Math 11121

Ministry of Education
The Ontario Curriculum

Grades 11 and 13
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
Secondary Schools for the Twenty-first Century . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Importance of Mathematics in the Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Roles and Responsibilities in Mathematics Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
THE PROGRAM IN MATHEMATICS 7

Overview of the Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Curriculum Expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Courses and Strands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
THE MATHEMATICAL PROCESSES 17

Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Reasoning and Proving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Reflecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting Tools and Computational Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Representing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Communicating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 23
Basic Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
The Achievement Chart for Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Evaluation and Reporting of Student Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Reporting on Demonstrated Learning Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SOME CONSIDERATIONS FOR

PROGRAM PLANNING IN MATHEMATICS 30
Instructional Approaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Planning Mathematics Programs for Students With
Special Education Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Program Considerations for English Language Learners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Une publication quivalente est disponible en franais sous le titre suivant :

Le curriculum de lOntario, 11e et 12e anne Mathmatiques, 2007.
This publication is available on the Ministry of Educations
website, at www.edu.gov.on.ca.
Antidiscrimination Education in Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Literacy and Inquiry/Research Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
The Role of Information and Communication Technology
in Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Career Education in Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
The Ontario Skills Passport and Essential Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Cooperative Education and Other Forms of Experiential Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Planning Program Pathways and Programs Leading to a
Specialist High-Skills Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Health and Safety in Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
COURSES 41
Grade 11
Functions, University Preparation (MCR3U) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Functions and Applications, University/College Preparation (MCF3M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Foundations for College Mathematics, College Preparation (MBF3C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life, Workplace Preparation (MEL3E) . . . . . . . . . 77
Grade 12
Advanced Functions, University Preparation (MHF4U) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Calculus and Vectors, University Preparation (MCV4U) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Mathematics of Data Management, University Preparation (MDM4U) . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Mathematics for College Technology, College Preparation (MCT4C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Foundations for College Mathematics, College Preparation (MAP4C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life, Workplace Preparation (MEL4E) . . . . . . . 147
INTRODUCTION
This document replaces The Ontario Curriculum, Grade 11: Mathematics, 2006, and the
Grade 12 courses in The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12: Mathematics, 2000.
Beginning in September 2007, all Grade 11 and Grade 12 mathematics courses will be
based on the expectations outlined in this document.
SECONDARY SCHOOLS FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY

The goal of Ontario secondary schools is to support high-quality learning while giving
individual students the opportunity to choose programs that suit their skills and interests.
The updated Ontario curriculum, in combination with a broader range of learning
options outside traditional classroom instruction, will enable students to better customize
their high school education and improve their prospects for success in school and in life.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MATHEMATICS IN THE CURRICULUM

This document provides a framework outlining what students are expected to know and
be able to do by the end of each of the courses in the Grade 1112 mathematics curriculum.
The required knowledge and skills include not only important mathematical facts and
procedures but also the mathematical concepts students need to understand and the
mathematical processes they must learn to apply.
The principles underlying this curriculum are shared by educators dedicated to the success
of all students in learning mathematics. Those principles can be stated as follows:1
Curriculum expectations must be coherent, focused, and well-articulated across
the grades.
Learning mathematics involves the meaningful acquisition of concepts, skills, and
processes and the active involvement of students in building new knowledge from
prior knowledge and experience.
Learning tools such as manipulatives and technologies are important supports for
teaching and learning mathematics.
Effective teaching of mathematics requires that the teacher understand the mathe-
matical concepts, procedures, and processes that students need to learn, and use a
variety of instructional strategies to support meaningful learning.
Assessment and evaluation must support learning, recognizing that students learn
and demonstrate learning in various ways.
1. Adapted from Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, developed by the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (Reston, VA: NCTM, 2000).
and art. It is important that these links between disciplines be carefully explored, analysed,
and discussed to emphasize for students the pervasiveness of mathematical concepts and
mathematical thinking in all subject areas.
The choice of specific concepts and skills to be taught must take into consideration new
applications and new ways of doing mathematics. The development of sophisticated yet
easy-to-use calculators and computers is changing the role of procedure and technique in
mathematics. Operations that were an essential part of a procedures-focused curriculum
for decades can now be accomplished quickly and effectively using technology, so that
students can now solve problems that were previously too time-consuming to attempt,
and can focus on underlying concepts. In an effective mathematics program, students
learn in the presence of technology. Technology should influence the mathematics content
taught and how it is taught. Powerful assistive and enabling computer and handheld
technologies should be used seamlessly in teaching, learning, and assessment.2 This
curriculum integrates appropriate technologies into the learning and doing of mathe-
matics, while recognizing the continuing importance of students mastering essential
numeric and algebraic skills.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN MATHEMATICS PROGRAMS

Students
Students have many responsibilities with regard to their learning. Students who make
the effort required to succeed in school and who are able to apply themselves will soon
discover that there is a direct relationship between this effort and their achievement, and
will therefore be more motivated to work. There will be some students, however, who
will find it more difficult to take responsibility for their learning because of special chal-
lenges they face. The attention, patience, and encouragement of teachers and family can
be extremely important to these students success. However, taking responsibility for
their own progress and learning is an important part of education for all students,
regardless of their circumstances.
Mastery of concepts and skills in mathematics requires a sincere commitment to work

and study. Students are expected to develop strategies and processes that facilitate learn-
ing and understanding in mathematics. Students should also be encouraged to actively
pursue opportunities to apply their problem-solving skills outside the classroom and to
extend and enrich their understanding of mathematics.
Parents
Parents3 have an important role to play in supporting student learning. Studies show that
students perform better in school if their parents are involved in their education. By
becoming familiar with the curriculum, parents can find out what is being taught in the
courses their children are taking and what their children are expected to learn. This
awareness will enhance parents ability to discuss their childrens work with them, to
communicate with teachers, and to ask relevant questions about their childrens progress.
INTRODUCTION
2. Expert Panel on Student Success in Ontario, Leading Math Success: Mathematical Literacy, Grades 712 The Report of
the Expert Panel on Student Success in Ontario, 2004 (Toronto: Ontario Ministry of Education, 2004), p. 47. (Referred to
hereafter as Leading Math Success.)
3. The word parents is used throughout this document to stand for parent(s) and guardian(s).
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Knowledge of the expectations in the various courses also helps parents to interpret
teachers comments on student progress and to work with them to improve student
learning.
Effective ways for parents to support their childrens learning include attending parent-
teacher interviews, participating in parent workshops, becoming involved in school council
activities (including becoming a school council member), and encouraging their children
to complete their assignments at home.
The mathematics curriculum promotes lifelong learning. In addition to supporting regu-

lar school activities, parents can encourage their children to apply their problem-solving
skills to other disciplines and to real-world situations.
Teachers
Teachers and students have complementary responsibilities. Teachers are responsible for
developing appropriate instructional strategies to help students achieve the curriculum
expectations for their courses, as well as for developing appropriate methods for assess-
ing and evaluating student learning. Teachers also support students in developing the
reading, writing, and oral communication skills needed for success in their mathematics
courses. Teachers bring enthusiasm and varied teaching and assessment approaches to
the classroom, addressing different student needs and ensuring sound learning opportu-
nities for every student.
Recognizing that students need a solid conceptual foundation in mathematics in order to

further develop and apply their knowledge effectively, teachers endeavour to create a
classroom environment that engages students interest and helps them arrive at the
understanding of mathematics that is critical to further learning.
Using a variety of instructional, assessment, and evaluation strategies, teachers provide

numerous opportunities for students to develop skills of inquiry, problem solving, and
communication as they investigate and learn fundamental concepts. The activities offered
should enable students not only to make connections among these concepts throughout
the course but also to relate and apply them to relevant societal, environmental, and
economic contexts. Opportunities to relate knowledge and skills to these wider contexts
to the goals and concerns of the world in which they live will motivate students to learn
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 11 AND 12 | Mathematics
and to become lifelong learners.
Principals
The principal works in partnership with teachers and parents to ensure that each student
has access to the best possible educational experience. To support student learning, prin-
cipals ensure that the Ontario curriculum is being properly implemented in all classrooms
through the use of a variety of instructional approaches. They also ensure that appropriate
resources are made available for teachers and students. To enhance teaching and learning
in all subjects, including mathematics, principals promote learning teams and work with
teachers to facilitate participation in professional-development activities.
Principals are also responsible for ensuring that every student who has an Individual
Education Plan (IEP) is receiving the modifications and/or accommodations described
in his or her plan in other words, for ensuring that the IEP is properly developed,
implemented, and monitored.
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THE PROGRAM IN
MATHEMATICS
OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM
The senior mathematics courses build on the Grade 9 and 10 program, relying on the
same fundamental principles on which that program was based. Both are founded on the
premise that students learn mathematics most effectively when they build a thorough
understanding of mathematical concepts and procedures. Such understanding is achieved
when mathematical concepts and procedures are introduced through an investigative
approach and connected to students prior knowledge in meaningful ways. This curri-
culum is designed to help students prepare for university, college, or the workplace by
building a solid conceptual foundation in mathematics that will enable them to apply
their knowledge and skills in a variety of ways and further their learning successfully.
An important part of every course in the mathematics program is the process of inquiry,
in which students develop methods for exploring new problems or unfamiliar situations.
Knowing how to learn mathematics is the underlying expectation that every student in
every course needs to achieve. An important part of the inquiry process is that of taking
the conditions of a real-world situation and representing them in mathematical form. A
mathematical representation can take many different forms for example, it can be a
physical model, a diagram, a graph, a table of values, an equation, or a computer simula-
tion. It is important that students recognize various mathematical representations of
given relationships and that they become familiar with increasingly sophisticated repre-
sentations as they progress through secondary school.
The prevalence in todays society and classrooms of sophisticated yet easy-to-use calcu-
lators and computer software accounts in part for the inclusion of certain concepts and
skills in this curriculum. The curriculum has been designed to integrate appropriate
technologies into the learning and doing of mathematics, while equipping students with
the manipulation skills necessary to understand other aspects of the mathematics that
they are learning, to solve meaningful problems, and to continue to learn mathematics
with success in the future. Technology is not used to replace skill acquisition; rather, it
is treated as a learning tool that helps students explore concepts. Technology is required
when its use represents either the only way or the most effective way to achieve an
expectation.
Like the earlier curriculum experienced by students, the senior secondary curriculum
adopts a strong focus on the processes that best enable students to understand mathe-
matical concepts and learn related skills. Attention to the mathematical processes is
considered to be essential to a balanced mathematics program. The seven mathematical
processes identified in this curriculum are problem solving, reasoning and proving, reflecting,
selecting tools and computational strategies, connecting, representing, and communicating.
Each of the senior mathematics courses includes a set of expectations referred to in this
document as the mathematical process expectations that outline the knowledge and
skills involved in these essential processes. The mathematical processes apply to student
learning in all areas of a mathematics course.
A balanced mathematics program at the secondary level also includes the development of
algebraic skills. This curriculum has been designed to equip students with the algebraic
skills needed to solve meaningful problems, to understand the mathematical concepts
they are learning, and to successfully continue their study of mathematics in the future.
The algebraic skills required in each course have been carefully chosen to support the
topics included in the course. Calculators and other appropriate technologies will be used
when the primary purpose of a given activity is the development of concepts or the solv-
ing of problems, or when situations arise in which computation or symbolic manipulation
is of secondary importance.
Courses in Grade 11 and Grade 12

Four types of courses are offered in the senior mathematics program: university prepara-
tion, university/college preparation, college preparation, and workplace preparation. Students
choose course types on the basis of their interests, achievement, and postsecondary goals.
The course types are defined as follows:
University preparation courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and
skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for university programs.
University/college preparation courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge
and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for specific programs offered at
universities and colleges.
College preparation courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and
skills they need to meet the requirements for entrance to most college programs or for
admission to specific apprenticeship or other training programs.
Workplace preparation courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and
skills they need to meet the expectations of employers, if they plan to enter the workplace
directly after graduation, or the requirements for admission to many apprenticeship or

other training programs.
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Courses in Mathematics, Grades 11 and 12
Grade Course Name Course Type Course Code Prerequisite
11 Functions University MCR3U Grade 10 Principles of Mathematics, Academic
11 Functions and University/ MCF3M Grade 10 Principles of Mathematics, Academic,

Applications College or Grade 10 Foundations of Mathematics, Applied
11 Foundations College MBF3C Grade 10 Foundations of Mathematics, Applied

for College Mathematics
Mathematics
11 Mathematics Workplace MEL3E Grade 9 Principles of Mathematics, Academic, or

for Work and Grade 9 Foundations of Mathematics, Applied, or
Everyday Life a Grade 10 Mathematics LDCC (locally developed
compulsory credit) course
12 Advanced University MHF4U Grade 11 Functions, University

Functions
12 Calculus University MCV4U Grade 12 Advanced Functions, University, must be

and Vectors taken prior to or concurrently with Calculus and
Vectors.
12 Mathematics University MDM4U Grade 11 Functions, University, or Grade 11

of Data Functions and Applications, University/College
Management
12 Mathematics College MCT4C Grade 11 Functions and Applications,

for College University/College, or Grade 11 Functions,
Technology University
12 Foundations College MAP4C Grade 11 Foundations for College

for College Mathematics, College, or Grade 11 Functions
Mathematics and Applications, University/College
12 Mathematics Workplace MEL4E Grade 11 Mathematics for Work and Everyday

for Work and Life, Workplace
Everyday Life
Note: Each of the courses listed above is worth one credit.
THE PROGRAM IN MATHEMATICS
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Prerequisite Chart for Mathematics, Grades 912
This chart maps out all the courses in the discipline and shows the links between courses and the possible
prerequisites for them. It does not attempt to depict all possible movements from course to course.
Calculus and
Vectors
MCV4U
Grade 12
University
Note: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) must
be taken prior to or concurrently with
Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U).
Advanced
Functions
MHF4U
Grade 12
University
Mathematics of
Functions
Data Management
MCR3U
MDM4U
Grade 11
University Grade 12
Principles Principles
University
of Mathematics of Mathematics
MPM1D MPM2D
Grade 9 Grade 10
Academic Academic
Functions and Mathematics for

Applications College Technology
MCF3M MCT4C
T
Grade 11 Grade 12
University/College College
Foundations Foundations
of Mathematics of Mathematics
MFM1P MFM2P
Foundations for Foundations for
Grade 9 Grade 10
College College
Applied Applied
Mathematics Mathematics
MBF3C MAP4C
Grade 11 Grade 12
College College
Mathematics for Mathematics for

Work and Everyday Work and Everyday
Mathematics Mathematics
Life Life
LDCC LDCC
MEL3E MEL4E
Grade 9 Grade 10
Grade 11 Grade 12
Workplace Workplace
Notes:
T transfer course
LDCC locally developed compulsory credit course (LDCC courses are not outlined in this document.)
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Half-Credit Courses
The courses outlined in this document are designed to be offered as full-credit courses.
However, with the exception of the Grade 12 university preparation courses, they may also be
delivered as half-credit courses.
Half-credit courses, which require a minimum of fifty-five hours of scheduled instruct-

ional time, must adhere to the following conditions:
The two half-credit courses created from a full course must together contain all
of the expectations of the full course. The expectations for each half-credit course
must be divided in a manner that best enables students to achieve the required
knowledge and skills in the allotted time.
A course that is a prerequisite for another course in the secondary curriculum may
be offered as two half-credit courses, but students must successfully complete both
parts of the course to fulfil the prerequisite. (Students are not required to complete
both parts unless the course is a prerequisite for another course they wish to take.)
The title of each half-credit course must include the designation Part 1 or Part 2.
A half credit (0.5) will be recorded in the credit-value column of both the report
card and the Ontario Student Transcript.
Boards will ensure that all half-credit courses comply with the conditions described above,
and will report all half-credit courses to the ministry annually in the School October
Report.
CURRICULUM EXPECTATIONS
The expectations identified for each course describe the knowledge and skills that stu-
dents are expected to acquire, demonstrate, and apply in their class work, on tests, and in
various other activities on which their achievement is assessed and evaluated.
Two sets of expectations are listed for each strand, or broad curriculum area, of each course.
The overall expectations describe in general terms the knowledge and skills that stu-
dents are expected to demonstrate by the end of each course.
The specific expectations describe the expected knowledge and skills in greater
detail. The specific expectations are arranged under numbered subheadings that
relate to the overall expectations and that may serve as a guide for teachers as they
plan learning activities for their students. The specific expectations are also num-
bered to indicate the overall expectation to which they relate (e.g., specific expecta-
tion 3.2 is related to overall expectation 3 in a given strand). The organization of
expectations in subgroupings is not meant to imply that the expectations in any
subgroup are achieved independently of the expectations in the other subgroups.
The subheadings are used merely to help teachers focus on particular aspects of
knowledge and skills as they develop and use various lessons and learning acti-
vities with their students.
In addition to the expectations outlined within each strand, a list of seven mathematical
process expectations precedes the strands in all mathematics courses. These specific
expectations describe the knowledge and skills that constitute processes essential to the
effective study of mathematics. These processes apply to all areas of course content, and
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students proficiency in applying them must be developed in all strands of a mathematics
course. Teachers should ensure that students develop their ability to apply these processes
in appropriate ways as they work towards meeting the expectations outlined in the
strands.
When developing detailed courses of study from this document, teachers are expected to
weave together related expectations from different strands, as well as the relevant process
expectations, in order to create an overall program that integrates and balances concept
development, skill acquisition, the use of processes, and applications.
Many of the specific expectations are accompanied by examples and/or sample problems.
These examples and sample problems are meant to illustrate the kind of skill, the specific
area of learning, the depth of learning, and/or the level of complexity that the expectation
entails. Some examples and sample problems may also be used to emphasize the impor-
tance of diversity or multiple perspectives. The examples and sample problems are
intended only as suggestions for teachers. Teachers may incorporate the examples and
sample problems into their lessons, or they may choose other topics, approaches, or
problems that are relevant to the expectation.
COURSES AND STRANDS

The courses in the Grade 1112 mathematics curriculum are briefly described below, by
course type. The strands in each course are listed in the graphic provided in each section,
and their focus is discussed in the following text.
University Preparation Courses
Grade 12
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Grade 12
(MHF4U) CALCULUS AND VECTORS
A. Exponential and (MCV4U)
Logarithmic Functions A. Rate of Change
B. Trigonometric Functions B. Derivatives and Their
C. Polynomial and Rational Applications

