The Mathematics Department is
committed to support the academic success of all students in accordance with
the Ministry guidelines and board policies. We believe in the value of
communication and welcome the input of parents and guardians. Please feel free
to contact the Math teachers of your child should you have any questions or
concerns regarding the progress of your child.
The IB
program of the Mathematics Department continues to thrive with the support of
the teachers and the outstanding commitment of the students. It is a significant
component of the Mathematics Department with the IB preparatory programme
starting at Grade 9 and finished at Grade 10. The purpose of the preparatory
program is to develop and consolidate skills in mental Math, critical thinking
and problem solving, which are essential for success in the IB programme in the
senior grades. The performance of our students in the IB programme is
excellent, above expectations. In addition to the IB curriculum, the IB Math
programme also meets the expectations of the Ontario Math curriculum.
Therefore, the IB students will obtain two Ontario Math credits (MHF4U and
MCV4U) in addition to the IB credit upon completion of the programme.
The
regular Math program is an integral part of the Mathematics Department. In
order to obtain the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, students are required to
have a minimum of three Math credits. Math courses are mandatory for students
in Grades 9 and 10. In addition, Math courses are offered at university/college
and workplace preparation for Grades 11 and 12, in order to provide students
with options for the third compulsory Math credit and university/college
preparation. Since most Math credits are graduation requirements and/or
prerequisites for university/college admission, the Mathematics Department is
committed to maintain effective teaching and learning through a wide variety of
professional resources, regular monitoring of student progress, and sharing of
best practices among teachers.
The
Mathematics Department also believes in success for all students. Therefore,
teachers, together with the help of the senior Math students, offer regular
remedial help after school to support the underserved and underperforming
students. In addition, one-on-one peer tutoring is also available to students,
who prefer individual support. Please contact your Math teachers to make the
necessary arrangements. We are committed to support the academic success of
each and everyone of our students.
The Mathematics Council, which is elected by students, plays a significant role in developing leadership, and promoting interest in Mathematics among the student population. Through various events, workshops and webinars, the Mathematics Council keeps students engaged and encourages them to take risk in a protective and nurturing environment. It offers students opportunities to develop their leadership skills and critical thinking abilities. It also prepares students to be future leaders of the school community. In fact, a significant number of students who participated in the activities organized by the council, have expressed an interst in leading the Mathematics Council the following year. The Mathematics Department strongly supports the initiatives taken by the Mathematics Council.
Last
but not the least, the Mathematics Department also encourages and offers
support to students, who are interested in participating in the following Mathematics
contests:
- American
Mathematics Competitions – AMC-10 and AMC-12
- Canadian
Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC)
- Waterloo
Mathematics Contests
- Canadian
Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Contests
- Pascal,
Cayley and Fermat
- Fryer,
Galois and Hypatia
- Euclid
We believe that the participation in the contests not only consolidate Math skills, but also develop self confidence for the participants. They are excellent opportunities to extend what students learned in the classroom to the international and/or national context. Our students usually achieve outstanding results in these contests. We would like to wish the students, who plan to participate in the contests this year, all the best in their endeavors!