Bi-Line Newsletter

Ms. F. Bozzo, department head
*Our Department*
Members of the Mathematics Department are Mrs. Bozzo (Department Head), Mrs. Altobelli, Mr. Bozzo, Mrs. Calabrese, Mr. DeStephanis, Mrs. Farha, Ms. Forsyth, Mrs. Gotovac-Kresic, Mr. Kislinsky, Mrs. Körber, Mrs. Lamont, Mr. Matijasevich, Ms. Mossey, Mr. O’Sullivan, Mr. Palladino, Ms. Spadafora, Ms. Sullivan, Mr. Villella, and Mr. Young.
*Extra Math Help*
Students are encouraged to see their math teachers and arrange for extra help when they are encountering difficulties in a course. Math tutoring is available on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 322. Students are welcome to drop in, when necessary, for extra help. To further assist grades 9 and 10 students, the Ministry of Education offers evening on-line tutoring. This can be accessed at www.homeworkhelp.ilc.org from Sunday to Thursday (5:30 to 9:30 p.m.).	As an extension to the above project, we are also offering On-Math to grade 9 students. This on-line tutoring takes place during regular school hours. Students who are falling behind in class or absent from school can go to http://onmath.hwcdsb.ca to obtain support. For all students in grades 9 to 12 requiring more assistance, there are math tutoring sessions offered by the Guidance Department. These sessions run after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Interested students must register and attend all of the scheduled sessions. See your guidance counsellor for more details and an application form.
*Grade 9 EQAO Mathematics Test*
The EQAO mathematics assessment for all students enrolled in grade 9 academic or applied math courses semester 2 takes place on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 and Wednesday, June 16, 2010. Students will be assessed using both multiple choice and open response questions. Students can access sample assessment items and solutions through the Board’s website at http://fc.hwcdsb.edu.on.ca/math9 or the EQAO website www.eqao.com .
*Math Contests*
Congratulations to the thirty-three teams, consisting of one or two members, who competed in the McMaster University’s Online Mathematics Competition in the first semester. The contest consisted of ten questions and the rankings were determined by the number of correct solutions followed by the amount of time to complete the test. The top five teams from St. Thomas More were: 1st - Abin Sebastian & Michael Pona 2nd - Richard Bartens & Oskar Niburski 3rd - Santiago Gil & Stephanie Accomando 4th - Peter Chun & Keshav Sharma 5th - Julia Raco & Samantha Bruno	The top five teams from St. Thomas More were: 1st - Abin Sebastian & Michael Pona 2nd - Richard Bartens & Oskar Niburski 3rd - Santiago Gil & Stephanie Accomando 4th - Peter Chun & Keshav Sharma 5th - Julia Raco & Samantha Bruno

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