MCR3U, Grade 11, Functions
MCR3U COURSE OUTLINE
Course Title: Functions
Grade: 11
Ministry Course Code: MCR3U
Course Type: Academic
Credit Value: 1.00
Course Hours: 110
Department: Sciences
Revision Date: N/A
Policy Document: Mathematics, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12, 2007 (Revised)
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/math1112currb.pdf
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces the mathematical concept of the function by extending students’ experiences with linear and quadratic relations. Students will investigate properties of discrete and continuous functions, including trigonometric and exponential functions; represent functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically; solve problems involving applications of functions; investigate inverse functions; and develop facility in determining equivalent algebraic expressions. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
Characteristics of Functions
By the end of this course, students will:
1. demonstrate an understanding of functions, their representations, and their inverses, and make connections between the algebraic and graphical representations of functions using transformations;
2. 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;
3. demonstrate an understanding of equivalence as it relates to simplifying polynomial, radical, and rational expressions.
Exponential Functions
By the end of this course, students will:
1. evaluate powers with rational exponents, simplify expressions containing exponents, and describe properties of exponential functions represented in a variety of ways;
2. make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of exponential functions;
3. identify and represent exponential functions, and solve problems involving exponential functions, including problems arising from real-world applications.
Discrete Functions
By the end of this course, students will:
1. demonstrate an understanding of recursive sequences, represent recursive sequences in a variety of ways, and make connections to Pascal’s triangle;
2. demonstrate an understanding of the relationships involved in arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, and solve related problems;
3. make connections between sequences, series, and financial applications, and solve problems involving compound interest and ordinary annuities.
Trigonometric Functions
By the end of this course, students will:
1. determine the values of the trigonometric ratios for angles less than 360º; prove simple trigonometric identities; and solve problems using the primary trigonometric ratios, the sine law, and the cosine law;
2. demonstrate an understanding of periodic relationships and sinusoidal functions, and make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of sinusoidal functions;
3. identify and represent sinusoidal functions, and solve problems involving sinusoidal functions, including problems arising from real-world applications.
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EVALUATION SCHEME
A final grade (percentage mark) is calculated at the end of the course and reflects the quality of the student’s achievement of the overall expectations of the course, in accordance with the provincial curriculum.
The final grade will be determined as follows:
Seventy percent (70%) of the grade will be based on evaluation conducted throughout the course. This portion of the grade should reflect the student’s most consistent level of achievement throughout the course, although special consideration should be given to more recent evidence of achievement.
Thirty percent (30%) of the grade will be based on a final evaluation administered at or towards the end of the course. This evaluation will be based on evidence from one or a combination of the following: an examination, a performance, an essay, and/or another method of evaluation suitable to the course content. The final evaluation allows the student an opportunity to demonstrate comprehensive achievement of the overall expectations for the course.





