September 2008--June 2009 |
Canterbury HS |
HELPFUL HINTS
This page is meant to be an extra reference for students
and parents for Mrs.
Benoit's math classes.
Students should refer to their agenda and to school announcements
for critical dates.
There is no substitute for daily attendance
and daily completion of assignments.
Have a network of several students to consult about
assignments and dates.
A confirmed test date will be given to students
a few days before the test.
Folder for your class on counter has handouts and quizzes/tests
for absentees
Study text where excellent examples (often different from your notes from the projector screen) and explanations
are to be found.
Remember that the notes on the projector screen are your class notes. It is critical that you take complete and accurate class notes. Class notes will be posted, usually the same day, at http://mrsbenoitsmathclass.wikispaces.com.
The text should be a frequently used resource.
Make arrangements for extra help with teacher.
** Homework, Handouts and Class Notes at http://mrsbenoitsmathclass.wikispaces.com)**
Email Mrs. Benoit for access to the wiki. Use any computer with internet access. Parents may obtain the login information from their student or from me
SNAPGRADES For up to date marks and for upcoming test and assignment dates (Note: sometimes information is given out in class first). Use any computer with internet access.
Parents needing assistance with access to http://mrsbenoitsmathclass.wikispaces.com and/or Snapgrades should e-mail
Mrs. Benoit
The Comprehensive Guide to
Ontario Universities
for high school students--including UPDATES OF ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Fall 2007: Grade 9 to 12 Math Courses, Ontario Ministry of Education
Draft Copy of Changes to Gr. 11 & 12 Math Courses for Fall of 2006
Some Websites
Want to Do Some Math on Your Own?
Download the math 9d Independent Study
Area, Perimeter, Volume Formula Sheet, Side 1
Area, Perimeter, Volume Formula Sheet, Side 2
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE MATHEMATICIAN Jonathan M. Borwein?
A CANADIAN MATHEMATICIAN.
((3U/3M COURSE HINT: remember that there are usually two angles(in different quadrants) associated with a given trig value.)
Answer the questions above and win a "lollipop" and one entry in the draw for the semester bio prize.
GIVE SOURCE OF INFORMATION.
CURENT CONTEST
1. What prizes did JM Borwein win for 1989 paper presenting the Quartically Convergent Algorithm?
2. What does the algorithm compute?
3. Explain what an algorithm is.
PAST QUESTIONS(winners: tj, jl)
Contest #2
1. What science fiction author inspired Coxeter to start thinking about hyperdimensional geometries?
2. Coxeter is known as the "World's Greatest ........."
3. He is known as H.S.M. Coxeter but his actual first name (used by his friends and family) is the same as what cartoon character?
HINTS: try searching for "the best source for Canadian science" on the Internet
or try
Fact Monster