Math 31 Course Outline
Teacher: Mrs. Deanna Sample
Email: dsample@redeemer.ab.ca
Welcome to Math 31! Math 31 is not a diploma course but is meant for
students who want to earn a post-secondary degree. It is a rigorous,
fast-paced course covering a lot of material and requiring a significant
amount of work. You must invest a significant amount of time and
effort in this course to be successful.
Supplies
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binder/loose leaf paper and/or
notebook
graphing paper
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pencil/eraser/pen/ruler
scientific calculator
textbook
Extra Help
Mrs. Sample will be available for extra help Mondays after school and Wednesdays at
lunchtime. Students who require extra help outside of these hours can make alternative
arrangements with Mrs. Sample.
Homework Site
Daily class notes as well as assignments, supplementary tutorial videos and other
helpful resources will be posted on the course homework site regularly. Students should
be checking the course homework site at least once per week.
Calculator Policy
In previous math courses, graphing calculators were permitted in order to cover a
number of outcomes in the curriculum. A graphing calculator will not be required to
cover this curriculum. For this reason, students will not be permitted to use graphing
calculators on quizzes or exams, and are discouraged to use them in class and on
assignments. Scientific calculators will be permitted.
Cell Phones, iPods and Other Music Devices
Mature, responsible use of music devices in class is expected. You will be asked to put
your phone away, and if the problem continues to persist you may be asked to hand in
your phone during class time.
Course Overview
Unit 1: Pre-Calculus, Limits and Derivatives
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review of functions from Math 10-20-30
introduction of limits and continuity
Unit 2: Derivatives
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differentiation and methods of
differentiation
Unit 3: Applications of Derivatives
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extreme values and curve sketching
optimization and related rates problems
Unit 4: Trigonometric, Exponential and
Logarithmic Functions
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review of trigonometric functions,
equations and identities
limits and derivatives of trigonometric
functions
limits and derivatives of exponential
and logarithmic functions
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Unit 5: Antiderivatives and Integrals
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antiderivatives and applications
the area problem and trapezoid rules
the fundamental theorem of calculus
integration and methods of integration
Grading
Quizzes ………………………………. 25%
Assignments …………………….…. 35%
Exams ………………………………… 40%
Final Mark:
Course Work ………………………. 60%
Final Exam …………………….…… 40%