Grade 11 Functions C. Geometry and Algebra of
FUNCTIONS (MCR3U) D. Characteristics of Vectors
Functions
A. Characteristics of
Functions
B. Exponential Functions Grade 12
C. Discrete Functions MATHEMATICS OF DATA
D. Trigonometric Functions MANAGEMENT (MDM4U)
A. Counting and Probability
B. Probability Distributions
C. Organization of Data for
Analysis
D. Statistical Analysis
E. Culminating Data
Management
Investigation
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The Grade 11 university preparation course, Functions, builds on the concepts and skills
developed in the Grade 9 and 10 academic mathematics courses. The course is designed
to prepare students for Grade 12 mathematics courses that lead to one of many university
programs, including science, engineering, social sciences, liberal arts, and education.
The concept of functions is introduced in the Characteristics of Functions strand of this
course and extended through the investigation of two new types of relationships in the
Exponential Functions and Trigonometric Functions strands. The Discrete Functions
strand allows students, through the study of different representations of sequences and
series, to revisit patterning and algebra concepts introduced in elementary school and
make connections to financial applications involving compound interest and ordinary
simple annuities.
The Grade 12 university preparation course Advanced Functions satisfies the mathe-
matical prerequisite for some universities in areas that include business, social science,
and health science programs. The strands in this course help students deepen their
understanding of functions by revisiting the exponential and trigonometric functions
introduced in Grade 11 to address related concepts such as radian measure and logarith-
mic functions and by extending prior knowledge of quadratic functions to explore poly-
nomial and rational functions. The Characteristics of Functions strand addresses some
of the general features of functions through the examination of rates of change and
methods of combining functions.
The Grade 12 university preparation course Calculus and Vectors is designed to prepare
students for university programs, such as science, engineering, and economics, that
include a calculus or linear algebra course in the first year. Calculus is introduced in the
Rate of Change strand by extending the numeric and graphical representation of rates of
change introduced in the Advanced Functions course to include more abstract algebraic
representations. The Derivatives and Their Applications strand provides students with
the opportunity to develop the algebraic and problem-solving skills needed to solve
problems associated with rates of change. Prior knowledge of geometry and trigonometry
is used in the Geometry and Algebra of Vectors strand to develop vector concepts that
can be used to solve interesting problems, including those arising from real-world
applications.
The Grade 12 university preparation course Mathematics of Data Management is

designed to satisfy the prerequisites for a number of university programs that may
include statistics courses, such as those found in the social sciences and the humanities.
The expectations in the strands of this course require students to apply mathematical
process skills developed in prerequisite courses, such as problem solving, reasoning, and
communication, to the study of probability and statistics. The Counting and Probability
strand extends the basic probability concepts learned in the elementary school program
and introduces counting techniques such as the use of permutations and combinations;
these techniques are applied to both counting and probability problems. The Probability
Distributions strand introduces the concept of probability distributions; these include the
normal distribution, which is important in the study of statistics. In the Organization of
Data for Analysis strand, students examine, use, and develop methods for organizing
large amounts of data, while in the Statistical Analysis strand, students investigate and
develop an understanding of powerful concepts used to analyse and interpret large
amounts of data. These concepts are developed with the use of technological tools such
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as spreadsheets and Fathom, a ministry-licensed dynamic statistical program. The
Culminating Data Management Investigation strand requires students to undertake
a culminating investigation dealing with a significant issue that will require the
application of the skills from the other strands of the course.
University/College Preparation and College Preparation Courses
Grade 11 Grade 12
FUNCTIONS AND MATHEMATICS FOR
APPLICATIONS (MCF3M) COLLEGE
A. Quadratic Functions TECHNOLOGY (MCT4C)
B. Exponential Functions A. Exponential Functions
C. Trigonometric Functions B. Polynomial Functions
C. Trigonometric Functions
D. Applications of Geometry
The Grade 11 university/college preparation course, Functions and Applications, provides

preparation for students who plan to pursue technology-related programs in college, while
also leaving the option open for some students to pursue postsecondary programs that
require the Grade 12 university preparation course Mathematics of Data Management.
The Functions and Applications course explores functions by revisiting key concepts from
the Grade 10 mathematics curriculum and by using a more applied approach with less
emphasis on abstract concepts than in the Grade 11 university preparation course,
Functions. The first strand, Quadratic Functions, extends knowledge and skills related
to quadratics for students who completed the Grade 10 applied mathematics course and
reviews this topic for students entering from the Grade 10 academic course. The strand
also introduces some of the properties of functions. The other two strands, Exponential
Functions and Trigonometric Functions, emphasize real-world applications and help
students develop the knowledge and skills needed to solve problems related to these
applications.
The Grade 12 college preparation course Mathematics for College Technology provides
excellent preparation for success in technology-related programs at the college level. It
extends the understanding of functions developed in the Grade 11 university/college

preparation course, Functions and Applications, using a more applied approach, and may
help students who decide to pursue certain university programs to prepare for the
Grade 12 university preparation course Advanced Functions. Exponential and trigono-
metric functions are revisited, developing algebraic skills needed to solve problems
involving exponential equations and extending the skills associated with graphical repre-
sentations of trigonometric functions. The Polynomial Functions strand extends to poly-
nomial functions concepts that connect graphs and equations of quadratic functions.
Finally, students apply geometric relationships to solve problems involving composite
shapes and figures and investigate the properties of circles and their applications.
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Grade 11 Grade 12
FOUNDATIONS FOR FOUNDATIONS FOR
COLLEGE COLLEGE
MATHEMATICS (MBF3C) MATHEMATICS (MAP4C)
A. Mathematical Models A. Mathematical Models
B. Personal Finance B. Personal Finance
C. Geometry and C. Geometry and
Trigonometry Trigonometry
D. Data Management D. Data Management
The Grade 11 college preparation course, Foundations for College Mathematics, includes
a blend of topics needed by students who plan to pursue one of a broad range of college
programs. The course has been designed with four strands that address different areas of
mathematics. The Mathematical Models strand uses the concepts connected to linear and
quadratic relations developed in the Grade 9 and 10 applied mathematics courses to
revisit quadratic relations and introduce exponential relations. The Personal Finance
strand focuses on compound interest and applications related to investing and borrowing
money and owning and operating a vehicle. Applications requiring spatial reasoning are
addressed in the Geometry and Trigonometry strand. The fourth strand, Data
Management, explores practical applications of one-variable statistics and probability.
The Grade 12 college preparation course Foundations for College Mathematics satisfies
the mathematical prerequisites for many college programs, including programs in busi-
ness, human services, hospitality and tourism, and some of the health sciences. The four
strands of this course focus on the same areas of mathematics addressed in the Grade 11
college preparation course, Foundations for College Mathematics. The Mathematical
Models strand extends the concepts and skills that related to exponential relations
introduced in Grade 11 and provides students with an opportunity to revisit all of the
relations they have studied in the secondary mathematics program by using a graphical
and algebraic approach. The Personal Finance strand focuses on annuities and mortgages,
renting or owning accommodation, and designing budgets. Problem solving in the
Geometry and Trigonometry strand reinforces the application of relationships associated
with a variety of shapes and figures. The fourth strand, Data Management, addresses
practical applications of two-variable statistics and examines applications of data
management.
Workplace Preparation Courses
Grade 11 Grade 12
MATHEMATICS FOR WORK MATHEMATICS FOR WORK
AND EVERYDAY LIFE AND EVERYDAY LIFE

(MEL3E) (MEL4E)
A. Earning and Purchasing A. Reasoning With Data
B. Saving, Investing, and B. Personal Finance
Borrowing C. Applications of
C. Transportation and Travel Measurement
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The Grade 11 workplace preparation course, Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life, is
designed to help students consolidate the basic knowledge and skills of mathematics used
in the workplace and in everyday life. This course is ideal for students who would like to
take the Grade 12 workplace preparation course before graduating from high school and
entering the workplace. The course also meets the needs of students who wish to fulfill
the senior mathematics graduation requirement but do not plan to take any further
courses in mathematics. All three strands, Earning and Purchasing; Saving, Investing,
and Borrowing; and Transportation and Travel, provide students with the opportunity
to use proportional reasoning to solve a variety of problems.
The Grade 12 workplace preparation course, Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life,
extends the knowledge and skills developed in Grade 11. The gathering, interpretation,
and display of one-variable data and the investigation of probability concepts are the main
components of the Reasoning With Data strand. Topics in the Personal Finance strand
address owning or renting accommodation, designing a budget, and filing an income tax
return. A variety of problems involving metric and imperial measurement are presented
in the Applications of Measurement strand. The expectations support the use of hands-on
projects and other experiences that make the mathematics more meaningful for students.
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THE MATHEMATICAL
PROCESSES
Presented at the start of every course in this curriculum document are seven mathematical
process expectations that describe a set of skills that support lifelong learning in mathe-
matics and that students need to develop on an ongoing basis, as they work to achieve
the expectations outlined within each course. In the 2000 mathematics curriculum, expec-
tations that addressed the mathematical processes were present within individual strands
to varying degrees. Here, the mathematical processes are highlighted in each course to
ensure that students are actively engaged in developing their skills to apply them
throughout the course, rather than only in specific strands.
The mathematical processes are as follows:

problem solving
reasoning and proving
reflecting
selecting tools and computational strategies
connecting
representing
communicating
Each course presents students with rich problem-solving experiences through a variety of
approaches, including investigation. These experiences provide students with opportuni-
ties to develop and apply the mathematical processes.
The mathematical processes are interconnected. Problem solving and communicating

have strong links to all the other processes. The problem-solving process can be thought
of as the motor that drives the development of the other processes. It allows students to
make conjectures and to reason as they pursue a solution or a new understanding.
Problem solving provides students with the opportunity to make connections to their
prior learning and to make decisions about the representations, tools, and computational
strategies needed to solve the problem. Teachers should encourage students to justify their
solutions, communicate them orally and in writing, and reflect on alternative solutions.
By seeing how others solve a problem, students can begin to think about their own
thinking (metacognition) and the thinking of others, and to consciously adjust their own
strategies in order to make their solutions as efficient and accurate as possible.
The mathematical processes cannot be separated from the knowledge and skills that stu-
dents acquire throughout the course. Students who problem solve, communicate, reason,
reflect, and so on, as they learn mathematics, will develop the knowledge, the under-
standing of concepts, and the skills required in the course in a more meaningful way.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Problem solving is central to learning mathematics. It forms the basis of effective mathe-
matics programs and should be the mainstay of mathematical instruction. It is considered
an essential process through which students are able to achieve the expectations in mathe-
matics, and is an integral part of the mathematics curriculum in Ontario, for the following
reasons. Problem solving:
helps students become more confident mathematicians;
allows students to use the knowledge they bring to school and helps them connect
mathematics with situations outside the classroom;
helps students develop mathematical understanding and gives meaning to skills
and concepts in all strands;
allows students to reason, communicate ideas, make connections, and apply
knowledge and skills;
offers excellent opportunities for assessing students understanding of concepts,
ability to solve problems, ability to apply concepts and procedures, and ability to
communicate ideas;
promotes collaborative sharing of ideas and strategies, and promotes talking about
mathematics;
helps students find enjoyment in mathematics;
increases opportunities for the use of critical-thinking skills (e.g., estimating,
classifying, assuming, recognizing relationships, hypothesizing, offering opinions
with reasons, evaluating results, and making judgements).
Not all mathematics instruction, however, can take place in a problem-solving context.
Certain aspects of mathematics must be explicitly taught. Conventions, including the use
of mathematical symbols and terms, are one such aspect, and they should be introduced
to students as needed, to enable them to use the symbolic language of mathematics.
Selecting Problem-Solving Strategies

Problem-solving strategies are methods that can be used to solve various types of problems.
Common problem-solving strategies include: making a model, picture, or diagram; look-
ing for a pattern; guessing and checking; making assumptions; creating an organized list;
making a table or chart; solving a simpler problem; working backwards; and using logical
reasoning.
Teachers who use problem solving as a focus of their mathematics teaching help students
develop and extend a repertoire of strategies and methods that they can apply when
solving various kinds of problems instructional problems, routine problems, and non-
routine problems. Students develop this repertoire over time, as their problem-solving
skills mature. By secondary school, students will have learned many problem-solving
strategies that they can flexibly use to investigate mathematical concepts or can apply
when faced with unfamiliar problem-solving situations.
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REASONING AND PROVING
Reasoning helps students make sense of mathematics. Classroom instruction in mathe-
matics should foster critical thinking that is, an organized, analytical, well-reasoned
approach to learning mathematical concepts and processes and to solving problems.
As students investigate and make conjectures about mathematical concepts and relation-
ships, they learn to employ inductive reasoning, making generalizations based on specific
findings from their investigations. Students also learn to use counter-examples to disprove
conjectures. Students can use deductive reasoning to assess the validity of conjectures and
to formulate proofs.
REFLECTING
Good problem-solvers regularly and consciously reflect on and monitor their own thought
processes. By doing so, they are able to recognize when the technique they are using is
not fruitful, and to make a conscious decision to switch to a different strategy, rethink the
problem, search for related content knowledge that may be helpful, and so forth. Students
problem-solving skills are enhanced when they reflect on alternative ways to perform a
task even if they have successfully completed it. Reflecting on the reasonableness of an
answer by considering the original question or problem is another way in which students
can improve their ability to make sense of problems.
SELECTING TOOLS AND COMPUTATIONAL STRATEGIES

The primary role of learning tools such as calculators, manipulatives, graphing technolo-
gies, computer algebra systems, dynamic geometry software, and dynamic statistical soft-
ware is to help students develop a deeper understanding of mathematics through the
use of a variety of tools and strategies. Students need to develop the ability to select the
appropriate learning tools and computational strategies to perform particular mathe-
matical tasks, to investigate mathematical ideas, and to solve problems.
Calculators, Computers, Communications Technology

Various types of technology are useful in learning and doing mathematics. Students can
use calculators and computers to extend their capacity to investigate and analyse mathe-
matical concepts and to reduce the time they might otherwise spend on purely mechani-
cal activities.
Technology helps students perform operations, make graphs, manipulate algebraic

expressions, and organize and display data that are lengthier or more complex than those
addressed in curriculum expectations suited to a paper-and-pencil approach. It can be
THE MATHEMATICAL PROCESSES
used to investigate number and graphing patterns, geometric relationships, and different
representations; to simulate situations; and to extend problem solving. Students also need
to recognize when it is appropriate to apply their mental computation, reasoning, and
estimation skills to predict results and check answers.
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Technologies must be seen as important problem-solving tools. Computers and calculators
are tools of mathematicians, and students should be given opportunities to select and
use the learning tools that may be helpful to them as they search for their own solutions
to problems.
It is important that teachers introduce the use of technology in ways that build students
confidence and contribute to their understanding of the concepts being investigated,
especially when students may not be familiar with the use of some of the technologies
suggested in the curriculum. Students use of technology should not be laborious or
restricted to inputting and learning algorithmic steps. For example, when using spread-
sheets and statistical software (e.g., Fathom), teachers could supply students with prepared
data sets, and when using dynamic geometry software (e.g., The Geometers Sketchpad),
pre-made sketches could be used to ensure that students focus on the important mathe-
matical relationships, and not just on the inputting of data or on the construction of the
sketch.
Whenever appropriate, students should be encouraged to select and use the communica-
tions technology that would best support and communicate their learning. Computer
software programs can help students collect, organize, and sort the data they gather, and
write, edit, and present reports on their findings. Students, working individually or in
groups, can use Internet websites to gain access to Statistics Canada, mathematics organ-
izations, and other valuable sources of mathematical information around the world.
Manipulatives
Although technologies are the most common learning tools used by students studying
senior level mathematics, students should still be encouraged, when appropriate, to select
and use concrete learning tools to make models of mathematical ideas. Students need to
understand that making their own models is a powerful means of building understand-
ing and explaining their thinking to others.
Representation of mathematical ideas using manipulatives 4 helps students to:

see patterns and relationships;
make connections between the concrete and the abstract;
test, revise, and confirm their reasoning;
remember how they solved a problem;

communicate their reasoning to others.
Computational Strategies
Problem solving often requires students to select an appropriate computational strategy
such as applying a standard algorithm, using technology, or applying strategies related to
mental computation and estimation. Developing the ability to perform mental computa-
tion and to estimate is an important aspect of student learning in mathematics. Knowing
when to apply such skills is equally important.
4. See the Instructional Approaches section, on page 30 of this document, for additional information about the use of
manipulatives in mathematics instruction.
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Mental computation involves calculations done in the mind, with little or no use of paper
and pencil. Students who have developed the ability to calculate mentally can select from
and use a variety of procedures that take advantage of their knowledge and understanding
of numbers, the operations, and their properties. Using knowledge of the distributive
property, for example, students can mentally compute 70% of 22 by first considering 70%
of 20 and then adding 70% of 2. Used effectively, mental computation can encourage
students to think more deeply about numbers and number relationships.
Knowing how to estimate and recognizing when it is useful to estimate and when it is
necessary to have an exact answer are important mathematical skills. Estimation is a
useful tool for judging the reasonableness of a solution and for guiding students in their
use of calculators. The ability to estimate depends on a well-developed sense of number
and an understanding of place value. It can be a complex skill that requires decomposing
numbers, compensating for errors, and perhaps even restructuring the problem. Estima-
tion should not be taught as an isolated skill or a set of isolated rules and techniques.
Recognizing calculations that are easy to perform and developing fluency in performing
basic operations contribute to successful estimation.
CONNECTING
Experiences that allow students to make more connections to see, for example, how
concepts and skills from one strand of mathematics are related to those from another or
how a mathematical concept can be applied in the real world will help them develop
deeper mathematical understanding. As they continue to make such connections, stu-
dents begin to see mathematics more as a study of relationships rather than a series of
isolated skills and concepts. Making connections not only deepens understanding, but
also helps students develop the ability to use learning from one area of mathematics to
understand another.
Making connections between the mathematics being studied and its applications in the
real world helps convince students of the usefulness and relevance of mathematics
beyond the classroom.
REPRESENTING
In the senior mathematics curriculum, representing mathematical ideas and modelling
situations generally involve concrete, numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations.
Pictorial, geometric representations as well as representations using dynamic software
can also be very helpful. Students should be able to recognize the connections between
representations, translate one representation into another, and use the different represen-
tations appropriately and as needed to solve problems. Knowing the different ways in
THE MATHEMATICAL PROCESSES
which a mathematical idea can be represented helps students develop a better under-
standing of mathematical concepts and relationships; communicate their thinking and
understanding; recognize connections among related mathematical concepts; and model
and interpret mathematical, physical, and social phenomena. When students are able to
represent concepts in various ways, they develop flexibility in their thinking about those
concepts. They are not inclined to perceive any single representation as the math; rather,
they understand that it is just one of many representations that help them understand
a concept.
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COMMUNICATING
Communication is the process of expressing mathematical ideas and understandings
orally, visually, and in writing, using numbers, symbols, pictures, graphs, diagrams, and
words. Providing effective explanations and using correct mathematical notation when
developing and presenting mathematical ideas and solutions are key aspects of effective
communication in mathematics. Students communicate for various purposes and for
different audiences, such as the teacher, a peer, a group of students, or the whole class.
Communication is an essential process in learning mathematics. Through communication,
students are able to reflect upon and clarify ideas, relationships, and mathematical
arguments.
Many opportunities exist for teachers to help students develop their ability to communi-
cate mathematically. For example, teachers can:
model proper use of symbols, vocabulary, and notations in oral and written form;
expect correct use of mathematical symbols and conventions in student work;
ensure that students are exposed to and use new mathematical vocabulary as it is
introduced (e.g., as they gather and interpret information; by providing opportuni-
ties to read, question, and discuss);
provide feedback to students on their use of terminology and conventions;
ask clarifying and extending questions and encourage students to ask themselves
similar kinds of questions;
ask students open-ended questions relating to specific topics or information;
model ways in which various kinds of questions can be answered.
Effective classroom communication requires a supportive and respectful environment

that makes all members of the class comfortable when they speak and when they ques-
tion, react to, and elaborate on the statements of their classmates and the teacher.
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ASSESSMENT
AND EVALUATION
OF STUDENT
ACHIEVEMENT
BASIC CONSIDERATIONS
The primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning.
Information gathered through assessment helps teachers to determine students strengths
and weaknesses in their achievement of the curriculum expectations in each course. This
information also serves to guide teachers in adapting curriculum and instructional
approaches to students needs and in assessing the overall effectiveness of programs
and classroom practices.
Assessment is the process of gathering information from a variety of sources (including

assignments, demonstrations, projects, performances, and tests) that accurately reflects
how well a student is achieving the curriculum expectations in a course. As part of
assessment, teachers provide students with descriptive feedback that guides their efforts
towards improvement. Evaluation refers to the process of judging the quality of student
work on the basis of established criteria, and assigning a value to represent that quality.
Assessment and evaluation will be based on the provincial curriculum expectations and
the achievement levels outlined in this document.
In order to ensure that assessment and evaluation are valid and reliable, and that they
lead to the improvement of student learning, teachers must use assessment and evalua-
tion strategies that:
address both what students learn and how well they learn;
are based both on the categories of knowledge and skills and on the achievement
level descriptions given in the achievement chart on pages 2829;
are varied in nature, administered over a period of time, and designed to provide
opportunities for students to demonstrate the full range of their learning;
are appropriate for the learning activities used, the purposes of instruction, and
the needs and experiences of the students;
are fair to all students;
accommodate students with special education needs, consistent with the strategies
outlined in their Individual Education Plan;
accommodate the needs of students who are learning the language of instruction
(English or French);
ensure that each student is given clear directions for improvement;
promote students ability to assess their own learning and to set specific goals;
include the use of samples that provide evidence of their achievement;
are communicated clearly to students and parents at the beginning of the course or
the school term and at other appropriate points throughout the school year.
All curriculum expectations must be accounted for in instruction, but evaluation focuses
on students achievement of the overall expectations. A students achievement of the
overall expectations is evaluated on the basis of his or her achievement of related specific
expectations (including the process expectations). The overall expectations are broad in
nature, and the specific expectations define the particular content or scope of the knowl-
edge and skills referred to in the overall expectations. Teachers will use their professional
judgement to determine which specific expectations should be used to evaluate achieve-
ment of the overall expectations, and which ones will be covered in instruction and
assessment (e.g., through direct observation) but not necessarily evaluated.
The characteristics given in the achievement chart (pages 2829) for level 3 represent the
provincial standard for achievement of the expectations in a course. A complete picture
of overall achievement at level 3 in a course in mathematics can be constructed by read-
ing from top to bottom in the shaded column of the achievement chart, headed 7079%
(Level 3). Parents of students achieving at level 3 can be confident that their children will
be prepared for work in subsequent courses.
Level 1 identifies achievement that falls much below the provincial standard, while still
reflecting a passing grade. Level 2 identifies achievement that approaches the standard.
Level 4 identifies achievement that surpasses the standard. It should be noted that
achievement at level 4 does not mean that the student has achieved expectations beyond
those specified for a particular course. It indicates that the student has achieved all or
almost all of the expectations for that course, and that he or she demonstrates the ability
to use the specified knowledge and skills in more sophisticated ways than a student
achieving at level 3.
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THE ACHIEVEMENT CHART FOR MATHEMATICS
The achievement chart for mathematics (see pages 2829) identifies four categories of
knowledge and skills. The achievement chart is a standard province-wide guide to be
used by teachers. It enables teachers to make judgements about student work that are
based on clear performance standards and on a body of evidence collected over time.
The purpose of the achievement chart is to:

provide a common framework that encompasses the curriculum expectations for all
courses outlined in this document;
guide the development of quality assessment tasks and tools (including rubrics);
help teachers to plan instruction for learning;
assist teachers in providing meaningful feedback to students;
provide various categories and criteria with which to assess and evaluate student
learning.
Categories of Knowledge and Skills

