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Math1025 Workplan 2021-22 MBK
Math1025 Workplan 2021-22 MBK
FACULTY INFORMATION
Name Michael King Academic Chair:
Email Michael.King@nscc.ca Mel Pothier
902 740-0410
Office Telephone 902 245-1059
Campus Burridge - Digby Administrative Assistant:
Office Location Classroom 117/118 Sheri Hurlburt
902 740-4948
Availability By appointment / email
Evaluation Scheme:
Assignments: 8 @ 3% each ......................... 24%
Tests: 8 @ 7.5% each .................................. 60%
Presentations: 8 @ 2% each ………………. 16%
Total ............................................................ 100%
The pass mark for this course is 60%. All Modules must also be completed with a mark of 60% or greater. All outcomes
for this course must be successfully achieved to receive a passing grade.
There will be opportunities for each student to give and receive feedback throughout the course. Each student will also
have scheduled one-on-one feedback sessions with their faculty.
Late Submissions
Assessments and evaluations are to be handed in on or before the specified due date. Late submissions may not be
accepted after assignments have been corrected and returned to other learners. Should you be unable to complete an
evaluation, speak with your faculty prior to the due date about your options.
Supplemental Evaluations
Students may be eligible to write supplemental evaluations however, not all courses are eligible for a course
supplemental evaluation. Approval to exempt a course from eligibility for supplemental evaluation must be granted by
the school Dean and the Director of Enrolment and Registrar. For more information speak with your faculty or Academic
Chair.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Because every learner is different, it is effective to align the pace, workload, and delivery strategy to strengths of the
learners. In a creative learning environment, you should expect some variations from this tentative work plan as well as
a variety of informal assessments throughout the course.
Relevant
Evaluation/Key
# of Weeks Topics/Description Learning
activities
Outcome(s)
< 1 Week Welcome & Introduction -“Getting to know you”
-Creating an inclusive learning evironmnet form
-Importance of feedback -Community
-Overview of Math 1025 Agreements
-Introductory posts
4 Weeks Module 1: Math for the Real World 1 -Assignment 1
-Order of Operations -Presentations 1
-Operations with Fractions, Decimals, Percent, Integers -Test 1
-Application to real world scenarios
-Math Games and Puzzles
-Careers and Mathematics
3 Weeks Module 2: Solving Equation 2 -formal 1-on-1
-Solving multi-step linear equations feedback sessions
-Solving equations with Fractions, Decimals, Percent, Assignment 2
Integers -Presentations 2
-Solving non-linear equations involving squares and -Test 2
cubes
3 Weeks Module 3: Consumer Finance 3 -Assignment 3
-Simple and Compound Interest -Presentations 3
-TVM Solver -Test 3
-Credit and Credit Scores
4 Weeks Module 4: Graphs and Functions 4 -Assignment 4
-Understanding Graphs -Presentations 4
-Linear Functions and real-world applications -Test 4
-Line of Best Fit
4 Weeks Module 5: Measurement and Geometry 5 -Assignment 5
-Imperial and Metric Measures -Presentations 5
-Perimeter, Circumference and Area of 2-D shapes -Test 5
-Surface Area and Volume of 3-D objects
3 Weeks Module 6: Angles and Triangles 6 -Assignment 6
-Properties of Angles and Lines -Presentations 6
-Similar Triangles and Figures -Test 6
-Pythagorean Theorem -formal 1-on-1
feedback sessions
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Inclusion and Integrity of the Learning Environment
We strive to ensure that equity, inclusion and social justice is the reality for all students, faculty and staff. We commit to
provide a safe and respectful working and learning environment where differences are valued, expected and honored.
Within this environment, students are required to demonstrate the values of respect, academic integrity and honesty.
If you feel your final grade is unreasonable, speak with your Faculty or Academic Chair about your concerns. If the issue
is not resolved, you may pursue a formal appeal. Speak with your Student Services Advisor for more information on the
Student Appeals policy, procedures, and your eligibility.
Copyright
Copyright compliance is a legal responsibility. All students, staff and faculty at NSCC are required to abide by the NSCC
Use of Copyright Materials Policy, Fair Dealing Guidelines and the Copyright Act of Canada when copying materials.
This includes art, music, videos, sound recordings, images, printed works (book, journals, newspapers, etc.) and
materials on the Internet. Check with your Campus Library if you have questions or visit our Copyright Guide.
Student Supports
Student Services provides you with a wide range of supports. For more information, visit nscc.ca/services.
For support with Brightspace contact the Technology Service Desk by visiting servicedesk.nscc.ca. Click Create a
Request (Select “Brightspace (D2L)”, then "Brightspace (D2L) Student Support”). Or, by phone, dial 902 491-6774
(press 4), or Toll-free:1 877 491-6774 (press 4). For self-directed, how-to resources to aid in using Brightspace, visit the
Brightspace (D2L) Toolkit.
Key Links
College Regulations: nscc.ca/Admissions/college_regulations.asp
NSCC Policies and Procedures: nscc.ca/about_nscc/publications/policies_procedures/index.asp
Workplan Approval
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