Mathematics

The Mathematics program integrates the seven mathematical processes; Communication, Connections, Estimation and Mental Math, Problem Solving, Reasoning, Technology and Visualization to address the NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) standards and the four major strands set forward in the Western Canadian Protocol. The four strands are Numbers, Patterns and Relations, Shape and Space, and Statistics and Probability. The Provincial minimum requirement for Mathematics instruction is 100 hours over the course of one school year. At Alexandra, students will receive over 150 hours of instruction in Mathematics.

Mathematics supplies include: one - 3 ringed loose leaf binder, 3 ringed lined paper, 1 notebook (for journal entries) 3 ringed graph paper (1 cm x 1 cm), 3 ringed blank paper, two blue or black pens two pencils, pencil erasers, 30 cm or 15 cm ruler, coloured pens, pencil crayons, or felt pens (for marking and assignments), ** - geometry set (metric only), ** - calculator (under $10) ** These items should be clearly marked with the student's name and class.**