The categories, defined by clear criteria, represent four broad areas of knowledge and
skills within which the expectations for any given mathematics course are organized. The
four categories should be considered as interrelated, reflecting the wholeness and inter-
connectedness of learning.
The categories of knowledge and skills are described as follows:
Knowledge and Understanding. Subject-specific content acquired in each course (knowl-

edge), and the comprehension of its meaning and significance (understanding).
Thinking. The use of critical and creative thinking skills and/or processes,5 as follows:
planning skills (e.g., understanding the problem, making a plan for solving the
problem)
processing skills (e.g., carrying out a plan, looking back at the solution)
critical/creative thinking processes (e.g., inquiry, problem solving)
Communication. The conveying of meaning through various oral, written, and visual
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

forms (e.g., providing explanations of reasoning or justification of results orally or in
writing; communicating mathematical ideas and solutions in writing, using numbers
and algebraic symbols, and visually, using pictures, diagrams, charts, tables, graphs,
and concrete materials).
Application. The use of knowledge and skills to make connections within and between
various contexts.
Teachers will ensure that student work is assessed and/or evaluated in a balanced man-
ner with respect to the four categories, and that achievement of particular expectations is
considered within the appropriate categories.
5. See the footnote on page 28, pertaining to the mathematical processes.
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Criteria
Within each category in the achievement chart, criteria are provided that are subsets of
the knowledge and skills that define each category. For example, in Knowledge and
Understanding, the criteria are knowledge of content (e.g., facts, terms, procedural skills,
use of tools) and understanding of mathematical concepts. The criteria identify the
aspects of student performance that are assessed and/or evaluated, and serve as guides
to what to look for.
Descriptors
A descriptor indicates the characteristic of the students performance, with respect to a
particular criterion, on which assessment or evaluation is focused. In the achievement
chart, effectiveness is the descriptor used for each criterion in the Thinking, Communica-
tion, and Application categories. What constitutes effectiveness in any given performance
task will vary with the particular criterion being considered. Assessment of effectiveness
may therefore focus on a quality such as appropriateness, clarity, accuracy, precision, logic,
relevance, significance, fluency, flexibility, depth, or breadth, as appropriate for the parti-
cular criterion. For example, in the Thinking category, assessment of effectiveness might
focus on the degree of relevance or depth apparent in an analysis; in the Communication
category, on clarity of expression or logical organization of information and ideas; or in the
Application category, on appropriateness or breadth in the making of connections. Similarly,
in the Knowledge and Understanding category, assessment of knowledge might focus on
accuracy, and assessment of understanding might focus on the depth of an explanation.
Descriptors help teachers to focus their assessment and evaluation on specific knowledge
and skills for each category and criterion, and help students to better understand exactly
what is being assessed and evaluated.
Qualifiers
A specific qualifier is used to define each of the four levels of achievement that is,
limited for level 1, some for level 2, considerable for level 3, and a high degree or thorough
for level 4. A qualifier is used along with a descriptor to produce a description of perform-
ance at a particular level. For example, the description of a students performance at
level 3 with respect to the first criterion in the Thinking category would be: the student
uses planning skills with considerable effectiveness.
The descriptions of the levels of achievement given in the chart should be used to identify
the level at which the student has achieved the expectations. In all of their courses, students
should be provided with numerous and varied opportunities to demonstrate the full
extent of their achievement of the curriculum expectations, across all four categories of
knowledge and skills.
EVALUATION AND REPORTING OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Student achievement must be communicated formally to students and parents by means
of the Provincial Report Card, Grades 912. The report card provides a record of the
students achievement of the curriculum expectations in every course, at particular points
in the school year or semester, in the form of a percentage grade. The percentage grade
represents the quality of the students overall achievement of the expectations for the
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course and reflects the corresponding level of achievement as described in the achieve-
ment chart for the discipline.
A final grade is recorded for every course, and a credit is granted and recorded for every
course in which the students grade is 50% or higher. The final grade for each course in
Grades 912 will be determined as follows:
Seventy per cent of the grade will be based on evaluations conducted throughout
the course. This portion of the grade should reflect the students most consistent
level of achievement throughout the course, although special consideration should
be given to more recent evidence of achievement.
Thirty per cent of the grade will be based on a final evaluation in the form of an
examination, performance, essay, and/or other method of evaluation suitable to the
course content and administered towards the end of the course.
REPORTING ON DEMONSTRATED LEARNING SKILLS

The report card provides a record of the learning skills demonstrated by the student in
every course, in the following five categories: Works Independently, Teamwork, Organiza-
tion, Work Habits, and Initiative. The learning skills are evaluated using a four-point scale
(E-Excellent, G-Good, S-Satisfactory, N-Needs Improvement). The separate evaluation
and reporting of the learning skills in these five areas reflect their critical role in students
achievement of the curriculum expectations. To the extent possible, the evaluation of
learning skills, apart from any that may be included as part of a curriculum expectation
in a course, should not be considered in the determination of percentage grades.
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ACHIEVEMENT CHART: MATHEMATICS, GRADES 912
Categories 5059% 6069% 7079% 80100%
(Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (Level 4)
Knowledge and Understanding Subject-specific content acquired in each course (knowledge), and
the comprehension of its meaning and significance (understanding)
The student:
Knowledge of content demonstrates demonstrates demonstrates demonstrates

(e.g., facts, terms, procedural limited knowl- some knowledge considerable thorough knowl-
skills, use of tools) edge of content of content knowledge of edge of content
content
Understanding of demonstrates demonstrates demonstrates demonstrates

mathematical concepts limited under- some under- considerable thorough under-
standing of standing of understanding standing of
concepts concepts of concepts concepts
Thinking The use of critical and creative thinking skills and/or processes*
The student:
Use of planning skills uses planning uses planning uses planning uses planning
understanding the skills with limited skills with some skills with skills with a
problem (e.g., formulating effectiveness effectiveness considerable high degree of
and interpreting the effectiveness effectiveness
problem, making
conjectures)
making a plan for solving
the problem
Use of processing skills uses processing uses processing uses processing uses processing
carrying out a plan (e.g., skills with limited skills with some skills with skills with a
collecting data, question- effectiveness effectiveness considerable high degree of
ing, testing, revising, effectiveness effectiveness
modelling, solving, infer-
ring, forming conclusions)
looking back at the
solution (e.g., evaluating
reasonableness, making
convincing arguments,
reasoning, justifying,
proving, reflecting)
Use of critical/creative uses critical/ uses critical/ uses critical/ uses critical/
thinking processes creative thinking creative thinking creative thinking creative thinking
(e.g., problem solving, processes processes processes with processes with a
inquiry) with limited with some considerable high degree of
effectiveness effectiveness effectiveness effectiveness
* The processing skills and critical/creative thinking processes in the Thinking category include some but not all aspects of the mathematical
processes described on pages 1722 of this document. Some aspects of the mathematical processes relate to the other categories of the
achievement chart.
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Categories 5059% 6069% 7079% 80100%
(Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) (Level 4)
Communication The conveying of meaning through various forms
The student:
Expression and organiza- expresses and expresses and expresses and expresses and
tion of ideas and mathe- organizes mathe- organizes mathe- organizes mathe- organizes mathe-
matical thinking (e.g., matical thinking matical thinking matical thinking matical thinking
clarity of expression, logical with limited with some with considerable with a high
organization), using oral, effectiveness effectiveness effectiveness degree of effec-
visual, and written forms tiveness
(e.g., pictorial, graphic,
dynamic, numeric, algebraic
forms; concrete materials)
Communication for communicates for communicates for communicates for communicates for
different audiences different audiences different audiences different audiences different audiences
(e.g., peers, teachers) and and purposes and purposes and purposes and purposes
purposes (e.g., to present with limited effec- with some with considerable with a high
data, justify a solution, tiveness effectiveness effectiveness degree of
express a mathematical effectiveness
argument) in oral, visual,
and written forms
Use of conventions, uses conventions, uses conventions, uses conventions, uses conventions,
vocabulary, and termino- vocabulary, and vocabulary, and vocabulary, and vocabulary, and
logy of the discipline (e.g., terminology of terminology of terminology of terminology of
terms, symbols) in oral, the discipline the discipline the discipline the discipline with
visual, and written forms with limited with some with considerable a high degree of
effectiveness effectiveness effectiveness effectiveness
Application The use of knowledge and skills to make connections within and between various contexts
The student:
Application of knowledge applies knowledge applies knowledge applies knowledge applies knowledge
and skills in familiar con- and skills in familiar and skills in familiar and skills in familiar and skills in familiar
texts contexts with lim- contexts with some contexts with contexts with a
ited effectiveness effectiveness considerable high degree of

effectiveness effectiveness
Transfer of knowledge transfers knowl- transfers knowl- transfers knowl- transfers knowl-
and skills to new contexts edge and skills edge and skills edge and skills edge and skills
to new contexts to new contexts to new contexts to new contexts
with limited with some with considerable with a high degree
effectiveness effectiveness effectiveness of effectiveness
Making connections within makes connections makes connections makes connections makes connections
and between various con- within and between within and between within and between within and between
texts (e.g., connections various contexts various contexts various contexts various contexts
between concepts, represen- with limited with some with considerable with a high degree
tations, and forms within effectiveness effectiveness effectiveness of effectiveness
mathematics; connections
involving use of prior knowl-
edge and experience; con-
nections between mathe-
matics, other disciplines,
and the real world)
Note: A student whose achievement is below 50% at the end of a course will not obtain a credit for the course.
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SOME
CONSIDERATIONS FOR
PROGRAM PLANNING
IN MATHEMATICS
Teachers who are planning a program in mathematics must take into account considera-
tions in a number of important areas, including those discussed below.
INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHES
To make new learning more accessible to students, teachers build new learning upon the
knowledge and skills students have acquired in previous years in other words, they
help activate prior knowledge. It is important to assess where students are in their mathe-
matical growth and to bring them forward in their learning.
In order to apply their knowledge effectively and to continue to learn, students must have
a solid conceptual foundation in mathematics. Successful classroom practices engage
students in activities that require higher-order thinking, with an emphasis on problem
solving.6 Learning experienced in the primary, junior, and intermediate divisions should
have provided students with a good grounding in the investigative approach to learning
new mathematical concepts, including inquiry models of problem solving, and this
approach continues to be important in the senior mathematics program.
Students in a mathematics class typically demonstrate diversity in the ways they learn
best. It is important, therefore, that students have opportunities to learn in a variety of
ways individually, cooperatively, independently, with teacher direction, through invest-
igation involving hands-on experience, and through examples followed by practice. In
mathematics, students are required to learn concepts, acquire procedures and skills, and
apply processes with the aid of the instructional and learning strategies best suited to the
particular type of learning.
6. See the resource document Targeted Implementation & Planning Supports for Revised Mathematics (TIPS4RM):
Grade 7, 8, 9 Applied and 10 Applied (Toronto: Queens Printer for Ontario, 2005) for helpful information
about problem solving.
The approaches and strategies used in the classroom to help students meet the expecta-
tions of this curriculum will vary according to the object of the learning and the needs of
the students. For example, even at the secondary level, manipulatives can be important
tools for supporting the effective learning of mathematics. These concrete learning tools,
such as connecting cubes, measurement tools, algebra tiles, and number cubes, invite stu-
dents to explore and represent abstract mathematical ideas in varied, concrete, tactile, and
visually rich ways.7 Other representations, including graphical and algebraic representa-
tions, are also a valuable aid to teachers. By analysing students representations of mathe-
matical concepts and listening carefully to their reasoning, teachers can gain useful
insights into students thinking and provide supports to help enhance their thinking.
All learning, especially new learning, should be embedded in well-chosen contexts for
learning that is, contexts that are broad enough to allow students to investigate initial
understandings, identify and develop relevant supporting skills, and gain experience
with varied and interesting applications of the new knowledge. Such rich contexts for
learning open the door for students to see the big ideas of mathematics that is, the
major underlying principles or relationships that will enable and encourage students to
reason mathematically throughout their lives.
Promoting Positive Attitudes Towards Learning Mathematics

Students attitudes have a significant effect on how students approach problem solving
and how well they succeed in mathematics. Students who enjoy mathematics tend to
perform well in their mathematics course work and are more likely to enrol in the more
advanced mathematics courses.
Students develop positive attitudes when they are engaged in making mathematical
conjectures, when they experience breakthroughs as they solve problems, when they see
connections between important ideas, and when they observe an enthusiasm for mathe-
matics on the part of their teachers.8 With a positive attitude towards mathematics, stu-
dents are able to make more sense of the mathematics they are working on, and to view
themselves as effective learners of mathematics. They are also more likely to perceive
mathematics as both useful and worthwhile, and to develop the belief that steady effort
in learning mathematics pays off.
SOME CONSIDERATIONS FOR PROGRAM PLANNING IN MATHEMATICS

It is common for people to feel inadequate or anxious when they cannot solve problems
quickly and easily, or in the right way. To gain confidence, students need to recognize
that, for some mathematics problems, there may be several ways to arrive at a solution.
They also need to understand that problem solving of almost any kind often requires a
considerable expenditure of time and energy and a good deal of perseverance. To counter-
act the frustration they may feel when they are not making progress towards solving
a problem, they need to believe that they are capable of finding solutions. Teachers can
encourage students to develop a willingness to persist, to investigate, to reason, to explore
alternative solutions, to view challenges as opportunities to extend their learning, and to
take the risks necessary to become successful problem solvers. They can help students
develop confidence and reduce anxiety and frustration by providing them with problems
that are challenging but not beyond their ability to solve. Problems at a developmentally
appropriate level help students to learn while establishing a norm of perseverance for
successful problem solving.
7. A list of manipulatives appropriate for use in intermediate and senior mathematics classrooms is provided in
Leading Math Success, pp. 4849.
8. Leading Math Success, p. 42
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Collaborative learning enhances students understanding of mathematics. Working co-
operatively in groups reduces isolation and provides students with opportunities to share
ideas and communicate their thinking in a supportive environment as they work together
towards a common goal. Communication and the connections among ideas that emerge
as students interact with one another enhance the quality of student learning.9
PLANNING MATHEMATICS PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL

EDUCATION NEEDS
Classroom teachers are the key educators of students who have special education needs.
They have a responsibility to help all students learn, and they work collaboratively with
special education teachers, where appropriate, to achieve this goal. Special Education
Transformation: The Report of the Co-Chairs with the Recommendations of the Working Table
on Special Education, 2006 endorses a set of beliefs that should guide program planning
for students with special education needs in all disciplines. Those beliefs are as follows:
All students can succeed.
Universal design and differentiated instruction are effective and interconnected
means of meeting the learning or productivity needs of any group of students.
Successful instructional practices are founded on evidence-based research,
tempered by experience.
Classroom teachers are key educators for a students literacy and numeracy
development.
Each student has his or her own unique patterns of learning.
Classroom teachers need the support of the larger community to create a learning
environment that supports students with special education needs.
Fairness is not sameness.
In any given classroom, students may demonstrate a wide range of learning styles and
needs. Teachers plan programs that recognize this diversity and give students perform-
ance tasks that respect their particular abilities so that all students can derive the greatest
possible benefit from the teaching and learning process. The use of flexible groupings for
instruction and the provision of ongoing assessment are important elements of programs
that accommodate a diversity of learning needs.
In planning mathematics courses for students with special education needs, teachers
should begin by examining the current achievement level of the individual student, the
strengths and learning needs of the student, and the knowledge and skills that all stu-
dents are expected to demonstrate at the end of the course in order to determine which of
the following options is appropriate for the student:
no accommodations10 or modifications; or
accommodations only; or
modified expectations, with the possibility of accommodations; or
alternative expectations, which are not derived from the curriculum expectations
for a course and which constitute alternative programs and/or courses.
9. Leading Math Success, p. 42

10. Accommodations refers to individualized teaching and assessment strategies, human supports, and/or
32 individualized equipment.
If the student requires either accommodations or modified expectations, or both, the rel-
evant information, as described in the following paragraphs, must be recorded in his or
her Individual Education Plan (IEP). More detailed information about planning programs
for students with special education needs, including students who require alternative
programs and/or courses, can be found in The Individual Education Plan (IEP): A Resource
Guide, 2004 (referred to hereafter as the IEP Resource Guide, 2004). For a detailed discus-
sion of the ministrys requirements for IEPs, see Individual Education Plans: Standards for
Development, Program Planning, and Implementation, 2000 (referred to hereafter as IEP
Standards, 2000). (Both documents are available at http://www.edu.gov.on.ca.)
Students Requiring Accommodations Only

Some students are able, with certain accommodations, to participate in the regular course
curriculum and to demonstrate learning independently. Accommodations allow access to
the course without any changes to the knowledge and skills the student is expected to
demonstrate. The accommodations required to facilitate the students learning must be
identified in his or her IEP (see IEP Standards, 2000, page 11). A students IEP is likely to
reflect the same accommodations for many, or all, subjects or courses.
Providing accommodations to students with special education needs should be the first
option considered in program planning. Instruction based on principles of universal
design and differentiated instruction focuses on the provision of accommodations to meet
the diverse needs of learners.
There are three types of accommodations:

Instructional accommodations are changes in teaching strategies, including styles of
presentation, methods of organization, or use of technology and multimedia.
Environmental accommodations are changes that the student may require in the class-
room and/or school environment, such as preferential seating or special lighting.
Assessment accommodations are changes in assessment procedures that enable the
student to demonstrate his or her learning, such as allowing additional time to
complete tests or assignments or permitting oral responses to test questions (see
page 29 of the IEP Resource Guide, 2004, for more examples).

