction
15 -Take up HW 13 Do not collect HW 14 Collect HW 13
-Take up HW 14: Review Correction
16 -Class 16 Test Collect Class 16 Test ---
-Take up Class 16 Test

ATTENDANCE
• Please enter the zoom meeting 5 minutes before class to get ready by taking out your notes and
homework.
• Remember to always have your First and Last name on your zoom profile and nothing
inappropriate.
• If leaving early for any reason, please let the teacher know before leaving the meeting.
• Since the course is fast paced, absences are not recommended.
• If absence was to occur, students should plan for a make-up class at another session. If there is no
possible make up class available, students should study posted notes and try the homework at
home to avoid falling behind too much.

HOMEWORK
• There is homework after each class. The homework is posted on Olympiads School website:
http://www.olympiads.ca/ and it will be assigned to Classkick for students to upload. If you can’t find the
homework on school’s website, please contact the school right away.
• You will need to make a portfolio account using the Classkick code given to you by your
teacher.
• Please remember the username and password for your account, as you will use it to access and
upload homework every week.
• Students need to print out the homework after each class and finish it by the next class. Make
sure to check the outline and the title of the homework before doing it. The following week’s
homework is sometimes posted early so you might do the wrong one.
• Students will submit homework by uploading it onto Classkick. Please make sure the file is clear
and legible. We suggest you scan your homework.
• The homework is marked with “P” for pass and “I” for incomplete. If you do get an “I”, the
teacher will let you know how to fix it so you can resubmit to pass the homework.
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HOMEWORK EXPECTATION
• Homework must be done BEFORE class. There is no homework for the test weeks.
• THREE times of not submitting the homework will be called home to communicate with the
parents in order to help you better manage your time and achieve your goal in math.
• Late homework is accepted. Please “raise your hand” on Classkick for check.
• Show ALL your work by providing complete and organized steps. Answer the questions as if the
reader is learning the concept from you, not as if s/he already understands it. “SW”
• symbol (show work) will be used if fail to do so.
• Conclusion sentence is required for all word problems. Use “ ∴” symbol.
• If a problem requires you to EXPLAIN, please do so using complete sentences with supporting
detail.
• Proper math format must be used such as use of “=” sign, units, etc… “MF” symbol (math
format) will be used to identify any possible math format error.
• Circle all your final answers.
• Leave space next to each problem for homework corrections. Teacher will take up most of
questions during class. However, this doesn’t mean you don’t need to do your homework at
home. Try to do your best!
• All returned homework assignments must be stored in your binder until the end of the term.
• These assignments will be needed to study for your tests.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATION
All students are expected to:
• Come to class and prepared with all your Math supplies (especially Calculator!) and completed
homework.
• Be on time, ready to learn and participate during class.
• Must have webcam on at all times
• Stay on task without disturbing or distracting others. This includes chatting with each other using
the zoom chat.
• Raise your hand if you have any questions or comments and wait to be called.
• Since classes are online, all students need to focused on the lesson and not distracted by other
activities such as being on social media, watching videos or playing games.
• Show respect for yourself, and for others
• Act in a responsible manner in everything you do.
• Olympiads School teaches at a fast pace, so if you feel the course is too hard or too easy, please
feel free to talk to the teacher. We are all here to help!

PLAGIARISM
• Copying and handing in assignments or tests that are copied from the internet or other people is
prohibited.
• If a student is suspected of cheating, the school may:
• Assign a mark of zero on the assignment, project or test;
• Call the student’s guardians or parents
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STUDY AIDS
• Please check the course website for lecture notes, homework, and other resources. Students are
expected to bring the following to each class:
• Paper/Notebook/Binder, Pen/Pencil, Eraser
• Calculator – a proper scientific calculator (not using your phone)