Course Outline

Grade 11, Foundations for College Mathematics, Grade 11

MBF3C College Preparation
Term: Semester 2
Class Start Date: Monday, January 5th, 2015
Class End Date: Wednesday, June 25th, 2015
Course Description:
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as a problem-solving
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.
Textbook and Curriculum Documents:
Foundations for College Mathematics 11, McGraw-Hill Ryerson 2007
Ontario Curriculum Grades 11 and 12: Mathematics, MBF3C pages 67-75
Additional Resources:
All class notes, materials, and assessments will be available at:
http://mbf3c-curs4141.weebly.com
Students will be required to access various internet resources to complete course work. All are
free to use and readily available.
Students will also be asked to use other forms of mathematical and design software (SketchUp,
Geogebra, etc) as well as productivity tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Weebly, etc). All software
will be available for free use by students as well.
Instruction Strands/Units:
Data Management Probability
Data Management Statistics
Mathematical Models Quadratics and Exponents
Personal Finance Interest, Financial Services, and Owning and Operating a Vehicle
Trigonometry Trig Ratios, Sine Law, and Cosine Law
Geometry 2-D Shapes and 3-D Figures
Evaluation Methods:
Profile Assignment

30%

Profile Section 1: Career and Canadian Demographics

Profile Section 2: Determining Post-Secondary Finances
Profile Section 3: Choosing Financial Services
Profile Section 4: Owning and Operating a Vehicle
Profile Section 5: Design Project and Pitch
Final Submission

Probability Game Days

Concept Quizzes
Exam
Concept Quiz Topics:
Probability Experiments
Theoretical Probability
Experimental Probability
Sampling Techniques
Collecting and Analyzing Data
Display Data
Central Tendency
Spread
Common Distributions
Quadratic Relations
Binomials
Vertex and Standard Form
Trinomials
Quadratic x-Intercepts
Exponent Rules
Zero and Negative Exponents
Exponential Relationships
Exponential Growth and Decay
Simple and Compound Interest
TVM Solver
Savings
Investments and Loans
Credit Cards
Obtaining/Owning Vehicle
Trig Ratios
Sine Law and Cosine Law
Orthographic Drawings
Nets
Scale Models
Constraints

2%
3%
7%
7%
6%
5%

15%
20%
30%