If a student requires accommodations only in mathematics courses, assessment and
evaluation of his or her achievement will be based on the appropriate course curriculum
expectations and the achievement levels outlined in this document. The IEP box on the
students Provincial Report Card will not be checked, and no information on the provi-
sion of accommodations will be included.
Students Requiring Modified Expectations

Some students will require modified expectations, which differ from the regular course
expectations. For most students, modified expectations will be based on the regular
course curriculum, with changes in the number and/or complexity of the expectations.
Modified expectations represent specific, realistic, observable, and measurable achieve-
ments and describe specific knowledge and/or skills that the student can demonstrate
independently, given the appropriate assessment accommodations.
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It is important to monitor, and to reflect clearly in the students IEP, the extent to which
expectations have been modified. As noted in Section 7.12 of the ministrys policy docu-
ment Ontario Secondary Schools, Grades 9 to 12: Program and Diploma Requirements, 1999,
the principal will determine whether achievement of the modified expectations consti-
tutes successful completion of the course, and will decide whether the student is eligible
to receive a credit for the course. This decision must be communicated to the parents and
the student.
When a student is expected to achieve most of the curriculum expectations for the course,
the modified expectations should identify how the required knowledge and skills differ from
those identified in the course expectations. When modifications are so extensive that achieve-
ment of the learning expectations (knowledge, skills, and performance tasks) is not likely
to result in a credit, the expectations should specify the precise requirements or tasks on
which the students performance will be evaluated and which will be used to generate the
course mark recorded on the Provincial Report Card.
Modified expectations indicate the knowledge and/or skills the student is expected to
demonstrate and have assessed in each reporting period (IEP Standards, 2000, pages 10
and 11). The students learning expectations must be reviewed in relation to the students
progress at least once every reporting period, and must be updated as necessary (IEP
Standards, 2000, page 11).
If a student requires modified expectations in mathematics courses, assessment and eval-

uation of his or her achievement will be based on the learning expectations identified in
the IEP and on the achievement levels outlined in this document. If some of the students
learning expectations for a course are modified but the student is working towards a
credit for the course, it is sufficient simply to check the IEP box on the Provincial Report
Card. If, however, the students learning expectations are modified to such an extent that
the principal deems that a credit will not be granted for the course, the IEP box must be
checked and the appropriate statement from the Guide to the Provincial Report Card,
Grades 912, 1999 (page 8) must be inserted. The teachers comments should include rel-
evant information on the students demonstrated learning of the modified expectations,
as well as next steps for the students learning in the course.
PROGRAM CONSIDERATIONS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Young people whose first language is not English enter Ontario secondary schools with
diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Some English language learners may have
experience of highly sophisticated educational systems, while others may have come
from regions where access to formal schooling was limited. All of these students bring a
rich array of background knowledge and experience to the classroom, and all teachers
must share in the responsibility for their English-language development.
Teachers of mathematics must incorporate appropriate adaptations and strategies for

instruction and assessment to facilitate the success of the English language learners in
their classrooms. These adaptations and strategies include:
modification of some or all of the course expectations so that they are challenging
but attainable for the learner at his or her present level of English proficiency, given
the necessary support from the teacher;
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use of a variety of instructional strategies (e.g., extensive use of visual cues, scaf-
folding, manipulatives, pictures, diagrams, graphic organizers; attention to clarity
of instructions);
modelling of preferred ways of working in mathematics; previewing of textbooks;
pre-teaching of key vocabulary; peer tutoring; strategic use of students first lan-
guages);
use of a variety of learning resources (e.g., visual material, simplified text, bilingual
dictionaries, materials that reflect cultural diversity);
use of assessment accommodations (e.g., granting of extra time; simplification of
language used in problems and instructions; use of oral interviews, learning logs,
portfolios, demonstrations, visual representations, and tasks requiring completion
of graphic organizers or cloze sentences instead of tasks that depend heavily on
proficiency in English).
When learning expectations in any course are modified for English language learners
(whether or not the students are enrolled in an ESL or ELD course), this must be clearly
indicated on the students report card.
Although the degree of program adaptation required will decrease over time, students
who are no longer receiving ESL or ELD support may still need some program adapta-
tions to be successful.
For further information on supporting English language learners, refer to The Ontario
Curriculum, Grades 9 to 12: English As a Second Language and English Literacy Development,
2007 and the resource guide Many Roots Many Voices: Supporting English Language
Learners in Every Classroom (Ministry of Education, 2005).
ANTIDISCRIMINATION EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICS

To ensure that all students in the province have an equal opportunity to achieve their full
potential, the curriculum must be free from bias, and all students must be provided with
a safe and secure environment, characterized by respect for others, that allows them to

participate fully and responsibly in the educational experience.
Learning activities and resources used to implement the curriculum should be inclusive
in nature, reflecting the range of experiences of students with varying backgrounds, abili-
ties, interests, and learning styles. They should enable students to become more sensitive
to the diverse cultures and perceptions of others, including Aboriginal peoples. By dis-
cussing aspects of the history of mathematics, teachers can help make students aware of
the various cultural groups that have contributed to the evolution of mathematics over
the centuries. Finally, students need to recognize that ordinary people use mathematics in
a variety of everyday contexts, both at work and in their daily lives.
Connecting mathematical ideas to real-world situations through learning activities can

enhance students appreciation of the role of mathematics in human affairs, in areas
including health, science, and the environment. Students can be made aware of the use of
mathematics in contexts such as sampling and surveying and the use of statistics to
analyse trends. Recognizing the importance of mathematics in such areas helps motivate
students to learn and also provides a foundation for informed, responsible citizenship.
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Teachers should have high expectations for all students. To achieve their mathematical
potential, however, different students may need different kinds of support. Some boys,
for example, may need additional support in developing their literacy skills in order to
complete mathematical tasks effectively. For some girls, additional encouragement to
envision themselves in careers involving mathematics may be beneficial. For example,
teachers might consider providing strong role models in the form of female guest speak-
ers who are mathematicians or who use mathematics in their careers.
LITERACY AND INQUIRY/RESEARCH SKILLS

Literacy skills can play an important role in student success in mathematics courses. Many
of the activities and tasks students undertake in mathematics courses involve the use of
written, oral, and visual communication skills. For example, students use language to
record their observations, to explain their reasoning when solving problems, to describe
their inquiries in both informal and formal contexts, and to justify their results in small-
group conversations, oral presentations, and written reports. The language of mathematics
includes special terminology. The study of mathematics consequently encourages students
to use language with greater care and precision and enhances their ability to communicate
effectively.
The Ministry of Education has facilitated the development of materials to support literacy
instruction across the curriculum. Helpful advice for integrating literacy instruction in
mathematics courses may be found in the following resource documents:
Think Literacy: Cross-Curricular Approaches, Grades 712, 2003

Think Literacy: Cross-Curricular Approaches, Grades 712 Mathematics: Subject-
Specific Examples, Grades 1012, 2005
In all courses in mathematics, students will develop their ability to ask questions and to
plan investigations to answer those questions and to solve related problems. Students
need to learn a variety of research methods and inquiry approaches in order to carry out
these investigations and to solve problems, and they need to be able to select the methods
that are most appropriate for a particular inquiry. Students learn how to locate relevant
information from a variety of sources, such as statistical databases, newspapers, and
reports. As they advance through the grades, students will be expected to use such
sources with increasing sophistication. They will also be expected to distinguish between
primary and secondary sources, to determine their validity and relevance, and to use
them in appropriate ways.
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THE ROLE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
IN MATHEMATICS
Information and communication technologies (ICT) provide a range of tools that can
significantly extend and enrich teachers instructional strategies and support students
learning in mathematics. Teachers can use ICT tools and resources both for whole-class
instruction and to design programs that meet diverse student needs. Technology can help
to reduce the time spent on routine mathematical tasks, allowing students to devote
more of their efforts to thinking and concept development. Useful ICT tools include
simulations, multimedia resources, databases, sites that give access to large amounts of
statistical data, and computer-assisted learning modules.
Applications such as databases, spreadsheets, dynamic geometry software, dynamic sta-

tistical software, graphing software, computer algebra systems (CAS), word-processing
software, and presentation software can be used to support various methods of inquiry
in mathematics. Technology also makes possible simulations of complex systems that
can be useful for problem-solving purposes or when field studies on a particular topic
are not feasible.
Information and communications technologies can be used in the classroom to connect

students to other schools, at home and abroad, and to bring the global community into
the local classroom.
Although the Internet is a powerful electronic learning tool, there are potential risks
attached to its use. All students must be made aware of issues of Internet privacy, safety,
and responsible use, as well as of the ways in which this technology is being abused
for example, when it is used to promote hatred.
Teachers, too, will find the various ICT tools useful in their teaching practice, both for
whole class instruction and for the design of curriculum units that contain varied
approaches to learning to meet diverse student needs.
CAREER EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICS

Teachers can promote students awareness of careers involving mathematics by exploring
applications of concepts and providing opportunities for career-related project work. Such
activities allow students the opportunity to investigate mathematics-related careers com-
patible with their interests, aspirations, and abilities.
Students should be made aware that mathematical literacy and problem solving are valu-
able assets in an ever-widening range of jobs and careers in todays society. The knowledge
and skills students acquire in mathematics courses are useful in fields such as science,
business, engineering, and computer studies; in the hospitality, recreation, and tourism
industries; and in the technical trades.
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THE ONTARIO SKILLS PASSPORT AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Teachers planning programs in mathematics need to be aware of the purpose and benefits
of the Ontario Skills Passport (OSP).The OSP is a bilingual web-based resource that enhances
the relevancy of classroom learning for students and strengthens school-work connections.
The OSP provides clear descriptions of Essential Skills such as Reading Text, Writing,
Computer Use, Measurement and Calculation, and Problem Solving and includes an
extensive database of occupation-specific workplace tasks that illustrate how workers
use these skills on the job. The Essential Skills are transferable, in that they are used in
virtually all occupations. The OSP also includes descriptions of important work habits,
such as working safely, being reliable, and providing excellent customer service. The OSP
is designed to help employers assess and record students demonstration of these skills
and work habits during their cooperative education placements. Students can use the
OSP to identify the skills and work habits they already have, plan further skill develop-
ment, and show employers what they can do.
The skills described in the OSP are the Essential Skills that the Government of Canada
and other national and international agencies have identified and validated, through
extensive research, as the skills needed for work, learning, and life. These Essential Skills
provide the foundation for learning all other skills and enable people to evolve with their
jobs and adapt to workplace change. For further information on the OSP and the Essential
Skills, visit: http://skills.edu.gov.on.ca.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND OTHER FORMS OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Cooperative education and other workplace experiences, such as job shadowing, field
trips, and work experience, enable students to apply the skills they have developed in the
classroom to real-life activities. Cooperative education and other workplace experiences
also help to broaden students knowledge of employment opportunities in a wide range
of fields, including science and technology, research in the social sciences and humanities,
and many forms of business administration. In addition, students develop their under-
standing of workplace practices, certifications, and the nature of employer-employee
relationships.
Cooperative education teachers can support students taking mathematics courses by

maintaining links with community-based businesses and organizations, and with colleges
and universities, to ensure students studying mathematics have access to hands-on experi-
ences that will reinforce the knowledge and skills they have gained in school. Teachers of
mathematics can support their students learning by providing opportunities for experi-
ential learning that will reinforce the knowledge and skills they have gained in school.
Health and safety issues must be addressed when learning involves cooperative educa-
tion and other workplace experiences. Teachers who provide support for students in
workplace learning placements need to assess placements for safety and ensure students
understand the importance of issues relating to health and safety in the workplace. Before
taking part in workplace learning experiences, students must acquire the knowledge and
skills needed for safe participation. Students must understand their rights to privacy and
confidentiality as outlined in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
They have the right to function in an environment free from abuse and harassment, and
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they need to be aware of harassment and abuse issues in establishing boundaries for their
own personal safety. They should be informed about school and community resources
and school policies and reporting procedures with regard to all forms of abuse and
harassment.
Policy/Program Memorandum No. 76A, Workplace Safety and Insurance Coverage for
Students in Work Education Programs (September 2000), outlines procedures for ensur-
ing the provision of Health and Safety Insurance Board coverage for students who are
at least 14 years of age and are on placements of more than one day. (A one-day job-
shadowing or job-twinning experience is treated as a field trip.) Teachers should also be
aware of the minimum age requirements outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety
Act for persons to be in or to be working in specific workplace settings.
All cooperative education and other workplace experiences will be provided in accordance
with the ministrys policy document entitled Cooperative Education and Other Forms of
Experiential Learning: Policies and Procedures for Ontario Secondary Schools, 2000.
PLANNING PROGRAM PATHWAYS AND PROGRAMS LEADING TO A SPECIALIST

HIGH-SKILLS MAJOR
Mathematics courses are well suited for inclusion in programs leading to a Specialist
High-Skills Major (SHSM) or in programs designed to provide pathways to particular
apprenticeship or workplace destinations. In an SHSM program, mathematics courses can
be bundled with other courses to provide the academic knowledge and skills important to
particular industry sectors and required for success in the workplace and postsecondary
education, including apprenticeship. Mathematics courses may also be combined with
cooperative education credits to provide the workplace experience required for SHSM
programs and for various program pathways to apprenticeship and workplace destina-
tions. (SHSM programs would also include sector-specific learning opportunities offered
by employers, skills-training centres, colleges, and community organizations.)
HEALTH AND SAFETY IN MATHEMATICS

Although health and safety issues are not normally associated with mathematics, they
may be important when learning involves fieldwork or investigations based on experi-
mentation. Out-of-school fieldwork can provide an exciting and authentic dimension to
students learning experiences. It also takes the teacher and students out of the predictable
classroom environment and into unfamiliar settings. Teachers must preview and plan
activities and expeditions carefully to protect students health and safety.
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COURSES
Functions, Grade 11
University Preparation MCR3U
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.
Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic
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MATHEMATICAL PROCESS EXPECTATIONS
The mathematical processes are to be integrated into student learning in all areas of this course.
Throughout this course, students will:
develop, select, apply, compare, and adapt a variety of problem-solving

Problem Solving strategies as they pose and solve problems and conduct investigations, to
help deepen their mathematical understanding;
develop and apply reasoning skills (e.g., use of inductive reasoning, deductive
Reasoning and reasoning, and counter-examples; construction of proofs) to make mathematical
Proving conjectures, assess conjectures, and justify conclusions, and plan and construct
organized mathematical arguments;
demonstrate that they are reflecting on and monitoring their thinking to

help clarify their understanding as they complete an investigation or solve a
Reflecting problem (e.g., by assessing the effectiveness of strategies and processes used,
by proposing alternative approaches, by judging the reasonableness of results,
by verifying solutions);
Selecting Tools and select and use a variety of concrete, visual, and electronic learning tools and
Computational appropriate computational strategies to investigate mathematical ideas and
Strategies to solve problems;
make connections among mathematical concepts and procedures, and relate

Connecting mathematical ideas to situations or phenomena drawn from other contexts
(e.g., other curriculum areas, daily life, current events, art and culture, sports);
create a variety of representations of mathematical ideas (e.g., numeric,

geometric, algebraic, graphical, pictorial representations; onscreen dynamic
Representing
representations), connect and compare them, and select and apply the
appropriate representations to solve problems;
communicate mathematical thinking orally, visually, and in writing, using precise

Communicating mathematical vocabulary and a variety of appropriate representations, and
observing mathematical conventions.
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A. CHARACTERISTICS OF FUNCTIONS
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
1.
Functions
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.
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
Sample problem: A quadratic function repre-
1. Representing Functions sents the relationship between the height
of a ball and the time elapsed since the ball
By the end of this course, students will: was thrown. What physical factors will MCR3U
1.1 explain the meaning of the term function, and restrict the domain and range of the quad-
distinguish a function from a relation that is ratic function?
not a function, through investigation of linear 1.4 relate the process of determining the inverse
and quadratic relations using a variety of repre- of a function to their understanding of
sentations (i.e., tables of values, mapping dia- reverse processes (e.g., applying inverse
grams, graphs, function machines, equations) operations)
and strategies (e.g., identifying a one-to-one
or many-to-one mapping; using the vertical- 1.5 determine the numeric or graphical represen-
line test) tation of the inverse of a linear or quadratic
function, given the numeric, graphical, or
Sample problem: Investigate, using numeric
algebraic representation of the function, and
and graphical representations, whether the
make connections, through investigation
relation x = y 2 is a function, and justify your
using a variety of tools (e.g., graphing tech-
reasoning.
nology, Mira, tracing paper), between the
1.2 represent linear and quadratic functions using graph of a function and the graph of its
function notation, given their equations, tables inverse (e.g., the graph of the inverse is the
of values, or graphs, and substitute into and reflection of the graph of the function in the
evaluate functions [e.g., evaluate f 1 , given line y = x)
()
2
f(x) = 2x 2 + 3x 1] Sample problem: Given a graph and a table of
values representing population over time,
1.3 explain the meanings of the terms domain
produce a table of values for the inverse and
and range, through investigation using numer-
graph the inverse on a new set of axes.
CHARACTERISTICS OF FUNCTIONS
ic, graphical, and algebraic representations of

the functions f(x) = x, f(x) = x 2, f(x) = x, 1.6 determine, through investigation, the relation-
1 ship between the domain and range of a func-
and f(x) = ; describe the domain and range of
x tion and the domain and range of the inverse
a function appropriately (e.g., for y = x 2 + 1,
relation, and determine whether or not the
the domain is the set of real numbers, and the
Sample problem: A quadratic function repre- inverse relation is a function
range is y 1); and explain any restrictions on
sents the relationship between the height
the domain and range in contexts arising from Sample problem: Given the graph of f(x) = x 2,
of a ball and the time elapsed since the ball
real-world applications graph the inverse relation. Compare the domain
was thrown. What physical factors will
and range of the function with the domain
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and range of the inverse relation, and investi-
gate connections to the domain and range of 2. Solving Problems Involving
Quadratic Functions
the functions g(x) = x and h(x) = x.
Preparation
University Preparation
1.7 determine, using function notation when By the end of this course, students will:
appropriate, the algebraic representation of
the inverse of a linear or quadratic function, 2.1 determine the number of zeros (i.e.,
given the algebraic representation of the x-intercepts) of a quadratic function, using
function [e.g., f(x) = (x 2)2 5], and make a variety of strategies (e.g., inspecting graphs;
connections, through investigation using a factoring; calculating the discriminant)
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variety of tools (e.g., graphing technology, Sample problem: Investigate, using graphing
Mira, tracing paper), between the algebraic technology and algebraic techniques, the
representations of a function and its inverse transformations that affect the number of
(e.g., the inverse of a linear function involves zeros for a given quadratic function.
applying the inverse operations in the reverse
order) 2.2 determine the maximum or minimum value
of a quadratic function whose equation is
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Sample problem: Given the equations of given in the form f(x) = ax 2 + bx + c, using
several linear functions, graph the functions an algebraic method (e.g., completing the
Grade
and their inverses, determine the equations square; factoring to determine the zeros and
of the inverses, and look for patterns that averaging the zeros)
connect the equation of each linear function
Sample problem: Explain how partially
with the equation of the inverse.
factoring f(x) = 3x 2 6x + 5 into the form
1.8 determine, through investigation using f(x) = 3x(x 2) + 5 helps you determine the
technology, the roles of the parameters minimum of the function.
a, k, d, and c in functions of the form
2.3 solve problems involving quadratic functions
y = af (k(x d)) + c, and describe these roles
arising from real-world applications and
in terms of transformations on the graphs
represented using function notation
of f(x) = x, f(x) = x 2 , f(x) = x, and
1 Sample problem: The profit, P(x), of a video
f(x) = (i.e., translations; reflections in the
x company, in thousands of dollars, is given by
axes; vertical and horizontal stretches and P(x) = 5x 2 + 550x 5000, where x is the
compressions to and from the x- and y-axes) amount spent on advertising, in thousands
of dollars. Determine the maximum profit
Sample problem: Investigate the graph
that the company can make, and the amounts
f(x) = 3(x d)2 + 5 for various values of d,
spent on advertising that will result in a
using technology, and describe the effects of
profit and that will result in a profit of at
changing d in terms of a transformation.
least $4 000 000.
1.9 sketch graphs of y = af (k(x d)) + c
2.4 determine, through investigation, the trans-
by applying one or more transformations

