What is the Masters of Math, Science and Technology Program?
Course Of Study
How Does Integration Work?
Admission Requirements?
Features Of The Program?
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What is the Masters of Math, Science and Technology Program?
Runnymede's Masters program is designed for students who excel in the areas of Mathematics, Science and Computer Studies. Students will not only experience enriched learning in each of the disciplines but will also have the opportunity to apply their learning to tasks that integrate these three subject areas. Our goal is to prepare students for post-secondary education by fostering critical thinking skills using modern technology.
Course Of Study
Students accepted into the program will travel as a class for Mathematics, Science, and Computer Studies in grades nine and ten. In grade eleven students must take two of the three Sciences, as well as Mathematics, and Computer Studies. In grade twelve, Masters students will join the regular course of study for their final year.
How Does Integration Work?
Traditionally Math, Science, and Computer Studies have followed individual curricula. The Masters program will select topics from each curriculum and design projects that incorporate the knowledge and skills of all three. For example, students in Science class may conduct a lab measuring cardio-pulmonary rates. They may then take their results to Math class where the data is graphed and rates of oxygen consumption are calculated. In turn, students travel to their computer class where they design a program to group and analyze the data according to gender, age, etc.. At a later date their conclusions may be given in the form of a display or oral presentation.
Admission Requirements?
Students wishing to apply to the program must complete an application package. This includes submitting letters of recommendation from their Mathematics and Science teachers, writing an essay, and taking an entrance test. The entrance test will focus on critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Features Of The Program?
- Students will apply their knowledge to real world problems.
- Training programs will be made available for Mathematics, Science and Computer contests such as the Fermat, Avogadro and Canadian Computer contests.
- Guest speakers will be invited at regular intervals.
- Grade nine students in the program will take part in their own orientation trip stressing leadership and group interaction.
- Additional trips include the Science Centre, University of Toronto, and Canada's Wonderland for Math and Science Day.
- Three female students will be sponsored annually to attend a week long Engineering Camp at Ryerson University.
- Each year students will be required to participate in a minimum of one extra- curricular activity to promote a well rounded education.
- An award will be given to the top Masters student in each grade level.
- Upon completion of the program students will receive their Masters Certificate. Top of Page