North Grenville District High SchoolUpper Canada District School Board

COURSE OUTLINE 1Course: MBF 3C, Foundations for College Math, Grade 11Prerequisite : Grade 10 Foundations of Mathematics, AppliedTextbook: Foundations for College Math 11, McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 2008

This course was designed in accordance with the Ontario Curriculum Policy Documenthttp://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/

Teacher: Miss BeaubienProgram Leader/Department Head: Ms. J. RyanPrincipal: Mr. D. Cole

COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis 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 situations 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.

AREAS OF STUDYPersonal Finance 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 costsData Management (statistics and probability)

solve problems involving one-variable data by collecting, organizing, analysing, and evaluating data;

determine and represent probability, and identify and interpret its applications.

Mathematical Models (Qudratics and Exponents)

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.

Trigonometry and Geometry

solve problems involving trigonometry in acute triangles using the sine law and the cosine law, including problems 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

UNITS OF STUDYUnit 0: Introduction and Review Unit 4: Quadratics I

Unit 1: Trigonometry Unit 5: Quadratics II Unit 8: FinanceUnit 2: Probablility Unit 6: Exponents Unit 9: GeometryUnit 3: Statistics Unit 7: Compound Interest

ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION, and MARK BREAKDOWNTerm Report Final Report

Knowledge & Understanding 25%Thinking/Inquiring/Problem Solving 25%Communication 25%Application 25% 100%

Term Work 70%Culminating Task 15%Final Exam 15% 100%

Assessment tools include tests, quizzes, assignments, and problem solving performance tasks.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS1. All students are required to bring the following materials to class everyday: assigned textbook, pencil with eraser, ruler, scientific calculator, lined paper, graph paper and completed homework. Please leave food, drink, and cell phones in your locker.2. It is imperative that students take responsibility for their own learning, attend all classes, and be on time to class. 3. Class time is to be used effectively and students are expected to focus on the task at hand.4. When absent, students are responsible for obtaining class notes and completing the required homework for the missed lesson(s). 5. If you have trouble with any assigned work, it is your responsibility to get extra help either during class, MSIP periods, or lunch.

HOMEWORK & ASSIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS Students can expect around half an hour of homework every day. Homework questions provide the opportunity for students to practice, apply, and review

the skills taught in the lessons. Students who fail to complete homework on a regular basis rarely succeed on tests and the final exam.

Students are expected to write a model solution (as per examples shown in class), and then to check their answer with the answers provided at the back of the book. Students should highlight any question which they are having difficulty with and ask the teacher for help the next day.

Meeting deadlines is a skill required both in school and in the workforce. Students are expected to respect due dates, unless discussed prior to the due date with the teacher.

All students are expected to write unit tests on the assigned test date, unless discussed otherwise with the teacher.

TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATIONe-mail address: sandra.beaubien@ucdsb.on.ca

Website: msbeaubien.weebly.com