formational relationship among the family of
to the graphs of f(x) = x, f(x) = x 2 , f(x) = x, quadratic functions that have the same zeros,
1
and f(x) = , and state the domain and and determine the algebraic representation of
x
range of the transformed functions a quadratic function, given the real roots of
the corresponding quadratic equation and a
Sample problem: Transform the graph of f(x)
point on the function
to sketch g(x), and state the domain and
range of each function, for the following: Sample problem: Determine the equation of
1 the quadratic function that passes through
f(x) = x, g(x) = x 4; f(x) = ,
x (2, 5) if the roots of the corresponding
1
g(x) = . quadratic equation are 1 + 5 and 1 5.
x+1
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2.5 solve problems involving the intersection of 3.2 verify, through investigation with and
a linear function and a quadratic function without technology, that ab = a x b,
graphically and algebraically (e.g., determine a 0, b 0, and use this relationship to
the time when two identical cylindrical water simplify radicals (e.g., 24) and radical
tanks contain equal volumes of water, if one expressions obtained by adding, subtracting,
tank is being filled at a constant rate and the
and multiplying [e.g., (2 + 6)(3 12)]
other is being emptied through a hole in the
bottom) 3.3 simplify rational expressions by adding,
Sample problem: Determine, through investi- subtracting, multiplying, and dividing, and
Functions
gation, the equations of the lines that have a state the restrictions on the variable values
slope of 2 and that intersect the quadratic Sample problem: Simplify
function f(x) = x(6 x) once; twice; never. 2x 3
2
, and state the
4x + 6x 2x + 3
restrictions on the variable.
3. Determining Equivalent Algebraic
Expressions* 3.4 determine if two given algebraic expressions
are equivalent (i.e., by simplifying; by
By the end of this course, students will: substituting values)
Sample problem: Determine if the expressions
3.1 simplify polynomial expressions by adding,
2x 2 4x 6
subtracting, and multiplying and 8x2 2x(4x 1) 6 are
x+1
Sample problem: Write and simplify an equivalent.
expression for the volume of a cube with
edge length 2x + 1.
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*The knowledge and skills described in the expectations in this section are to be introduced as needed, and applied and
consolidated, as appropriate, in solving problems throughout the course.
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B. EXPONENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Preparation
1. evaluate powers with rational exponents, simplify expressions containing exponents, and describe
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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.
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Grade
1.4 determine, through investigation, and
1. Representing Exponential Functions describe key properties relating to domain
and range, intercepts, increasing/decreasing
By the end of this course, students will: intervals, and asymptotes (e.g., the domain
1.1 graph, with and without technology, an expo- is the set of real numbers; the range is the
nential relation, given its equation in the form set of positive real numbers; the function
y = a x (a > 0, a 1), define this relation as the either increases or decreases throughout its
function f(x) = ax , and explain why it is a domain) for exponential functions represented
function in a variety of ways [e.g., tables of values,
mapping diagrams, graphs, equations of the
1.2 determine, through investigation using a form f(x) = a x (a > 0, a 1), function
variety of tools (e.g., calculator, paper and machines]
pencil, graphing technology) and strategies
Sample problem: Graph f(x) = 2 x, g(x) = 3 x,
(e.g., patterning; finding values from a graph;
and h(x) = 0.5 x on the same set of axes. Make
interpreting the exponent laws), the value of
m comparisons between the graphs, and explain
a power with a rational exponent (i.e., x n , the relationship between the y-intercepts.
where x > 0 and m and n are integers)
Sample problem: The exponent laws suggest

1 1 2. Connecting Graphs and Equations
that 4 2 x 4 2 = 41. What value would you of Exponential Functions
1
assign to 42 ? What value would you assign
1
3
to 27 ? Explain your reasoning. Extend your By the end of this course, students will:
reasoning to make a generalization about the 2.1 distinguish exponential functions from linear
1
meaning of x n, where x > 0 and n is a natural and quadratic functions by making compar-
number. isons in a variety of ways (e.g., comparing
rates of change using finite differences in
1.3 simplify algebraic expressions containing tables of values; identifying a constant ratio in
integer and rational exponents [e.g., a table of values; inspecting graphs; compar-
1 1
( )
(x 3 ) x 2 , (x 6 y 3 ) 3 ], and evaluate numeric ing equations)
expressions containing integer and rational Sample problem: Explain in a variety of ways
exponents and rational bases how you can distinguish the exponential
1 function f(x) = 2 x from the quadratic function
[e.g., 2 3 , ( 6)3 , 4 2 , 1.01120 ] f(x) = x 2 and the linear function f(x) = 2x.
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2.2 determine, through investigation using tech- Sample problem: Collect data and graph the
nology, the roles of the parameters a, k, d, and cooling curve representing the relationship
c in functions of the form y = af (k(x d)) + c, between temperature and time for hot water
and describe these roles in terms of transfor- cooling in a porcelain mug. Predict the shape
mations on the graph of f(x) = ax (a > 0, a 1) of the cooling curve when hot water cools in
(i.e., translations; reflections in the axes; verti- an insulated mug. Test your prediction.
cal and horizontal stretches and compressions
to and from the x- and y-axes)
3.2 identify exponential functions, including
those that arise from real-world applications
Sample problem: Investigate the graph of
Functions
involving growth and decay (e.g., radioactive
f(x) = 3 x d 5 for various values of d, decay, population growth, cooling rates,
using technology, and describe the effects pressure in a leaking tire), given various
of changing d in terms of a transformation. representations (i.e., tables of values, graphs,
2.3 sketch graphs of y = af (k(x d)) + c by equations), and explain any restrictions that
applying one or more transformations the context places on the domain and range
to the graph of f(x) = ax (a > 0, a 1), (e.g., ambient temperature limits the range
and state the domain and range of the for a cooling curve)
transformed functions Sample problem: Using data from Statistics
Sample problem: Transform the graph of Canada, investigate to determine if there was
a period of time over which the increase in
f(x) = 3 x to sketch g(x) = 3 (x + 1) 2, and state
Canadas national debt could be modelled
the domain and range of each function.
using an exponential function.
2.4 determine, through investigation using techno-
3.3 solve problems using given graphs or
logy, that the equation of a given exponential
equations of exponential functions arising
function can be expressed using different bases MCR3U
from a variety of real-world applications
[e.g., f(x) = 9 x can be expressed as f(x) = 32x ],
(e.g., radioactive decay, population growth,
and explain the connections between the
height of a bouncing ball, compound interest)
equivalent forms in a variety of ways (e.g.,
by interpreting the graphs or by substituting
comparing graphs; using transformations;
values for the exponent into the equations
using the exponent laws)
Sample problem: The temperature of a
2.5 represent an exponential function with an cooling liquid over time can be modelled
equation, given its graph or its properties by the exponential function
x
Sample problem: Write two equations to rep- 1 30
resent the same exponential function with a
T(x) = 60 ( )
2
+ 20, where T(x) is the
y-intercept of 5 and an asymptote at y = 3. temperature, in degrees Celsius, and x is the
Investigate whether other exponential func- elapsed time, in minutes. Graph the function
tions have the same properties. Use transfor- and determine how long it takes for the tem-
mations to explain your observations. perature to reach 28C.
3. Solving Problems Involving

Exponential Functions
3.1 collect data that can be modelled as an expo-

nential function, through investigation with
and without technology, from primary sources,
using a variety of tools (e.g., concrete materials
EXPONENTIAL FUNCTIONS
such as number cubes, coins; measurement

tools such as electronic probes), or from
secondary sources (e.g., websites such as
Statistics Canada, E-STAT), and graph
the data
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C. DISCRETE FUNCTIONS
Preparation
1. demonstrate an understanding of recursive sequences, represent recursive sequences in a variety of

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ways, and make connections to Pascals 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.
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Grade
1 2 3
1. Representing Sequences f(n) = 2 n , or as tn = 2 n , or represent , , ,
2 3 4
4 5 6 1 1
By the end of this course, students will: , , , as t1 = ; tn = t n 1 + ,
5 6 7 2 n(n + 1)
n n
1.1 make connections between sequences and as f(n) = , or as tn = , where n
n+1 n+1
discrete functions, represent sequences using
is a natural number], and describe the infor-
function notation, and distinguish between a
mation that can be obtained by inspecting
discrete function and a continuous function
each representation (e.g., function notation
[e.g., f(x) = 2x, where the domain is the set of
or the formula for the nth term may show
natural numbers, is a discrete linear function
the type of function; a recursion formula
and its graph is a set of equally spaced points;
shows the relationship between terms)
f(x) = 2x, where the domain is the set of real
numbers, is a continuous linear function and Sample problem: Represent the sequence
its graph is a straight line] 0, 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, using a recursion
formula, function notation, and the formula
1.2 determine and describe (e.g., in words; using for the nth term. Explain why this sequence
flow charts) a recursive procedure for gen- can be described as a discrete quadratic
erating a sequence, given the initial terms function. Explore how to identify a sequence
(e.g., 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, ), and represent as a discrete quadratic function by inspecting
sequences as discrete functions in a variety the recursion formula.
of ways (e.g., tables of values, graphs)
1.5 determine, through investigation, recursive
1.3 connect the formula for the nth term of a patterns in the Fibonacci sequence, in related
sequence to the representation in function sequences, and in Pascals triangle, and
notation, and write terms of a sequence given represent the patterns in a variety of ways
one of these representations or a recursion (e.g., tables of values, algebraic notation)
formula
1.4 represent a sequence algebraically using a describe the relationship between Pascals
recursion formula, function notation, or the triangle and the expansion of binomials,
formula for the nth term [e.g., represent 2, 4, and apply the relationship to expand bino-
8, 16, 32, 64, as t1 = 2; tn = 2t n 1 , as mials raised to whole-number exponents
[e.g., (1 + x)4 , (2x 1)5 , (2x y)6 , (x2 + 1)5 ]
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2. Investigating Arithmetic and 3. Solving Problems Involving
Geometric Sequences and Series Financial Applications
By the end of this course, students will: By the end of this course, students will:
2.1 identify sequences as arithmetic, geometric, 3.1 make and describe connections between
or neither, given a numeric or algebraic simple interest, arithmetic sequences, and
representation linear growth, through investigation with
Functions
technology (e.g., use a spreadsheet or
2.2 determine the formula for the general
graphing calculator to make simple interest
term of an arithmetic sequence [i.e.,
calculations, determine first differences in
tn = a + (n 1)d ] or geometric sequence
the amounts over time, and graph amount
(i.e., tn = ar n 1), through investigation
versus time)
using a variety of tools (e.g., linking cubes,
algebra tiles, diagrams, calculators) and Sample problem: Describe an investment
strategies (e.g., patterning; connecting the that could be represented by the function
steps in a numerical example to the steps in f(x) = 500(1 + 0.05x).
the algebraic development), and apply the 3.2 make and describe connections between
formula to calculate any term in a sequence compound interest, geometric sequences,
2.3 determine the formula for the sum of an and exponential growth, through investiga-
arithmetic or geometric series, through inves- tion with technology (e.g., use a spreadsheet
tigation using a variety of tools (e.g., linking to make compound interest calculations,
cubes, algebra tiles, diagrams, calculators) determine finite differences in the amounts
and strategies (e.g., patterning; connecting over time, and graph amount versus time)
the steps in a numerical example to the steps MCR3U
Sample problem: Describe an investment
in the algebraic development), and apply that could be represented by the function
the formula to calculate the sum of a given f(x) = 500(1.05)x .
number of consecutive terms
3.3 solve problems, using a scientific calculator,
Sample problem: Given the following array
that involve the calculation of the amount,
built with grey and white connecting cubes,
A (also referred to as future value, FV ),
investigate how different ways of determin-
the principal, P (also referred to as
ing the total number of grey cubes can be
present value, PV ), or the interest rate
used to evaluate the sum of the arithmetic
per compounding period, i, using the
series 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5. Extend the series,
compound interest formula in the form
use patterning to make generalizations for
A = P(1 + i) n [or FV = PV(1 + i) n ]
finding the sum, and test the generalizations
for other arithmetic series. Sample problem: Two investments are
available, one at 6% compounded annually
and the other at 6% compounded monthly.
Investigate graphically the growth of each
investment, and determine the interest
earned from depositing $1000 in each
investment for 10 years.
3.4 determine, through investigation using

technology (e.g., scientific calculator, the
TVM Solver on a graphing calculator, online
tools), the number of compounding periods, n,
using the compound interest formula in the
form A = P(1 + i) n [or FV = PV(1 + i) n ];
describe strategies (e.g., guessing and check-
DISCRETE FUNCTIONS
2.4 solve problems involving arithmetic and geo-

metric sequences and series, including those ing; using the power of a power rule for
arising from real-world applications exponents; using graphs) for calculating this
number; and solve related problems
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3.5 explain the meaning of the term annuity, and Sample problem: Compare the amounts at
determine the relationships between ordinary age 65 that would result from making an
simple annuities (i.e., annuities in which pay- annual deposit of $1000 starting at age 20,
Preparation
ments are made at the end of each period, and or from making an annual deposit of $3000
compounding and payment periods are the starting at age 50, to an RRSP that earns 6%
same), geometric series, and exponential interest per annum, compounded annually.
growth, through investigation with techno- What is the total of the deposits in each
logy (e.g., use a spreadsheet to determine and situation?
graph the future value of an ordinary simple
annuity for varying numbers of compounding
3.7 solve problems, using technology (e.g., scien-
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tific calculator, spreadsheet, graphing calcula-

periods; investigate how the contributions of
tor), that involve the amount, the present
each payment to the future value of an ordi-
value, and the regular payment of an ordinary
nary simple annuity are related to the terms
simple annuity (e.g., calculate the total
of a geometric series)
interest paid over the life of a loan, using a
3.6 determine, through investigation using spreadsheet, and compare the total interest
technology (e.g., the TVM Solver on a graph- with the original principal of the loan)
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ing calculator, online tools), the effects of

changing the conditions (i.e., the payments,
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the frequency of the payments, the interest

rate, the compounding period) of ordinary
simple annuities (e.g., long-term savings
plans, loans)
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D. TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS
Mathematics for
1.
Functions
determine the values of the trigonometric ratios for angles less than 360; prove simple trigonometric
Work and Everyday Life

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,
Sample problem: Prove that

1. Determining and Applying
1 cos 2 x = sinxcosx tanx.
Trigonometric Ratios
1.6 pose problems involving right MCR3U
By the end of this course, students will: triangles and oblique triangles in two-
1.1 determine the exact values of the sine, cosine, dimensional settings, and solve these and
and tangent of the special angles: 0, 30, 45, other such problems using the primary
60, and 90 trigonometric ratios, the cosine law, and
the sine law (including the ambiguous case)
1.2 determine the values of the sine, cosine, and
tangent of angles from 0 to 360, through 1.7 pose problems involving right triangles and
investigation using a variety of tools (e.g., oblique triangles in three-dimensional set-
dynamic geometry software, graphing tools) tings, and solve these and other such pro-
and strategies (e.g., applying the unit circle; blems using the primary trigonometric ratios,
examining angles related to special angles) the cosine law, and the sine law
Sample problem: Explain how a surveyor
1.3 determine the measures of two angles from
could find the height of a vertical cliff that
0 to 360 for which the value of a given
is on the other side of a raging river, using
trigonometric ratio is the same
a measuring tape, a theodolite, and some
1.4 define the secant, cosecant, and cotangent trigonometry. Determine what the surveyor
ratios for angles in a right triangle in might measure, and use hypothetical values
terms of the sides of the triangle (e.g., for these data to calculate the height of the
hypotenuse cliff.
sec A = ), and relate these ratios
adjacent
to the cosine, sine, and tangent ratios (e.g.,
1 2. Connecting Graphs and Equations
sec A = ) of Sinusoidal Functions
cos A
TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS
1.5 prove simple trigonometric identities, using

the Pythagorean identity sin 2 x + cos 2 x = 1; By the end of this course, students will:
sin x
the quotient identity tanx = cosx ; and 2.1 describe key properties (e.g., cycle, amplitude,
1 period) of periodic functions arising from
the reciprocal identities sec x = , real-world applications (e.g., natural gas
cosx
1 1 consumption in Ontario, tides in the Bay
cscx = , and cotx =
sinx tanx of Fundy), given a numeric or graphical
representation
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2.2 predict, by extrapolating, the future behaviour 2.8 represent a sinusoidal function with an
of a relationship modelled using a numeric or equation, given its graph or its properties
graphical representation of a periodic function
Preparation
Sample problem: A sinusoidal function has an

(e.g., predicting hours of daylight on a particu-

amplitude of 2 units, a period of 180, and a
lar date from previous measurements; predict-
maximum at (0, 3). Represent the function with
ing natural gas consumption in Ontario from
an equation in two different ways.
previous consumption)
2.3 make connections between the sine ratio and

the sine function and between the cosine ratio 3. Solving Problems Involving
Sinusoidal Functions
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and the cosine function by graphing the

relationship between angles from 0 to 360
and the corresponding sine ratios or cosine By the end of this course, students will:
ratios, with or without technology (e.g., by
3.1 collect data that can be modelled as a sinu-
generating a table of values using a calculator;
soidal function (e.g., voltage in an AC circuit,
by unwrapping the unit circle), defining this
sound waves), through investigation with
relationship as the function f(x) = sinx or
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and without technology, from primary

f(x) = cosx, and explaining why the relation-
sources, using a variety of tools (e.g., concrete
ship is a function
Grade
materials, measurement tools such as motion

2.4 sketch the graphs of f(x) = sinx and sensors), or from secondary sources (e.g.,
f(x) = cosx for angle measures expressed websites such as Statistics Canada, E-STAT),
in degrees, and determine and describe and graph the data
their key properties (i.e., cycle, domain, range,
Sample problem: Measure and record
intercepts, amplitude, period, maximum
distancetime data for a swinging pendulum,
and minimum values, increasing/decreasing
using a motion sensor or other measurement
intervals)
tools, and graph the data.
2.5 determine, through investigation using tech- 3.2 identify periodic and sinusoidal functions,
nology, the roles of the parameters a, k, d, and
including those that arise from real-world
c in functions of the form y = af(k(x d)) + c,
applications involving periodic phenomena,
where f(x) = sinx or f(x) = cosx with angles
given various representations (i.e., tables of
expressed in degrees, and describe these roles
values, graphs, equations), and explain any
in terms of transformations on the graphs of
restrictions that the context places on the
f(x) = sinx and f(x) = cosx (i.e., translations;
domain and range
reflections in the axes; vertical and horizontal
stretches and compressions to and from the Sample problem: Using data from Statistics
x- and y-axes) Canada, investigate to determine if there was
a period of time over which changes in the
population of Canadians aged 2024 could be
f(x) = 2sin(x d) + 10 for various values of d,
modelled using a sinusoidal function.

