Mathematics Department Victoria Park Collegiate Institute

MATHEMATICS OF DATA MANAGEMENT

GRADE 12 - UNIVERSITY Preparation

Ministry of Education and Training Document: The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12: Mathematics, 2000

Course Code:MDM4U1Credit Value:1 Credit

Textbook:Mathematics of Data Management; Nelson-Thomson Learning; 2002

Replacement Cost is $60

Prerequisite:Grade 11 Functions and Relations (MCR3U), or Grade 11 Functions (MCF3M)

DESCRIPTION (as per The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12):

This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing information. Students will apply methods for organizing large amounts of information; apply counting techniques, probability, and statistics in modeling and solving problems; and carry out a culminating project that integrates the expectations of the course and encourages perseverance and independence. Students planning to pursue university programs in business, the social sciences, or the humanities will find this course of particular interest.

OVERALL GOALS:

By the end of this course, students will:

  • Organize data to facilitate manipulation and retrieval;
  • Solve problems involving complex relationships, with the aid of diagrams;
  • Model situations and solve problems involving large amounts of information, using matrices;
  • Solve counting problems and clearly communicate the results;
  • Determine and interpret theoretical probabilities, using combinatorial techniques;
  • Design and carry out simulations to estimate probabilities;
  • Demonstrate an understanding of standard techniques for collecting data;
  • Analyze data involving one variable, using a variety of techniques;
  • Solve problems involving the normal distribution;
  • Describe the relationship between two variables by interpreting the correlation coefficient;
  • Evaluate the validity of statistics drawn from a variety of sources;
  • Carry out a culminating project on a topics or issue of significance that requires the integration and application of the expectation of the course;
  • Present a project to an audience and critique the projects of others.

COMMUNICATION:

Teachers are available for extra help by appointment or during announced scheduled times.

Mathematics Office:Room 225

Telephone number:(416) 395-3310, extension 20080

The best time to call is before 8:45 am.

Absences & Evaluations

  1. If you know prior to the evaluation that you will be absent, make other arrangements with your teacher regarding that particular assessment.
  2. If for some reason you are absent on the day of an evaluation:
  3. Call the Math Office before 8:45 am and speak with your teacher or leave a message for him/her.
  4. On the first day back, a note from your parent/guardian is required.

TEACHING, ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION STRATEGIES:

Throughout this course, students will develop their understanding of essential mathematical knowledge and procedures. This knowledge becomes meaningful in reasoning, communicating, and solving problems based on real-life situations. Technology, calculators and/or computer software, will be used to compliment the teaching and application of mathematical skills and explore concepts where appropriate.

Student success is greatly enhanced by good attendance, behaviour, and class participation. Completion of daily homework exercises and writing all evaluations will provide feedback on student learning.

Quizzes and assignments will be scheduled throughout the course. A summative test will conclude a unit or a group of related units. A major strand of the course is the culminating project and presentation. As the course progresses there will be interim evaluations on the progress of the culminating project. Below is a list of anticipated evaluations. This list may be modified to accommodate circumstances that arise throughout the semester.

TASK / ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORIES / DATE
Unit 1: Tools for Data Management and Research Method
Assignment: Evaluating Web Resources / Knowledge / Application / Communication
Culminating Project: Proposal / Application / Communication / Thinking
Unit 2: One-Variable Statistics
Quiz: Central Tendencies / Knowledge / Application / Communication
Test / Knowledge / Application / Communication / Thinking
Culminating Project: First Deliverable / Knowledge / Application / Communication / Thinking
Unit 3: Two Variable Statistics
Quiz: Lines of Best Fit / Knowledge / Application / Communication
Test / Knowledge / Application / Communication / Thinking
Culminating Project: Second Deliverable / Knowledge / Application / Communication / Thinking
Unit 4: Counting Techniques
Quiz: Permutations / Knowledge / Application / Communication
Quiz: Combinations / Knowledge / Application / Communication
Test / Knowledge / Application / Communication / Thinking
Unit 5: Probability
Quiz: Probability Theory / Knowledge / Application / Communication
Test / Knowledge / Application / Communication / Thinking
Culminating Project: Final Report / Knowledge / Application / Communication / Thinking
Culminating Project: Presentation / Knowledge / Application / Communication / Thinking

Mathematics Department Victoria Park Collegiate Institute

TERM MARK (70% OF FINAL GRADE):

KNOWLEDGE30%

APPLICATION30%

COMMUNICATION20%

THINKING20%

SUMMATIVE MARK (30% OF FINAL GRADE):

SUMMATIVE PROJECT10%

FINAL EXAM20%

LEARNING SKILLS:

Works Independently

Teamwork

Organization

Work Habits / Homework

Initiative

Categories evaluated as Needs Improvement, Satisfactory, Good, or Excellent.

Mathematics Department Victoria Park Collegiate Institute

EVALUATION POLICY

Please refer to the Student Agenda.