PRINCIPLES OF MATH 12

Principles of Mathematics 12 is a challenging course intended for the high achieving mathematics student. The course is prerequisite for most science oriented post-secondary careers as well as some business careers. Students enrolling in Math 12 should have earned a B or higher in Principles of Mathematics 11. Principles of Mathematics 12 is supported online by the website:

sites.sd43.bc.ca/secondary/terryfox/gshong

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance 100% attendance is required

Participation Class participation and appropriate work habits

Assignments Completion of assigned work

Tests There are eight chapter tests, two midterms and one final exam

Government Exam the government exam is an optional final exam

Materials Needed TI 83 plus OR TI 84 plus graphing calculator

UNITS OF INSTRUCTION

1. Functions

2. Exponents and logarithms

3. Sequences and Series

4. Trigonometry functions of angles

5. Trigonometry functions of real numbers

6. Trigonometry equations and identities

7. Permutation and combinations

8. Probability

EVALUATION

Unit exams, two midterms, final exam and assignments 60% or 100%

Provincial examination 40% or 0%

Evaluation is done as per ministry marking criteria

GRADES

A 86-100%

B 73-85

C+ 67-72

C 60-66

P 50-59

F 0-49