changing d in terms of a transformation. 3.3 determine, through investigation, how sinu-
soidal functions can be used to model periodic
2.6 determine the amplitude, period, phase phenomena that do not involve angles
shift, domain, and range of sinusoidal
functions whose equations are given in Sample problem: Investigate, using graphing
the form f(x) = asin(k(x d)) + c or technology in degree mode, and explain how
f(x) = acos(k(x d)) + c the function h(t) = 5sin(30(t + 3)) approxi-
mately models the relationship between the
2.7 sketch graphs of y = af(k(x d)) + c by height and the time of day for a tide with an
applying one or more transformations to the amplitude of 5 m, if high tide is at midnight.
graphs of f(x) = sinx and f(x) = cosx, and state
the domain and range of the transformed 3.4 predict the effects on a mathematical model
functions (i.e., graph, equation) of an application
involving periodic phenomena when the
Sample problem: Transform the graph of
conditions in the application are varied
f(x) = cos x to sketch g(x) = 3cos2x 1, and
(e.g., varying the conditions, such as speed
state the domain and range of each function.
and direction, when walking in a circle in
front of a motion sensor)
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Sample problem: The relationship between Sample problem: The height above the
Mathematics for
the height above the ground of a person rid- ground of a rider on a Ferris wheel can be
ing a Ferris wheel and time can be modelled modelled by the sinusoidal function
using a sinusoidal function. Describe the h(t) = 25 sin(3(t 30)) + 27, where h(t) is
effect on this function if the platform from the height, in metres, and t is the time, in
which the person enters the ride is raised by seconds. Graph the function, using graphing
1 m and if the Ferris wheel turns twice as fast. technology in degree mode, and determine
the maximum and minimum heights of the
3.5 pose problems based on applications involving rider, the height after 30 s, and the time
Functions
a sinusoidal function, and solve these and
required to complete one revolution.
Work and Everyday Life

other such problems by using a given graph
or a graph generated with technology from
a table of values or from its equation
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Functions and Applications,
Grade 11
University/College Preparation MCF3M
This course introduces basic features of the function by extending students experiences
with quadratic relations. It focuses on quadratic, trigonometric, and exponential functions
and their use in modelling real-world situations. Students will represent functions
numerically, graphically, and algebraically; simplify expressions; solve equations; and
solve problems relating to applications. Students will reason mathematically and
communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic, or Foundations of

Mathematics, Grade 10, Applied
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Representing

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A. QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS
Functions and Applications

1. expand and simplify quadratic expressions, solve quadratic equations, and relate the roots of a
quadratic equation to the corresponding graph;
2. demonstrate an understanding of functions, and make connections between the numeric, graphical,
and algebraic representations of quadratic functions;
3. solve problems involving quadratic functions, including problems arising from real-world applications.
Sample problem: The profit, P, of a video
1. Solving Quadratic Equations company, in thousands of dollars, is given
by P = 5x 2 + 550x 5000, where x is the
By the end of this course, students will: amount spent on advertising, in thousands of
dollars. Determine, by factoring and by
MCF3M
1.1 pose problems involving quadratic relations
arising from real-world applications and graphing, the amount spent on advertising
represented by tables of values and graphs, that will result in a profit of $0. Describe the
and solve these and other such problems (e.g., connection between the two strategies.
From the graph of the height of a ball versus 1.6 explore the algebraic development of the
time, can you tell me how high the ball was quadratic formula (e.g., given the algebraic
thrown and the time when it hit the ground?) development, connect the steps to a numeric
1.2 represent situations (e.g., the area of a picture example; follow a demonstration of the
frame of variable width) using quadratic algebraic development, with technology,
expressions in one variable, and expand such as computer algebra systems, or without
and simplify quadratic expressions in one technology [student reproduction of the
variable [e.g., 2x(x + 4) (x + 3)2 ]* development of the general case is not
required]), and apply the formula to solve
1.3 factor quadratic expressions in one variable, quadratic equations, using technology
including those for which a 1 (e.g.,
3x 2 + 13x 10), differences of squares 1.7 relate the real roots of a quadratic equation to
(e.g., 4x 2 25), and perfect square trinomials the x-intercepts of the corresponding graph,
(e.g., 9x 2 + 24x + 16), by selecting and and connect the number of real roots to the
applying an appropriate strategy* value of the discriminant (e.g., there are no
real roots and no x-intercepts if b2 4ac < 0)
Sample problem: Factor 2x2 12x + 10.
1.8 determine the real roots of a variety of quad-
1.4 solve quadratic equations by selecting and ratic equations (e.g., 100x 2 = 115x + 35), and
applying a factoring strategy describe the advantages and disadvantages of
1.5 determine, through investigation, and describe each strategy (i.e., graphing; factoring; using
the quadratic formula)
QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS
the connection between the factors used

in solving a quadratic equation and the Sample problem: Generate 10 quadratic equa-
x-intercepts of the graph of the corresponding tions by randomly selecting integer values
quadratic relation for a, b, and c in ax 2 + bx + c = 0. Solve the
*The knowledge and skills described in this expectation may initially require the use of a variety of learning tools (e.g., computer
algebra systems, algebra tiles, grid paper).
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Preparation
equations using the quadratic formula. How reflections in the x-axis; vertical stretches and
University/College Preparation
many of the equations could you solve by compressions to and from the x-axis)
factoring?
f(x) = 3(x h)2 + 5 for various values
of h, using technology, and describe the
2. Connecting Graphs and Equations
effects of changing h in terms of a
of Quadratic Functions
transformation.
11,University/College
By the end of this course, students will: 2.6 sketch graphs of g(x) = a(x h)2 + k by
applying one or more transformations to
2.1 explain the meaning of the term function, and the graph of f(x) = x 2
distinguish a function from a relation that is
not a function, through investigation of linear Sample problem: Transform the graph of
and quadratic relations using a variety of f(x) = x 2 to sketch the graphs of g(x) = x 2 4
representations (i.e., tables of values, mapping and h(x) = 2(x + 1)2 .
diagrams, graphs, function machines, equa-
tions) and strategies (e.g., using the vertical-
2.7 express the equation of a quadratic function
in the standard form f(x) = ax 2 + bx + c, given
line test)
the vertex form f(x) = a(x h)2 + k, and verify,
Sample problem: Investigate, using numeric using graphing technology, that these forms
Grade11,
and graphical representations, whether the are equivalent representations

relation x = y 2 is a function, and justify
Sample problem: Given the vertex form
Grade
your reasoning.
f(x) = 3(x 1)2 + 4, express the equation in
2.2 substitute into and evaluate linear and standard form. Use technology to compare
quadratic functions represented using the graphs of these two forms of the equation.
1
function notation [e.g., evaluate f
2()
, given 2.8 express the equation of a quadratic function
f(x) = 2x 2 + 3x 1], including functions in the vertex form f(x) = a(x h)2 + k, given
arising from real-world applications the standard form f(x) = ax 2 + bx + c, by
Sample problem: The relationship between completing the square (e.g., using algebra
the selling price of a sleeping bag, s dollars, tiles or diagrams; algebraically), including
and the revenue at that selling price, b
cases where is a simple rational number
a
r(s) dollars, is represented by the function
(e.g., 1 , 0.75), and verify, using graphing
r (s) = 10s 2 + 1500s. Evaluate, interpret, and 2
compare r (29.95), r (60.00), r (75.00), r(90.00), technology, that these forms are equivalent
and r (130.00). representations
2.3 explain the meanings of the terms domain and 2.9 sketch graphs of quadratic functions in the
range, through investigation using numeric, factored form f(x) = a(x r )(x s) by using
graphical, and algebraic representations of lin- the x-intercepts to determine the vertex
ear and quadratic functions, and describe the 2.10 describe the information (e.g., maximum,
domain and range of a function appropriately intercepts) that can be obtained by inspecting
(e.g., for y = x 2 + 1, the domain is the set of the standard form f(x) = ax 2 + bx + c, the
real numbers, and the range is y 1) vertex form f(x) = a(x h)2 + k, and the
2.4 explain any restrictions on the domain and factored form f(x) = a(x r)(x s) of a
the range of a quadratic function in contexts quadratic function
arising from real-world applications 2.11 sketch the graph of a quadratic function
Sample problem: A quadratic function repre- whose equation is given in the standard
sents the relationship between the height of a form f(x) = ax 2 + bx + c by using a suitable
ball and the time elapsed since the ball was strategy (e.g., completing the square and
thrown. What physical factors will restrict the finding the vertex; factoring, if possible, to
domain and range of the quadratic function? locate the x-intercepts), and identify the key
features of the graph (e.g., the vertex, the
2.5 determine, through investigation using x- and y-intercepts, the equation of the axis
technology, the roles of a, h, and k in quadratic of symmetry, the intervals where the function
functions of the form f(x) = a(x h)2 + k, and is positive or negative, the intervals where
describe these roles in terms of transforma- the function is increasing or decreasing)
tions on the graph of f(x) = x 2 (i.e., translations;
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3. Solving Problems Involving 3.3 solve problems arising from real-world appli-
cations, given the algebraic representation of a
Quadratic Functions
quadratic function (e.g., given the equation of
a quadratic function representing the height

of a ball over elapsed time, answer questions
3.1 collect data that can be modelled as a quad- that involve the maximum height of the ball,
ratic function, through investigation with and the length of time needed for the ball to touch
without technology, from primary sources, the ground, and the time interval when the
using a variety of tools (e.g., concrete materi- ball is higher than a given measurement)
als; measurement tools such as measuring Sample problem: In the following DC electri-
tapes, electronic probes, motion sensors), or cal circuit, the relationship between the
from secondary sources (e.g., websites such power used by a device, P (in watts, W), the
as Statistics Canada, E-STAT), and graph electric potential difference (voltage), V (in
the data volts, V), the current, I (in amperes, A), and
Sample problem: When a 3 x 3 x 3 cube made the resistance, R (in ohms, ), is represented
up of 1 x 1 x 1 cubes is dipped into red paint, by the formula P = IV I 2 R. Represent
6 of the smaller cubes will have 1 face paint- graphically and algebraically the relationship
ed. Investigate the number of smaller cubes between the power and the current when the
with 1 face painted as a function of the edge electric potential difference is 24 V and the
length of the larger cube, and graph the resistance is 1.5 . Determine the current
function. needed in order for the device to use the
maximum amount of power.
3.2 determine, through investigation using a vari-
ety of strategies (e.g., applying properties of R
quadratic functions such as the x-intercepts MCF3M
and the vertex; using transformations), the
equation of the quadratic function that best
models a suitable data set graphed on a I
V
scatter plot, and compare this equation to the
equation of a curve of best fit generated with
technology (e.g., graphing software, graphing Device
calculator)
QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS
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B. EXPONENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Preparation
1. simplify and evaluate numerical expressions involving exponents, and make connections between
the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of exponential functions;
2. identify and represent exponential functions, and solve problems involving exponential functions,
including problems arising from real-world applications;
3. demonstrate an understanding of compound interest and annuities, and solve related problems.
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and asymptotes (e.g., the domain is the set of

Grade
1. Connecting Graphs and Equations real numbers; the range is the set of positive
of Exponential Functions real numbers; the function either increases
or decreases throughout its domain) for
By the end of this course, students will: exponential functions represented in a
variety of ways [e.g., tables of values, mapping
1.1 determine, through investigation using a
diagrams, graphs, equations of the form
variety of tools (e.g., calculator, paper and
f(x) = a x (a > 0, a 1), function machines]
pencil, graphing technology) and strategies
(e.g., patterning; finding values from a graph; Sample problem: Graph f(x) = 2 x , g(x) = 3 x ,
interpreting the exponent laws), the value and h(x) = 0.5 x on the same set of axes.
m
of a power with a rational exponent (i.e., x n , Make comparisons between the graphs,
where x > 0 and m and n are integers) and explain the relationship between the
y-intercepts.
1 1
1.5 determine, through investigation (e.g., by
that 4 2 x 4 2 = 41. What value would you patterning with and without a calculator),
1
assign to 42 ? What value would you assign the exponent rules for multiplying and
1
to 27 3 ? Explain your reasoning. Extend your dividing numeric expressions involving
3 2
exponents [e.g., 1 x 1 ], and the
() ()
reasoning to make a generalization about the

1 2 2
meaning of x n , where x > 0 and n is a natural exponent rule for simplifying numerical
number. expressions involving a power of a power
2
1.2 evaluate, with and without technology,
numerical expressions containing integer
( )
[e.g., 53 ], and use the rules to simplify
numerical expressions containing integer
and rational exponents and rational bases exponents [e.g., (23 )(25 ) = 28 ]
1
[e.g., 2 3 , ( 6)3 , 4 2 , 1.01120 ] 1.6 distinguish exponential functions from
1.3 graph, with and without technology, an expo- linear and quadratic functions by making
nential relation, given its equation in the form comparisons in a variety of ways (e.g.,
y = a x (a > 0, a 1), define this relation as the comparing rates of change using finite
function f(x) = a x , and explain why it is a differences in tables of values; identifying a
function constant ratio in a table of values; inspecting
graphs; comparing equations), within the
1.4 determine, through investigation, and describe same context when possible (e.g., simple
key properties relating to domain and range, interest and compound interest, population
intercepts, increasing/decreasing intervals, growth)
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Sample problem: Explain in a variety of
ways how you can distinguish the exponen- 3. Solving Financial Problems
tial function f(x) = 2x from the quadratic Involving Exponential Functions
function f(x) = x 2 and the linear function
f (x) = 2x. By the end of this course, students will:

3.1 compare, using a table of values and graphs,
2. Solving Problems Involving the simple and compound interest earned for
Exponential Functions a given principal (i.e., investment) and a fixed
interest rate over time
By the end of this course, students will: Sample problem: Compare, using tables of
values and graphs, the amounts after each of
2.1 collect data that can be modelled as an the first five years for a $1000 investment at
exponential function, through investigation 5% simple interest per annum and a $1000
with and without technology, from primary investment at 5% interest per annum, com-
sources, using a variety of tools (e.g., concrete pounded annually.
materials such as number cubes, coins; meas-
urement tools such as electronic probes), or 3.2 solve problems, using a scientific calculator,
from secondary sources (e.g., websites such that involve the calculation of the amount, A
as Statistics Canada, E-STAT), and graph (also referred to as future value, FV ), and the
the data principal, P (also referred to as present value,
PV ), using the compound interest formula in
Sample problem: Collect data and graph the the form A = P(1 + i) n [or FV = PV (1 + i) n ]
cooling curve representing the relationship
between temperature and time for hot water Sample problem: Calculate the amount if
cooling in a porcelain mug. Predict the shape $1000 is invested for three years at 6% per MCF3M
of the cooling curve when hot water cools in annum, compounded quarterly.
an insulated mug. Test your prediction.
3.3 determine, through investigation (e.g., using
2.2 identify exponential functions, including spreadsheets and graphs), that compound
those that arise from real-world applications interest is an example of exponential
involving growth and decay (e.g., radioactive growth [e.g., the formulas for compound
decay, population growth, cooling rates, interest, A = P(1 + i) n , and present value,
pressure in a leaking tire), given various PV = A(1 + i) n , are exponential functions,
representations (i.e., tables of values, graphs, where the number of compounding periods,
equations), and explain any restrictions that n, varies]
the context places on the domain and range Sample problem: Describe an investment
(e.g., ambient temperature limits the range that could be represented by the function
for a cooling curve) f(x) = 500(1.01) x .
2.3 solve problems using given graphs or 3.4 solve problems, using a TVM Solver on a
equations of exponential functions arising graphing calculator or on a website, that
from a variety of real-world applications involve the calculation of the interest rate
(e.g., radioactive decay, population growth, per compounding period, i, or the number
height of a bouncing ball, compound interest) of compounding periods, n, in the
by interpreting the graphs or by substituting compound interest formula A = P(1 + i) n
values for the exponent into the equations [or FV = PV(1 + i) n ]
Sample problem: The temperature of a Sample problem: Use the TVM Solver in a
cooling liquid over time can be modelled by graphing calculator to determine the time it
x
1 30
the exponential function T(x) = 60 ( )
2
+ 20, takes to double an investment in an account
that pays interest of 4% per annum, com-
where T(x) is the temperature, in degrees pounded semi-annually.

