This course stresses reinforcement and development of concepts and skills in varied applications and problem-solving situations. Topics include: linear relations, vectors, transformational geometry, polynomials, statistics and introductory trigonometry.
This course is designed for the majority of university-bound students. The focus is on application of mathematics and problem solving skills and strategies. The course continues the study of algebra, geometry and trigonometry, with some introduction to basic functions.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mathematics 10 with a minimum mark of 75%. This is a program designed as a preparation for further studies in mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering or other mathematics-oriented disciplines. It is intended for students who will have to take at least a full-year calculus course in their program at a post-secondary institution. The focus of the program is on theory as well as applications.
This course involves problem-solving skills an strategies, relations and functions, quadratic and linear functions, including transformations and their effect on the graphs and equations, operations with polynomials, rational equations, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, analytic geometry and trigonometry with special emphasis in practical applications. It also includes a basic development and review of previously studied material.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 11 with a final average of at least 75% Emphasis in this course is on proof, derivation and problem solving. Many opportunities are provided to use algebraic manipulation in applied situations.