WEST CARLETON SECONDARY SCHOOL
MCR3U Functions
COURSE OUTLINE
2014-2015
EVALUATION
Term Work
Summative
Exam
70%
10%
20%
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Characteristics of Functions
● demonstrate an understanding of functions, their representations, their inverses, and make
connections between algebraic and graphical representations of functions using transformations;
● determine the zeros, and the maximum or minimum of a quadratic function, and solve problems
involving quadratic functions, including problems arising from real-world applications;
● demonstrate an understanding of equivalence as it relates to simplifying polynomial, radical and
rational expressions.
Exponential Functions
● evaluate powers with rational exponents, simplify expressions containing exponents, and
describe properties of exponential functions represented in a variety of ways;
● make connections between numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of exponentials;
● identify and represent exponential functions, and solve problems involving exponential
functions, including problems arising from real-world applications.
Sequences and Series
● demonstrate an understanding of recursive sequences, represent recursive sequences in a variety
of ways, and make connections to Pascal’s triangle;
● demonstrate an understanding of the relationships involved in arithmetic and geometric
sequences and series, and solve related problems;
● make connections between sequences, series, and financial applications and solve problems
involving compound interest and ordinary annuities.
Trigonemetric Functions
● determine the values of trigonometric ratios for angles less than 360, prove simple trigonometric
identities, and solve problems using primary trigonometric ratios, sine law and cosine law;
● demonstrate an understanding of periodic relationships and sinusoidal functions, and make
connections between numeric, graphical and algebraic representations of sinusoidal functions;
● identify and represent sinusoidal functions, and solve problems involving sinusoidal functions,
including problems arising from real-world applications.
UNITS OF STUDY
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Tools for Operating with Functions
Quadratic Functions
Transformations of Functions
Trigonometry
Trigonometric Functions
Sequences and Series
Compound Interest and Annuities
(12%)
(9%)
(11%)
(12%)
(10%)
(9%)
(7%)
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Assessment and Evaluation
Please see the schools Assessment and Evaluation Policy on our school website at
www.westcarletonss.ocdsb.ca.
Test Policy
If your child is aware that he/she will miss a test due to an appointment/sports event etc., it is the
student’s responsibility to let the teacher know AHEAD of time. The student will then make
arrangements with the teacher to write the test AHEAD of time. Department policy requires that students
verify any absences from tests with a note from a parent, guardian or a doctor. Students will write a
compensation test upon their return to school.
Students may be given a one-time opportunity to replace ONE unit test with a make-up test near the end
of the semester. In order to qualify for this opportunity the student will be asked to do extra review for
that unit. The dates will be announced ahead of time.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If a student writes a compensation test, then that test will not qualify for a makeup test at the end of the semester.
Summative Evaluations
All mathematics students are required by the Ontario Ministry of Education to perform a rich assessment
task towards the end of the semester. Specific dates for these evaluations will be announced by the
classroom teacher. This is part of the 30% summative evaluation; 20% for the exam and 10% for
the summative. Students cannot miss either evaluation unless they have a medical certificate.
Thank You
West Carleton Mathematics Department