Celsius, and x is the elapsed time, in minutes.
Graph the function and determine how long it 3.5 explain the meaning of the term annuity,
takes for the temperature to reach 28C. through investigation of numeric and
graphical representations using technology
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3.6 determine, through investigation using 3.7 solve problems, using technology (e.g., scien-
Preparation
technology (e.g., the TVM Solver on a graph- tific calculator, spreadsheet, graphing calcula-
ing calculator, online tools), the effects of tor), that involve the amount, the present
changing the conditions (i.e., the payments, value, and the regular payment of an ordinary
the frequency of the payments, the interest simple annuity (e.g., calculate the total
rate, the compounding period) of ordinary interest paid over the life of a loan, using a
simple annuities (i.e., annuities in which pay- spreadsheet, and compare the total interest
ments are made at the end of each period, and with the original principal of the loan)
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the compounding period and the payment

period are the same) (e.g., long-term savings
plans, loans)
Sample problem: Compare the amounts at
age 65 that would result from making an
annual deposit of $1000 starting at age 20,
or from making an annual deposit of $3000
starting at age 50, to an RRSP that earns
6% interest per annum, compounded
annually. What is the total of the deposits
11,
in each situation?
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Grade
GradeTHE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 11 AND 12 | Mathematics
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C. TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS

1. solve problems involving trigonometry in acute triangles using the sine law and the cosine law,
including problems arising from real-world applications;
2. demonstrate an understanding of periodic relationships and the sine function, and make connections
between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of sine functions;
3. identify and represent sine functions, and solve problems involving sine functions, including
problems arising from real-world applications.
1.5 solve problems that require the use of the
1. Applying the Sine Law and the sine law or the cosine law in acute triangles,
Cosine Law in Acute Triangles including problems arising from real-world
applications (e.g., surveying, navigation, MCF3M
By the end of this course, students will: building construction)
1.1 solve problems, including those that arise
from real-world applications (e.g., surveying, 2. Connecting Graphs and Equations
navigation), by determining the measures of of Sine Functions
the sides and angles of right triangles using
the primary trigonometric ratios
1.2 solve problems involving two right triangles
2.1 describe key properties (e.g., cycle, amplitude,
in two dimensions
period) of periodic functions arising from
Sample problem: A helicopter hovers 500 m real-world applications (e.g., natural gas
above a long straight road. Ahead of the heli- consumption in Ontario, tides in the Bay
copter on the road are two trucks. The angles of Fundy), given a numeric or graphical
of depression of the two trucks from the representation
helicopter are 60 and 20. How far apart are
the two trucks? 2.2 predict, by extrapolating, the future behaviour
of a relationship modelled using a numeric
1.3 verify, through investigation using technol- or graphical representation of a periodic
ogy (e.g., dynamic geometry software, function (e.g., predicting hours of daylight
spreadsheet), the sine law and the cosine law on a particular date from previous measure-
(e.g., compare, using dynamic geometry ments; predicting natural gas consumption
a b c in Ontario from previous consumption)
software, the ratios , , and
sin A sin B sinC
in triangle ABC while dragging one of the 2.3 make connections between the sine ratio and
the sine function by graphing the relationship
vertices)
between angles from 0 to 360 and the
1.4 describe conditions that guide when it is corresponding sine ratios, with or without
appropriate to use the sine law or the cosine technology (e.g., by generating a table of
law, and use these laws to calculate sides and values using a calculator; by unwrapping
angles in acute triangles the unit circle), defining this relationship
as the function f(x) = sinx, and explaining
why the relationship is a function
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Preparation
2.4 sketch the graph of f(x) = sinx for angle 3. Solving Problems Involving Sine
measures expressed in degrees, and determine Functions

and describe its key properties (i.e., cycle,
domain, range, intercepts, amplitude, period,
maximum and minimum values, increasing/
decreasing intervals) 3.1 collect data that can be modelled as a sine
function (e.g., voltage in an AC circuit, sound
2.5 make connections, through investigation with
waves), through investigation with and

technology, between changes in a real-world
without technology, from primary sources,
situation that can be modelled using a periodic
using a variety of tools (e.g., concrete
function and transformations of the correspon-
materials, measurement tools such as motion
ding graph (e.g., investigate the connection
sensors), or from secondary sources (e.g.,
between variables for a swimmer swimming
websites such as Statistics Canada, E-STAT),
lengths of a pool and transformations of the
and graph the data
graph of distance from the starting point
versus time) Sample problem: Measure and record distance
time data for a swinging pendulum, using a
Sample problem: Generate the graph of a
motion sensor or other measurement tools,
periodic function by walking a circle of
and graph the data.
2-m diameter in front of a motion sensor.
Grade11,
Describe how the following changes in the 3.2 identify periodic and sinusoidal functions,
motion change the graph: starting at a differ- including those that arise from real-world
Grade
ent point on the circle; starting a greater applications involving periodic phenomena,
distance from the motion sensor; changing given various representations (i.e., tables of
direction; increasing the radius of the circle. values, graphs, equations), and explain any
restrictions that the context places on the
domain and range
technology, the roles of the parameters a, c,
and d in functions in the form f(x) = a sin x, 3.3 pose problems based on applications involving
f(x) = sin x + c, and f(x) = sin(x d), and a sine function, and solve these and other
describe these roles in terms of transformations such problems by using a given graph or a
on the graph of f(x) = sin x with angles graph generated with technology from a table
expressed in degrees (i.e., translations; of values or from its equation
reflections in the x-axis; vertical stretches and
compressions to and from the x-axis) Sample problem: The height above the ground
of a rider on a Ferris wheel can be modelled by
2.7 sketch graphs of f(x) = a sin x, f(x) = sin x + c, the sine function h(x) = 25 sin(x 90) + 27,
and f(x) = sin(x d) by applying transforma- where h(x) is the height, in metres, and x is
tions to the graph of f(x) = sinx, and state the angle, in degrees, that the radius from the
the domain and range of the transformed centre of the ferris wheel to the rider makes
functions with the horizontal. Graph the function,
using graphing technology in degree mode,

Sample problem: Transform the graph
and determine the maximum and minimum
of f(x) = sinx to sketch the graphs of
heights of the rider and the measures of the
g(x) = 2sin x and h(x) = sin(x 180),
angle when the height of the rider is 40 m.
and state the domain and range of each
function.
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Foundations for College
Mathematics, Grade 11
College Preparation MBF3C
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, analysing, 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.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 10, Applied
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Representing

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A. MATHEMATICAL MODELS
Foundations for College Mathematics

1. make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of quadratic
relations, and use the connections to solve problems;
2. demonstrate an understanding of exponents, and make connections between the numeric, graphical,
and algebraic representations of exponential relations;
3. describe and represent exponential relations, and solve problems involving exponential relations
arising from real-world applications.
1.4 sketch graphs of quadratic relations repre-
1. Connecting Graphs and Equations sented by the equation y = a(x h)2 + k (e.g.,
of Quadratic Relations using the vertex and at least one point on
each side of the vertex; applying one or more MBF3C
By the end of this course, students will: transformations to the graph of y = x 2 )
1.1 construct tables of values and graph quadra- 1.5 expand and simplify quadratic expressions in
tic relations arising from real-world applica- one variable involving multiplying binomials
tions (e.g., dropping a ball from a given 1
height; varying the edge length of a cube
[e.g.,( 2 )
x + 1 (3x 2)] or squaring a binomial
and observing the effect on the surface area [e.g., 5(3x 1)2 ], using a variety of tools (e.g.,
of the cube) paper and pencil, algebra tiles, computer
algebra systems)
1.2 determine and interpret meaningful values
of the variables, given a graph of a quadratic 1.6 express the equation of a quadratic relation in
relation arising from a real-world application the standard form y = ax 2 + bx + c, given the
vertex form y = a(x h)2 + k, and verify, using
Sample problem: Under certain conditions,
graphing technology, that these forms are
there is a quadratic relation between the
equivalent representations
profit of a manufacturing company and the
number of items it produces. Explain how Sample problem: Given the vertex form
you could interpret a graph of the relation y = 3(x 1)2 + 4, express the equation in
to determine the numbers of items produced standard form. Use technology to compare
for which the company makes a profit and to the graphs of these two forms of the
determine the maximum profit the company equation.
can make.
1.7 factor trinomials of the form ax 2 + bx + c,
1.3 determine, through investigation using where a = 1 or where a is the common factor,
technology, the roles of a, h, and k in quadratic by various methods
relations of the form y = a(x h)2 + k, and
describe these roles in terms of transforma-
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
describe the connection between the factors

tions on the graph of y = x 2 (i.e., translations;
of a quadratic expression and the x-intercepts
reflections in the x-axis; vertical stretches and
of the graph of the corresponding quadratic
compressions to and from the x-axis)
relation
Sample problem: Investigate the relationship
y = 3(x h)2 + 5 for various values of h,
between the factored form of 3x 2 + 15x + 12
and the x-intercepts of y = 3x 2 + 15x + 12.
changing h in terms of a transformation.
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1.9 solve problems, using an appropriate strategy Sample problem: Explain in a variety of ways
(i.e., factoring, graphing), given equations of how you can distinguish exponential growth
quadratic relations, including those that arise represented by y = 2 x from quadratic growth
from real-world applications (e.g., break-even represented by y = x 2 and linear growth rep-
Preparation
College Preparation
point) resented by y = 2x.

Sample problem: On planet X, the height,
h metres, of an object fired upward from the
ground at 48 m/s is described by the equation
h = 48t 16t 2 , where t seconds is the time
Exponential Relations
since the object was fired upward. Deter-
11, College
mine the maximum height of the object, the

times at which the object is 32 m above the 3.1 collect data that can be modelled as an
ground, and the time at which the object hits exponential relation, through investigation
the ground. with and without technology, from primary
sources, using a variety of tools (e.g., concrete
Grade 11,
materials such as number cubes, coins; meas-

2. Connecting Graphs and Equations urement tools such as electronic probes), or
of Exponential Relations
Grade
from secondary sources (e.g., websites such

as Statistics Canada, E-STAT), and graph
By the end of this course, students will: the data
2.1 determine, through investigation using a Sample problem: Collect data and graph the
variety of tools and strategies (e.g., graphing cooling curve representing the relationship
with technology; looking for patterns in tables between temperature and time for hot water
of values), and describe the meaning of nega- cooling in a porcelain mug. Predict the shape
tive exponents and of zero as an exponent of the cooling curve when hot water cools in
an insulated mug. Test your prediction.
2.2 evaluate, with and without technology,
numeric expressions containing integer 3.2 describe some characteristics of exponential
3
exponents and rational bases (e.g., 2 , 6 , 3 relations arising from real-world applications
3456 0 , 1.0310 ) (e.g., bacterial growth, drug absorption) by
using tables of values (e.g., to show a constant
2.3 determine, through investigation (e.g., by ratio, or multiplicative growth or decay) and
patterning with and without a calculator), graphs (e.g., to show, with technology, that
the exponent rules for multiplying and there is no maximum or minimum value)
dividing numerical expressions involving
1 3 1 2 3.3 pose problems involving exponential relations
exponents [e.g., ( ) ( )
2
x
2
], and the arising from a variety of real-world applica-
exponent rule for simplifying numerical tions (e.g., population growth, radioactive
expressions involving a power of a power decay, compound interest), and solve these
2 and other such problems by using a given

( )
[e.g., 53 ] graph or a graph generated with technology
2.4 graph simple exponential relations, using from a given table of values or a given equation
paper and pencil, given their equations Sample problem: Given a graph of the
1 x
( )
[e.g., y = 2 x , y = 10 x , y =
2
] population of a bacterial colony versus
time, determine the change in population
2.5 make and describe connections between in the first hour.
representations of an exponential relation
(i.e., numeric in a table of values; graphical; 3.4 solve problems using given equations of
algebraic) exponential relations arising from a variety
of real-world applications (e.g., radioactive
2.6 distinguish exponential relations from linear decay, population growth, height of a bounc-
and quadratic relations by making comparing ball, compound interest) by substituting
isons in a variety of ways (e.g., comparing values for the exponent into the equations
rates of change using finite differences in
Sample problem: The height, h metres, of a
tables of values; inspecting graphs; comparing
ball after n bounces is given by the equation
equations), within the same context when n
h = 2(0.6) . Determine the height of the ball
possible (e.g., simple interest and compound
after 3 bounces.
interest, population growth)
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B. PERSONAL FINANCE

1. compare simple and compound interest, relate compound interest to exponential growth, and solve
problems involving compound interest;
2. compare services available from financial institutions, and solve problems involving the cost of making
purchases on credit;
3. interpret information about owning and operating a vehicle, and solve problems involving the
associated costs.
Sample problem: Calculate the amount
1. Solving Problems Involving if $1000 is invested for 3 years at 6% per
Compound Interest annum, compounded quarterly.
MBF3C
By the end of this course, students will: 1.4 calculate the total interest earned on an invest-
ment or paid on a loan by determining the
1.1 determine, through investigation using technol- difference between the amount and the princi-
ogy, the compound interest for a given invest- pal [e.g., using I = A P (or I = FV PV )]
ment, using repeated calculations of simple
interest, and compare, using a table of values 1.5 solve problems, using a TVM Solver on a
and graphs, the simple and compound interest graphing calculator or on a website, that
earned for a given principal (i.e., investment) involve the calculation of the interest rate per
and a fixed interest rate over time compounding period, i, or the number of com-
pounding periods, n, in the compound interest
Sample problem: Compare, using tables of n
formula A = P(1 + i ) [or FV = PV (1 + i ) n ]
values and graphs, the amounts after each of
the first five years for a $1000 investment at Sample problem: Use the TVM Solver on a
5% simple interest per annum and a $1000 graphing calculator to determine the time it
investment at 5% interest per annum, takes to double an investment in an account
compounded annually. that pays interest of 4% per annum, com-
pounded semi-annually.
1.2 determine, through investigation (e.g., using
spreadsheets and graphs), and describe the 1.6 determine, through investigation using
relationship between compound interest and technology (e.g., a TVM Solver on a graphing
exponential growth calculator or on a website), the effect on the
future value of a compound interest invest-
1.3 solve problems, using a scientific calculator, ment or loan of changing the total length of
that involve the calculation of the amount, A time, the interest rate, or the compounding
(also referred to as future value, FV ), and the period
principal, P (also referred to as present value,
Sample problem: Investigate whether dou-
PV ), using the compound interest formula in
bling the interest rate will halve the time it
the form A = P(1 + i ) n [or FV = PV (1 + i ) n ]
takes for an investment to double.
PERSONAL FINANCE
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2. Comparing Financial Services 3. Owning and Operating a Vehicle
Preparation
College Preparation
2.1 gather, interpret, and compare information 3.1 gather and interpret information about the
about the various savings alternatives com- procedures and costs involved in insuring a
monly available from financial institutions vehicle (e.g., car, motorcycle, snowmobile)
(e.g., savings and chequing accounts, term and the factors affecting insurance rates (e.g.,
investments), the related costs (e.g., cost of gender, age, driving record, model of vehicle,
cheques, monthly statement fees, early with- use of vehicle), and compare the insurance
drawal penalties), and possible ways of costs for different categories of drivers and
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reducing the costs (e.g., maintaining a for different vehicles

minimum balance in a savings account;
Sample problem: Use automobile insurance
paying a monthly flat fee for a package
websites to investigate the degree to which
of services)
the type of car and the age and gender of the
Grade 11,
2.2 gather and interpret information about invest- driver affect insurance rates.
ment alternatives (e.g., stocks, mutual funds,
Grade
3.2 gather, interpret, and compare information

real estate, GICs, savings accounts), and com-
about the procedures and costs (e.g., monthly
pare the alternatives by considering the risk
payments, insurance, depreciation, mainte-
and the rate of return
nance, miscellaneous expenses) involved in
2.3 gather, interpret, and compare information buying or leasing a new vehicle or buying a
about the costs (e.g., user fees, annual fees, used vehicle
service charges, interest charges on overdue Sample problem: Compare the costs of
balances) and incentives (e.g., loyalty rewards; buying a new car, leasing the same car, and
philanthropic incentives, such as support for buying an older model of the same car.
Olympic athletes or a Red Cross disaster relief
fund) associated with various credit cards and 3.3 solve problems, using technology (e.g., calcu-
debit cards lator, spreadsheet), that involve the fixed costs
(e.g., licence fee, insurance) and variable costs
2.4 gather, interpret, and compare information (e.g., maintenance, fuel) of owning and oper-
about current credit card interest rates and ating a vehicle
regulations, and determine, through investi-
gation using technology, the effects of delayed Sample problem: The rate at which a car con-
payments on a credit card balance sumes gasoline depends on the speed of the
car. Use a given graph of gasoline consump-
2.5 solve problems involving applications of the tion, in litres per 100 km, versus speed, in
compound interest formula to determine the kilometres per hour, to determine how much
cost of making a purchase on credit gasoline is used to drive 500 km at speeds of
Sample problem: Using information gathered 80 km/h, 100 km/h, and 120 km/h. Use the
about the interest rates and regulations for current price of gasoline to calculate the cost
two different credit cards, compare the costs of driving 500 km at each of these speeds.
of purchasing a $1500 computer with each
card if the full amount is paid 55 days later.
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C. GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY

1. represent, in a variety of ways, two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional figures arising from
real-world applications, and solve design problems;
2. solve problems involving trigonometry in acute triangles using the sine law and the cosine law,
drawings (e.g., made using design or drawing
1. Representing Two-Dimensional software), and state any assumptions made
Shapes and Three-Dimensional
Sample problem: Design and construct a
Figures
model boat that can carry the most pennies,
using one sheet of 8.5 in. x 11 in. card stock,
By the end of this course, students will: no more than five popsicle sticks, and some MBF3C
1.1 recognize and describe real-world applications adhesive tape or glue.
of geometric shapes and figures, through
investigation (e.g., by importing digital photos
into dynamic geometry software), in a variety
2. Applying the Sine Law and the
of contexts (e.g., product design, architecture,
Cosine Law in Acute Triangles
fashion), and explain these applications (e.g.,
one reason that sewer covers are round is to By the end of this course, students will:
prevent them from falling into the sewer
2.1 solve problems, including those that arise
during removal and replacement)
from real-world applications (e.g., surveying,
Sample problem: Explain why rectangular navigation), by determining the measures of the
prisms are often used for packaging. sides and angles of right triangles using the
primary trigonometric ratios
1.2 represent three-dimensional objects, using
concrete materials and design or drawing 2.2 verify, through investigation using technology
software, in a variety of ways (e.g., ortho- (e.g., dynamic geometry software, spread-
graphic projections [i.e., front, side, and top sheet), the sine law and the cosine law (e.g.,
views], perspective isometric drawings, scale compare, using dynamic geometry software,
models) a b c
the ratios , , and in
sin A sin B sin C
1.3 create nets, plans, and patterns from physical
models arising from a variety of real-world triangle ABC while dragging one of the
applications (e.g., fashion design, interior dec- vertices);
orating, building construction), by applying
GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY
the metric and imperial systems and using 2.3 describe conditions that guide when it is
design or drawing software appropriate to use the sine law or the cosine
law, and use these laws to calculate sides and
1.4 solve design problems that satisfy given con- angles in acute triangles
straints (e.g., design a rectangular berm that
would contain all the oil that could leak from 2.4 solve problems that arise from real-world
a cylindrical storage tank of a given height applications involving metric and imperial
and radius), using physical models (e.g., built measurements and that require the use of the
from popsicle sticks, cardboard, duct tape) or sine law or the cosine law in acute triangles
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Preparation
D. DATA MANAGEMENT
11, College Preparation
University/College
1. solve problems involving one-variable data by collecting, organizing, analysing, and evaluating data;
2. determine and represent probability, and identify and interpret its applications.
Grade
Grade 11,
1.5 identify different types of one-variable data

1. Working With One-Variable Data (i.e., categorical, discrete, continuous), and
represent the data, with and without techno-
By the end of this course, students will: logy, in appropriate graphical forms (e.g.,
1.1 identify situations involving one-variable histograms, bar graphs, circle graphs,
data (i.e., data about the frequency of a given pictographs)
occurrence), and design questionnaires (e.g., 1.6 identify and describe properties associated
for a store to determine which CDs to stock, with common distributions of data (e.g.,
for a radio station to choose which music to normal, bimodal, skewed)
play) or experiments (e.g., counting, taking
measurements) for gathering one-variable 1.7 calculate, using formulas and/or technology
data, giving consideration to ethics, privacy, (e.g., dynamic statistical software, spread-
the need for honest responses, and possible sheet, graphing calculator), and interpret
sources of bias measures of central tendency (i.e., mean,
Sample problem: One lane of a three-lane median, mode) and measures of spread
highway is being restricted to vehicles with (i.e., range, standard deviation)
at least two passengers to reduce traffic 1.8 explain the appropriate use of measures
congestion. Design an experiment to collect of central tendency (i.e., mean, median, mode)
one-variable data to decide whether traffic and measures of spread (i.e., range, standard
congestion is actually reduced. deviation)

