Department of Math and Science
(905) 270-7788
{Date: Fall, 2013}
COURSE TITLE
GRADE: 12
COURSE CODE: MCV4U
TEACHER: Mr. Goos
COURSE TYPE: University Preparation
E-MAIL: sgoos@brontecollege.ca
WEBSITE ADDRESS: http://goosmath.weebly.com
COREQUISITE: Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
PREREQUISITE: Functions (MCR3U)
TEXTBOOK: Calculus and Vectors 12, Student Text, McGraw-Hill, 2008
COURSE FEES: All extra fees support the curriculum and understanding of the course.
All course fees are approximate and subject to change.
COURSE MATERIALS FEE
FIELD TRIP FEE
OTHER REQUIRED FEES
$ _____. 00
$ _____. 00
$ _____. 00
COURSE FEE DETAILS:
STUDENT MATERIALS: You must bring the following items to class to be prepared:
Writing
Pencils, pens and
Ruler
Scientific calculator
Paper/Notebook
eraser
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course builds on students’ previous experience with functions and their developing
understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and
algebraic representations of vectors and representations of lines and planes in threedimensional space; broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the
derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions; and apply
these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships. Students will also
refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics.
This course is intended for students who choose to pursue careers in fields such as science,
engineering, economics, and some areas of business, including those students who will be
required to take a university-level calculus, linear algebra, or physics course.
Course Overview:
UNIT NUMBER
UNIT TITLE
13 hours
Unit 1
Rate of Change; Limits; Continuity
13 hours
Unit 2
Derivatives
31 hours
Unit 3
Applications of Derivatives
Unit 4
Geometric and Algebraic Vectors
Unit 5
Lines and Planes
19.5 hours
26 hours
14.5 hours
SUMMATIVE
6 hours
TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS
110 hours
ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION:
A final grade is recorded for every course, and a credit is granted and recorded for every
course in which the student’s grade is 50% or higher.
• 70% of the grade will be based on evaluations conducted throughout the course.
• 30% of the grade will be based on a final evaluation in the form of an examination,
performance, essay, and/or other method of evaluation suitable to the course content.
KNOWLEDGE &
UNDERSTANDING
THINKING
APPLICATION
COMMUNICATION
35 %
30 %
25 %
10 %
CATEGORY
DESCRIPTION
KNOWLEDGE &
UNDERSTANDING
Knowledge of content (facts, terms, definitions);
Understanding of concepts (ideas, theories, procedures, processes).
THINKING
Use of planning skills (research, asking questions, setting goals);
Use of processing skills (analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating);
Use of critical/creative thinking processes (problem-solving).
APPLICATION
Application of knowledge and skills in familiar and new contexts;
Making connections within and between various contexts.
COMMUNICATION
Expression and organization of ideas and information;
Communication for different audiences and purposes;
Use of conventions (vocabulary, conventions of form, citations).
The report card provides a record of the learning skills demonstrated by the student in
every course. The learning skills are evaluated using a four-point scale:
(E-Excellent, G-Good, S-Satisfactory, N-Needs Improvement). The separate evaluation and
reporting of the learning skills in these six areas reflects their critical role in students’
achievement of the curriculum expectations.
CATEGORY
RESPONSIBILITY
DESCRIPTION
Completes and submits class work, homework, and assignments
according to agreed-upon timelines;
Takes responsibility for and manages own behaviour.
ORGANIZATION
Establishes priorities and manages time to complete tasks and goals;
Identifies, gathers, evaluates and uses information, technology and
resources to complete tasks.
INDEPENDENT
WORK
Uses class time appropriately to complete tasks;
Follows instructions with minimal supervision.
COLLABORATION
Accepts various roles and equitable share of work in a group;
Responds positively to the ideas, opinions and traditions of others.
INITIATIVE
Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities for learning;
Demonstrates a positive attitude, curiosity and interest in learning;
Advocates appropriately for the rights of self and others.
SELF-REGULATION
Sets own individual goals and monitors progress towards them;
Seeks clarification or assistance when needed;
Perseveres and makes an effort when responding to challenges.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS: If a student thinks they will need an extension, they must speak with
the teacher to discuss the possibility of changing the due date before the due date to set an
extension date for accommodation purposes. Only one extension allowed per assignment.
One day late - loss of 5%
Two days late - loss of 10%, parents/guardians are contacted
Three days late - loss of 15% , Four days late - loss of 20%, Five days late - loss of 25%
Six days late - a mark of ZERO may be assigned
PLAGIARISM: Students must only submit their own work. CUT & PASTE is NOT ALLOWED.
Plagiarism is when you copy someone else’s words, ideas or work without proper citation.
This might be a sentence or a paragraph copied from a book, the internet or a friend.
1st plagiarism - loss of 25%, must redo the assignment & attend a plagiarism workshop
2nd plagiarism - a mark of ZERO
3rd plagiarism - meet with the school board and may be fined, suspended or withdrawn
ATTENDANCE:You may be withdrawn from a course if you fail to attend regularly.
If you are LATE to class less than 10 minutes 4 times in one month = 30-minute detention.
If you are LATE to class more than 10 minutes, it is recorded as an absence.
TECHNOLOGY: All students must sign an Acceptable Use Policy on how to use technology.
HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned and will be checked regularly to ensure good
understanding. Your success on tests and assignments depends on doing the homework
accurately and on time. Homework is NOT optional. Parents will be contacted if homework
is consistently not completed. We will be attempting to introduce KHAN Academy as a new
resource for homework completion. We will have 5 handed in homework assignments.
KHAN Academy
www.khanacademy.org
Khan academy is a website that has videos and questions on a variety of subjects all
provided so that anyone can learn. Most of its content so far is in the field of mathematics
and is particularly useful because it both reaches the level of this course and goes beyond.
The hope is that it will provide another set of resources and tools that can help you learn.
This is so far an experiment for me so your feedback on the usefulness of this site will be
very helpful.
Your account will be able to add me as a coach so that I can both see your progress and
identify which areas you have mastered and which areas you need assistance. As an
extension to this, when we are back in our classroom, we will create a board that will
identify people who need help on a certain topic and people who are willing to help.
None of this is required in this course for your grading. I am interested in hearing your
feedback and encourage you to examine this.
You can add me as a coach by entering sgoos@brontecollege.ca on the Coaches tab of your
profile page.