Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School
Mathematics
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MBF3C1
FOUNDATIONS FOR COLLEGE MATHEMATICS
COLLEGE PREPARATION
Foundations for College Mathematics 11, McGraw-Hill Ryerson
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as a problemsolving tool in the real world. Students will extend their understanding of quadratic relations;
investigate situations involving exponential growth; solve problems involving compound
interest; solve financial problems connected with vehicle ownership ; develop their ability to
reason by collecting, analyzing; and evaluating data involving one variable; connect probability
and statistics; and solve problems in geometry and trigonometry. Students will consolidate
their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.
STRANDS
Mathematical Models
• Connecting Graphs and Equations of Quadratic Relations
• Connecting Graphs and Equations of Exponential Relations
• Solving Problems Involving Exponential Relations
Personal Finance
• Solving Problems Involving Compound Interest
• Comparing Financial Services
• Owning and Operating a Vehicle
Geometry and Trigonometry
• Representing Two-Dimensional Shapes and Three-Dimensional Figures
• Applying the Sine Law and the Cosine Law in Acute Triangles
Data Management
• Working With One-Variable Data
• Applying Probability
UNITS OF STUDY
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 6
Unit 7
Unit 8
Unit 9
Trigonometry
Probability
One-Variable Statistics
Quadratic Relations 1
Quadratic Relations 2
Geometry in Design
Exponents
Compound Interest
Personal Finance
Assessment and Evaluation
The mark for the course will be based upon on-going or term work (70%) and a final
assessment (30%) that includes a final exam (20%) and Culminating Performance
Task (10%).
The on-going or term work may include written assignments, reports, unit tests, and
quizzes. Within the two areas, term work and final assessment, marks will be assigned
using the four categories specified in the Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 to 12 Mathematics
Education.
Knowledge/Understanding
30%
• Knowledge of facts, technical terminology,
procedures and standards
• Understanding of concepts
• Understanding of relationships between concepts
Thinking
20%
• Thinking skills and inquiry design skills
• Identifying problems, planning, formulating questions,
selecting strategies and resources
Communication
20%
• Communication of information for different purposes
• Use of language, symbols and visuals
• Use of various forms of communication
Application
30%
• Application of skills in familiar contexts and
transfer of concepts to new contexts
• Application of procedures and technology