MBF3C
Foundations for College Mathematics | Grade 11 | MBF3C
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as a problem-solving tool in the real world. Students will extend their understanding of quadratic relations; investigate solutions involving exponential growth; solve problems involving compound interest; solve financial problems connected with vehicle ownership; develop their ability to reason by collecting, analyzing, and evaluating data involving one variable; connect probability and statistics; and solve problems in geometry and trigonometry. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.
PREREQUISITE
Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 10, Applied
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of the course, students will…
- make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of quadratic relations, and use the connections to solve problems;
- demonstrate an understanding of exponents, and make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of exponential relations;
- describe and represent exponential relations, and solve problems involving exponential relations arising from real-world applications.
- represent, in a variety of ways, two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional figures arising from real-world applications, and solve design problems;
- solve problems involving trigonometry in acute triangles using the sine law and the cosine law, including problems arising from real-world applications.
- solve problems involving one-variable data by collecting, organizing, analysing, and evaluating data;
- determine and represent probability, and identify and interpret its applications.
- compare simple and compound interest, relate compound interest to exponential growth, and solve problems involving compound interest;
- compare services available from financial institutions, and solve problems involving the cost of making purchases on credit;
- interpret information about owning and operating a vehicle, and solve problems involving the associated costs.
UNITS
Unit 1 | Mathematical Models | 30 hours
Unit 2 | Personal Finance | 25 hours
Unit 3 | Geometry & Trigonometry | 25 hours
Unit 4 | Data Management | 20 hours
Unit 5 | Summative Evaluation | 10 hours
Total | 110 hours
ASSESSMENT
Assessment is based on The Achievement Chart for Mathematics and is weighted as follows:
Knowledge & Understanding 15%
Thinking & Inquiry 20%
Communication 15%
Application 20%
Total 70%
FINAL EVALUATION
The remaining 30% of the final mark is allotted to the final evaluation, as follows:
Summative Activity 10%
Final Examination 20%
LATE ASSIGNMENT POLICY
All assignments are expected to be submitted on or before the due date. Should this not be possible due to extenuating circumstances, students should speak to me and an extension may be granted. If assignments are not handed in, students can expect to be assigned a supervised time to finish their work. This may include lunch hours, before/after school, study halls, etc.
ABSENCES
Due to the highly participatory nature of this course, attendance is important to achieving success. Students who are absent are responsible for all notes, class work and assignments missed. Students absent for tests, presentations or other evaluations will complete the evaluation at the earliest opportunity.
RESOURCES
Students should come to class prepared with:
- Foundations for College Mathematics 12 text
- A binder with dividers (one for each unit)
- An adequate supply of paper
- Pens/pencils
- Laptop computers are welcome, providing you are using them for academic purposes (note taking, assignments, etc). Personal music devices (iPods, etc) may only be used during independent work times and should not be used during lessons, discussions or group work.
RESPECT FOR EQUIPMENT
Students are expected to treat all equipment with respect. Treat everything as if it were your own. Specifically in the APS classroom, this includes, but is not limited to:
- Handling books and other resources with care & not writing in them
- Returning borrowed materials in the condition they were lent
- Helping to keep our classroom environment clean
- Not touching the projector or my laptop unless specifically invited to do so
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Academic honesty is paramount to student success. Plagiarism is a serious academic offence. Simply put, plagiarism is any use of another person’s research, ideas or language without properly acknowledging the original source.
Students guilty of flagrant plagiarism on individual assignments, papers/projects or cheating on tests/exams will be reported to the Principal, automatically withdraw themselves from a course of study (suspension), will receive a grade of zero on the item in question, may lose credit in a course of study and/or be expelled from school.
A system of honour and personal integrity is the basis for Christian education at Great Lakes and for a Christian presence in the wider world.
EXTRA HELP
Students wishing to improve their understanding of the course material, expectations, etc, are encouraged to seek extra help. I am available at lunch and after school until 4 pm on a drop-in basis. I can be available before school on an appointment basis.
