Pre-Calculus 12

Mathematics is increasingly important in our technological society. Students require the ability to reason and communicate mathematically, to solve problems, and to understand and use mathematics. Skills in these areas create a mathematically literate citizen. Pre-calculus 12 is designedfor students who have a particular interest in mathematics, or who have career aspirations in the fields of engineering, pure and applied science, economics, some business programs, or other areas requiring a higher level of mathematics.

Objectives:

Pre-Calculus 12 encourage students to:

  • Move toward the new curriculum
  • Analyze data and chance helps us to compare and interpret
  • Describe, measure and compare spatial relationships
  • Represent number and describe quantity
  • Develop positive attitudes toward math
  • Become mathematical problem solvers
  • Communicate and reason mathematically
  • Connect and apply mathematical ideas
  • Use technology to explore and create patterns, examine relationships, and test conjectures
  • Use estimation and mental math skills
  • Develop the mathematical skills necessary to pursue formal study in mathematically related areas.

Technology:

New technology has changed the kind of mathematical problems encountered today, as well as the methods that mathematicians use to investigate them. Graphing-capable utilities, such as computers and calculators, are powerful problem-solving tools. The power to compute rapidly and to graph mathematical relationships instantly can help students become mathematically self-sufficient. Technology will be integrated throughout the course when students look at problem solving symbolically, graphically, and numerically; therefore, students are strongly encouraged to have a graphing calculator of their own. The provincial and unit exams require the use of a graphing calculator; therefore it is essential that students work with them throughout the course. They can be borrowed from your teacher, if you are unable to purchase one for this course.

Course Description:

Pre-Calculus 12 is a rigorous course which covers the following seven topics:

  • Transformations
  • Radical & Rational Functions
  • Polynomial Functions
  • Logarithms and Exponents
  • Trigonometry
  • Permutations & Combinations
  • Functional Notation & Composite Functions

School Grading:

Written assignments are completed daily and checked by students. There will be regular quizzes based on the homeworkto ensure students are keeping up and understanding each concept. Cumulative unit tests will be given that review previous units as well as the current unit. There will be math based projects through the course and all students are expected to participate actively.

Unit tests will be recorded as a percentage and quizzes & assignments will be recorded as an actual score (therefore quizzes are not weighted as much as tests). Students will be well informed of the dates of these tests and should schedule their study accordingly. Retests will NOT be given.

There is NO Provincial Exam for this course. A final examination will be written at the completion of the course and will be weighted as 25% of the final course grade.

Grades are assigned as follows:

A 86% - 100%B 73% - 85%C+ 67% - 72%

C 60% - 66%C- 50% - 59%I/F below 50%

This is a very big and challenging course. You must keep up with your daily assignments and work hard to do well in this course. Remember, YOU have chosen the most rigorous of the math 12 courses and your work ethic and math skills should be reflective of this choice.

**Cell phones are NOT allowed in class.

Expectations:

  • Be prepared for class with all the materials you will need (including your textbook and notes)
  • Be prepared to work
  • Be punctual
  • Be respectful of yourself and others
  • Be here – attitude and attendance are critical to success
  • No cell phones in class please