Week Of:

 Topics

 Notes

Sept. 7 - 10

NO CLASS (Monday holiday)

 Some make up during presentation classes

Sept. 13 - 17

Introductions. Course outline. Assignments. (a) "Why study math?" (Sm gp) (b) Some math: NIM analysis; where in gr. 8? (c) Compare, contrast grades 7 & 8; 9 & 10

d) Unit Plan Assignment discussion (Template)

Why do we study math, anyway??

Take the time to think about the meaningful place of games in the curriculum, 7-10. Visit the EQAO site this year.  Very important.

Sept. 20 - 24

Integers (Preparation for Algebra). Algebra: Variables; Algebraic Expressions; Use of Manipulatives; Algebra issues: student difficulties (conceptions and misconceptions)

Moving through Grade 7 to Grade 10 in these two classes

Sept. 27 – Oct. 1

Continuation of algebra (elementary equation solving, investigations using manipulatives; modeling, etc).   Algebra issues: student difficulties (conceptions and misconceptions); in-class writing of lesson plans (small group): factoring and Pythagorean Theorem (based on curriculum documents, 7 -10)

Oct. 4 - 8

Guest Speaker: David Stocker (Toronto Intermediate Mathematics Teacher)

Mathematics and Social Relevance

(Assignment 1—Unit Plan-- due Friday)

Oct. 11 - 29

Practicum

Practicum

Nov. 1 - 5

Continuing with algebra development as necessary

OR

Fall Theme Investigative Activity. Small group.

"Project math" example. Come prepared to 'dig in'

Nov. 8 - 12

Graphing calculator (TI-84+ or Nspire). Use of CBR

Nov. 15 - 19

Assignment 2 Group Presentations

Presenting groups need to have their summaries available for class members.

Nov. 22 - 26

Assignment 2 Group Presentations

Summaries must be available.  Also all assignment 2 papers due this week.

Nov. 29 – Dec. 31

Practicum and Holiday Break

Practicum and Holiday Break

Jan. 3 - 7

No Class (Monday Holiday)

Some make up during presentation classes

Jan. 10 - 14 

Problem solving, Rich Learning Tasks; Assessment;

Lesson Plan Assignment discussion

Jan. 17 - 21

Open Topic

Jan. 24 – 28

Assignment 3 (Lesson Plan) Presentations

Jan. 31 - Feb. 4

Assignment 3 (Lesson Plan) Presentations

All Lesson Plans due by Friday

Feb. 7 – Mar. 25

Practicum and March Break

Practicum and March Break

Mar. 28 – Apr. 1

Possible Guest Speaker(s): Math and Technology

Other: Statistical Software 'Fathom' (laptop needed)

 Apr. 4 - 8

Possible Guest Speaker(s): Math and Technology

Other: Geometer's Sketchpad (laptop needed)

Graphing Calculators, continued

Apr. 11 - 15

In-Class Test

Apr. 18 - 22

Closing Activities/Trigonometry

End of Course—Good Luck!