Credit Value:
1.0
Course Description:
This course enables students to extend their knowledge of functions. Students will investigate and apply properties of polynomial, exponential, and trigonometric functions; continue to represent functions numerically, graphically, and algebraically; develop facility in simplifying expressions and solving equations; and solve problems that address applications of algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems. This course prepares students for a variety of college technology programs.
Prerequisite:
Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation or Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation
Ministry Policy Documents:
The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12, Mathematics, (2000), Program Planning and Assessment, (2000), Ontario Secondary Schools 9 to 12, Program Requirements, (1999)
Text Resources:
All resources provided and referenced within the modules are available online.
Required Software/Equipment:
Some of the activities in this course will require the installation of some free software on your computer (i.e., Winplot; Winplot Tutorials; Curve Expert; Curve Expert Tutorials; Corel Equation Editor; Word Processing; Spreadsheets).