1.2 collect one-variable data from secondary Sample problem: Explain whether the mean
sources (e.g., Internet databases), and organ- or the median of your course marks would
ize and store the data using a variety of tools be the more appropriate representation of
(e.g., spreadsheets, dynamic statistical your achievement. Describe the additional
software) information that the standard deviation
1.3 explain the distinction between the terms of your course marks would provide.
population and sample, describe the charac- 1.9 compare two or more sets of one-variable
teristics of a good sample, and explain why data, using measures of central tendency and
sampling is necessary (e.g., time, cost, or measures of spread
physical constraints)
Sample problem: Use measures of central
Sample problem: Explain the terms sample
tendency and measures of spread to compare
and population by giving examples within
data that show the lifetime of an economy
your school and your community.
light bulb with data that show the lifetime of
1.4 describe and compare sampling techniques a long-life light bulb.
(e.g., random, stratified, clustered, conven-
1.10 solve problems by interpreting and analysing
ience, voluntary); collect one-variable data
one-variable data collected from secondary
from primary sources, using appropriate
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sampling techniques in a variety of real-world
situations; and organize and store the data
2.5 determine, through investigation using class-
2. Applying Probability generated data and technology-based simula-

tion models (e.g., using a random-number
generator on a spreadsheet or on a graphing
2.1 identify examples of the use of probability in calculator), the tendency of experimental
the media and various ways in which proba- probability to approach theoretical probability
bility is represented (e.g., as a fraction, as a as the number of trials in an experiment
percent, as a decimal in the range 0 to 1) increases (e.g., If I simulate tossing a coin
1000 times using technology, the experimental
2.2 determine the theoretical probability of probability that I calculate for tossing tails is
an event (i.e., the ratio of the number of likely to be closer to the theoretical probability
favourable outcomes to the total number of than if I simulate tossing the coin only
possible outcomes, where all outcomes are 10 times)
equally likely), and represent the probability
in a variety of ways (e.g., as a fraction, as a Sample problem: Calculate the theoretical
percent, as a decimal in the range 0 to 1) probability of rolling a 2 on a number cube.
Simulate rolling a number cube, and use the
2.3 perform a probability experiment (e.g., toss- simulation to calculate the experimental
ing a coin several times), represent the results probability of rolling a 2 over 10, 20, 30, ,
using a frequency distribution, and use the 200 trials. Graph the experimental probability
distribution to determine the experimental versus the number of trials, and describe any
probability of an event trend.
2.4 compare, through investigation, the theoreti- 2.6 interpret information involving the use of
cal probability of an event with the experi- probability and statistics in the media, and
mental probability, and explain why they make connections between probability and
might differ
MBF3C
statistics (e.g., statistics can be used to
Sample problem: If you toss 10 coins repeat- generate probabilities)
edly, explain why 5 heads are unlikely to
result from every toss.
DATA MANAGEMENT
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Mathematics for Work and
Everyday Life, Grade 11
Workplace Preparation MEL3E
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is

applied in the workplace and daily life. Students will solve problems associated with
earning money, paying taxes, and making purchases; apply calculations of simple and
compound interest in saving, investing, and borrowing; and calculate the costs of
transportation and travel in a variety of situations. Students will consolidate their
mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.
Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, Grade 9, Academic, or Foundations of

Mathematics, Grade 9, Applied, or a ministry-approved locally developed
Grade 10 mathematics course
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A. EARNING AND PURCHASING
Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life

1. interpret information about different types of remuneration, and solve problems and make decisions
involving different remuneration methods;
2. demonstrate an understanding of payroll deductions and their impact on purchasing power;
3. demonstrate an understanding of the factors and methods involved in making and justifying informed
purchasing decisions.
1. Earning 2. Describing Purchasing Power

1.1 gather, interpret, and compare information 2.1 gather, interpret, and describe information MEL3E
about the components of total earnings (e.g., about government payroll deductions
salary, benefits, vacation pay, profit-sharing) (i.e., CPP, EI, income tax) and other payroll
in different occupations deductions (e.g., contributions to pension
plans other than CPP; union dues; charitable
1.2 gather, interpret, and describe information donations; benefit-plan contributions)
about different remuneration methods (e.g.,
hourly rate, overtime rate, job or project rate, 2.2 estimate and compare, using current
commission, salary, gratuities) and remunera- secondary data (e.g., federal tax tables),
tion schedules (e.g., weekly, biweekly, semi- the percent of total earnings deducted
monthly, monthly) through government payroll deductions
for various benchmarks (e.g., $15 000,
1.3 describe the effects of different remuneration $20 000, $25 000)
methods and schedules on decisions related
to personal spending habits (e.g., the timing of Sample problem: Compare the percentage of
a major purchase, the scheduling of mortgage total earnings deducted through government
payments and other bill payments) payroll deductions for total earnings of
$15 000 and $45 000.
1.4 solve problems, using technology (e.g., cal-
culator, spreadsheet), and make decisions 2.3 describe the relationship between gross pay,
involving different remuneration methods net pay, and payroll deductions (i.e., net pay
and schedules is gross pay less government payroll deduc-
tions and any other payroll deductions), and
Sample problem: Two sales positions are
estimate net pay in various situations
available in sportswear stores. One pays an
hourly rate of $11.25 for 40 h per week. The 2.4 describe and compare the purchasing power
other pays a weekly salary of $375 for the and living standards associated with relevant
EARNING AND PURCHASING
same number of hours, plus a commission of occupations of interest

5% of sales. Under what conditions would
each position be the better choice?
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Sample problem: Use currency manipulatives
3. Purchasing to explain why someone might offer $15.02,
rather than $15.00, to pay a charge of $13.87.
Preparation

Workplace Preparation
3.1 identify and describe various incentives in 3.8 compare the unit prices of related items to
help determine the best buy
making purchasing decisions (e.g., 20% off;
1 Sample problem: Investigate whether or not
off; buy 3 get 1 free; loyalty rewards;
3 purchasing larger quantities always results in
coupons; 0% financing)
a lower unit price.
3.2 estimate the sale price before taxes when
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3.9 describe and compare, for different types of

making a purchase (e.g., estimate 25% off
1 transactions, the extra costs that may be asso-
of $38.99 as 25% or off of $40, giving ciated with making purchases (e.g., interest
4
a discount of about $10 and a sale price of costs, exchange rates, shipping and handling
approximately $30; alternatively, estimate costs, customs duty, insurance)
3
the same sale price as about of $40) Sample problem: What are the various costs
4
Grade11,
included in the final total for purchasing a

3.3 describe and compare a variety of strategies for
digital audio player online from an American
estimating sales tax (e.g., estimate the sales
source? Using an online calculator, calculate
Grade
tax on most purchases in Ontario by estimat-

the final cost, and describe how it compares
ing 10% of the purchase price and adding
with the cost of the purchase from a major
about a third of this estimate, rather than esti-
retailer in Ontario.
mating the PST and GST separately), and use
a chosen strategy to estimate the after-tax cost 3.10 make and justify a decision regarding the
of common items purchase of an item, using various criteria
(e.g., extra costs, such as shipping costs
Sample problem: You purchase three items
and transaction fees; quality and quantity
for $8.99 each and one item for $4.99.
of the item; shelf life of the item; method of
Estimate the after-tax total.
purchase, such as online versus local) under
3.4 calculate discounts, sale prices, and after-tax various circumstances (e.g., not having access
costs, using technology to a vehicle; living in a remote community;
having limited storage space)
3.5 identify forms of taxation built into the cost of
an item or service (e.g., gasoline tax, tire tax) Sample problem: I have to take 100 mL of a
liquid vitamin supplement every morning.
3.6 estimate the change from an amount offered I can buy a 100 mL size for $6.50 or a 500 mL
to pay a charge size for $25.00. If the supplement keeps in
Sample problem: Estimate the change from the refrigerator for only 72 h, investigate
the $20 offered to pay a charge of $13.87. which size is the better buy. Explain your
reasoning.
3.7 make the correct change from an amount

offered to pay a charge, using currency
manipulatives
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B. SAVING, INVESTING, AND

BORROWING
1. describe and compare services available from financial institutions;

2. demonstrate an understanding of simple and compound interest, and solve problems involving
related applications;
3. interpret information about different ways of borrowing and their associated costs, and make and
justify informed borrowing decisions.
Sample problem: Examine a credit card
1. Comparing Financial Services statement and a bank statement for one
individual, and comment on the individuals MEL3E
By the end of this course, students will: financial situation.
1.1 gather, interpret, and compare information
about the various savings alternatives com-
monly available from financial institutions
2. Saving and Investing
(e.g., savings and chequing accounts, term
investments), the related costs (e.g., cost
of cheques, monthly statement fees, early 2.1 determine, through investigation using tech-
withdrawal penalties), and possible ways nology (e.g., calculator, spreadsheet), the
of reducing the costs (e.g., maintaining a effect on simple interest of changes in the
minimum balance in a savings account; principal, interest rate, or time, and solve
paying a monthly flat fee for a package problems involving applications of simple
of services) interest
1.2 gather, interpret, and compare information 2.2 determine, through investigation using
about the costs (e.g., user fees, annual fees, technology, the compound interest for a given
service charges, interest charges on overdue investment, using repeated calculations of
balances) and incentives (e.g., loyalty rewards; simple interest for no more than 6 compound-
philanthropic incentives, such as support for ing periods
Olympic athletes or a Red Cross disaster relief
Sample problem: Someone deposits $5000 at
fund) associated with various credit cards and
4% interest per annum, compounded semi-
debit cards
SAVING, INVESTING, AND BORROWING
annually. How much interest accumulates in

1.3 read and interpret transaction codes and 3 years?
entries from various financial statements
(e.g., bank statement, credit card statement,
2.3 describe the relationship between simple
interest and compound interest in various
passbook, automated banking machine
ways (i.e., orally, in writing, using tables
printout, online banking statement, account
and graphs)
activity report), and explain ways of using
the information to manage personal finances
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2.4 determine, through investigation using 3.3 calculate, using technology (e.g., calculator,
technology (e.g., a TVM Solver on a graphing spreadsheet), the total interest paid over the
calculator or on a website), the effect on the life of a personal loan, given the principal, the
Preparation
future value of a compound interest invest- length of the loan, and the periodic payments,
ment of changing the total length of time, and use the calculations to justify the choice
the interest rate, or the compounding period of a personal loan
Sample problem: Compare the results at 3.4 determine, using a variety of tools (e.g.,
age 40 of making a deposit of $1000 at spreadsheet template, online amortization
age 20 or a deposit of $2000 at age 30, if both tables), the effect of the length of time taken to
investments pay 6% interest per annum,
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repay a loan on the principal and interest

compounded monthly. components of a personal loan repayment
2.5 solve problems, using technology, that involve 3.5 compare, using a variety of tools (e.g., spread-
applications of compound interest to saving sheet template, online amortization tables),
and investing the effects of various payment periods (e.g.,
monthly, biweekly) on the length of time
Grade11,
taken to repay a loan and on the total interest

3. Borrowing paid
Grade
By the end of this course, students will: 3.6 gather and interpret information about credit
ratings, and describe the factors used to deter-
3.1 gather, interpret, and compare information mine credit ratings and the consequences of a
about the effects of carrying an outstanding good or bad rating
balance on a credit card at current interest
rates 3.7 make and justify a decision to borrow, using
various criteria (e.g., income, cost of borrow-
Sample problem: Describe ways of minimiz-
ing, availability of an item, need for an item)
ing the cost of carrying an outstanding bal-
under various circumstances (e.g., having a
ance on a credit card.
large existing debt, wanting to pursue an
3.2 gather, interpret, and compare information education or training opportunity, needing
describing the features (e.g., interest rates, transportation to a new job, wanting to set
flexibility) and conditions (e.g., eligibility, up a business)
required collateral) of various personal loans
(e.g., student loan, car loan, no interest
deferred-payment loan, loan to consolidate
debt, loan drawn on a line of credit, payday
or bridging loan)
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C. TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL

1. interpret information about owning and operating a vehicle, and solve problems involving the
associated costs;
2. plan and justify a route for a trip by automobile, and solve problems involving the associated costs;
3. interpret information about different modes of transportation, and solve related problems.
Sample problem: Compare the costs of buying
1. Owning and Operating a Vehicle a new car, leasing the same car, and buying
an older model of the same car.
1.5 describe ways of failing to operate a vehicle
1.1 gather and interpret information about the responsibly (e.g., lack of maintenance,
procedures (e.g., in the graduated licensing MEL3E
careless driving) and possible financial and
system) and costs (e.g., driver training; licens- non-financial consequences (e.g., legal costs,
ing fees) involved in obtaining an Ontario dri- fines, higher insurance rates, demerit points,
vers licence, and the privileges and restric- loss of driving privileges)
tions associated with having a drivers licence
1.6 identify and describe costs (e.g., gas consump-
1.2 gather and describe information about the tion, depreciation, insurance, maintenance)
procedures involved in buying or leasing a and benefits (e.g., convenience, increased
new vehicle or buying a used vehicle profit) of owning and operating a vehicle for
1.3 gather and interpret information about the business
procedures and costs involved in insuring a Sample problem: Your employer pays
vehicle (e.g., car, motorcycle, snowmobile) 35 cents/km for you to use your car for
and the factors affecting insurance rates (e.g., work. Discuss how you would determine
gender, age, driving record, model of vehicle, whether or not this is fair compensation.
use of vehicle), and compare the insurance
costs for different categories of drivers and for 1.7 solve problems, using technology (e.g., calcu-
different vehicles lator, spreadsheet), that involve the fixed costs
(e.g., licence fee, insurance) and variable
Sample problem: Use automobile insurance costs (e.g., maintenance, fuel) of owning and
websites to investigate the degree to which operating a vehicle
the type of car and the age and gender of the
driver affect insurance rates. Sample problem: The rate at which a car con-
sumes gasoline depends on the speed of the
1.4 gather and interpret information about the costs car. Use a given graph of gasoline consump-
TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVEL
(e.g., monthly payments, insurance, depreciation, in litres per 100 km, versus speed, in
tion, maintenance, miscellaneous expenses) kilometres per hour, to determine how much
of purchasing or leasing a new vehicle or gasoline is used to drive 500 km at speeds of
purchasing a used vehicle, and describe the 80 km/h, 100 km/h, and 120 km/h. Use the
conditions that favour each alternative current price of gasoline to calculate the cost
of driving 500 km at each of these speeds.
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Sample problem: Discuss the impact if
2. Travelling by Automobile 100 students decided to walk the 3-km
distance to school instead of taking a
Preparation

school bus.
2.1 determine distances represented on maps 3.2 gather, interpret, and compare information
(e.g., provincial road map, local street map, about the costs (e.g., insurance, extra charges
Web-based maps), using given scales based on distance travelled) and conditions
Sample problem: Compare the driving dis- (e.g., one-way or return, drop-off time and
tances between two points on the same map location, age of the driver, required type of
11, Workplace
by two different routes. drivers licence) involved in renting a car,

truck, or trailer, and use the information to
2.2 plan and justify, orally or in writing, a route justify a choice of rental vehicle
for a trip by automobile on the basis of a vari-
ety of factors (e.g., distances involved, the Sample problem: You want to rent a trailer
purpose of the trip, the time of year, the time or a truck to help you move to a new apart-
of day, probable road conditions, personal ment. Investigate the costs and describe the
conditions that favour each option.
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priorities)
2.3 report, orally or in writing, on the estimated 3.3 gather, interpret, and describe information
Grade
costs (e.g., gasoline, accommodation, food, regarding routes, schedules, and fares for
entertainment, tolls, car rental) involved in a travel by airplane, train, or bus
trip by automobile, using information from 3.4 solve problems involving the comparison of
available sources (e.g., automobile association information concerning transportation by air-
travel books, travel guides, the Internet) plane, train, bus, and automobile in terms of
2.4 solve problems involving the cost of travelling various factors (e.g., cost, time, convenience)
by automobile for personal or business Sample problem: Investigate the cost of
purposes shipping a computer from Thunder Bay to
Sample problem: Determine and justify a Windsor by airplane, train, or bus. Describe
cost-effective delivery route for ten deliveries the conditions that favour each alternative.
to be made in a given area over two days.
3. Comparing Modes of Transportation

3.1 gather, interpret, and describe information

about the impact (e.g., monetary, health,
environmental) of daily travel (e.g., to work
and/or school), using available means (e.g.,

car, taxi, motorcycle, public transportation,
bicycle, walking)
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Advanced Functions,
Grade 12
University Preparation MHF4U
This course extends students experience with functions. Students will investigate the
properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; develop
techniques for combining functions; broaden their understanding of rates of change; and
develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use
of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course
is intended both for students taking the Calculus and Vectors course as a prerequisite
for a university program and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of
mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of university programs.
Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Mathematics for College

Technology, Grade 12, College Preparation
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A. EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC
FUNCTIONS
Advanced Functions
1. demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between exponential expressions and logarithmic

expressions, evaluate logarithms, and apply the laws of logarithms to simplify numeric expressions;
2. identify and describe some key features of the graphs of logarithmic functions, make connections
among the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of logarithmic functions, and solve
related problems graphically;
3. solve exponential and simple logarithmic equations in one variable algebraically, including those
in problems arising from real-world applications.
logarithms by evaluating expressions such as MHF4U
1. Evaluating Logarithmic Expressions log10 1000 log10 100 and then rewriting the
answer as a logarithmic term to the same
By the end of this course, students will: base), and use the laws of logarithms to
1.1 recognize the logarithm of a number to a simplify and evaluate numerical expressions
given base as the exponent to which the base
must be raised to get the number, recognize
the operation of finding the logarithm to be 2. Connecting Graphs and Equations
the inverse operation (i.e., the undoing or of Logarithmic Functions
reversing) of exponentiation, and evaluate
simple logarithmic expressions By the end of this course, students will:
Sample problem: Why is it not possible to 2.1 determine, through investigation with tech-
determine log10( 3) or log 2 0? Explain your nology (e.g., graphing calculator, spreadsheet)
reasoning. and without technology, key features (i.e.,
vertical and horizontal asymptotes, domain
1.2 determine, with technology, the approximate and range, intercepts, increasing/decreasing
logarithm of a number to any base, including behaviour) of the graphs of logarithmic func-
base 10 (e.g., by reasoning that log 3 29 is tions of the form f(x) = log b x, and make con-
between 3 and 4 and using systematic trial to nections between the algebraic and graphical EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS
determine that log 3 29 is approximately 3.07) representations of these logarithmic functions
1.3 make connections between related logarithmic Sample problem: Compare the key features
and exponential equations (e.g., log 5 125 = 3 of the graphs of f(x) = log 2 x, g(x) = log 4 x,
can also be expressed as 5 3 = 125), and solve and h(x) = log 8 x using graphing technology.
simple exponential equations by rewriting
them in logarithmic form (e.g., solving 3x = 10 2.2 recognize the relationship between an expo-
by rewriting the equation as log 3 10 = x) nential function and the corresponding loga-
rithmic function to be that of a function and
1.4 make connections between the laws of expo- its inverse, deduce that the graph of a loga-
nents and the laws of logarithms [e.g., use rithmic function is the reflection of the graph
a+b
the statement 10 = 10 a 10b to deduce that of the corresponding exponential function in
log10 x + log10 y = log10 (xy)], verify the laws of the line y = x, and verify the deduction using
logarithms with or without technology (e.g., technology
use patterning to verify the quotient law for
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Sample problem: Give examples to show that
the inverse of a function is not necessarily a 3. Solving Exponential and
function. Use the key features of the graphs of Logarithmic Equations
Grade 12, University Preparation
logarithmic and exponential functions to give

reasons why the inverse of an exponential By the end of this course, students will:
function is a function.
3.1 recognize equivalent algebraic expressions
2.3 determine, through investigation using technol- involving logarithms and exponents, and
ogy, the roles of the parameters d and c in simplify expressions of these types
functions of the form y = log10(x d) + c and
Sample problem: Sketch the graphs of
the roles of the parameters a and k in func-
f(x) = log10(100x) and g(x) = 2 + log10x,
tions of the form y = alog10(kx), and describe
compare the graphs, and explain your
these roles in terms of transformations on the
findings algebraically.
graph of f(x) = log10 x (i.e., vertical and
horizontal translations; reflections in the axes; 3.2 solve exponential equations in one variable
vertical and horizontal stretches and by determining a common base (e.g., solve
x+ 3
compressions to and from the x- and y-axes) 4x = 8 by expressing each side as a power
of 2) and by using logarithms (e.g., solve
Sample problem: Investigate the graphs of x+ 3
4x = 8 by taking the logarithm base 2
f(x) = log10(x) + c, f(x) = log10(x d),
of both sides), recognizing that logarithms
f(x) = alog10 x, and f(x) = log10(kx) for base 10 are commonly used (e.g., solving
x
various values of c, d, a, and k, using technol- 3 = 7 by taking the logarithm base 10 of
ogy, describe the effects of changing these both sides)
parameters in terms of transformations, and n
Sample problem: Solve 300(1.05) = 600 and
make connections to the transformations of
other functions such as polynomial functions,
2
x+ 2
2x = 12 either by finding a common
base or by taking logarithms, and explain
exponential functions, and trigonometric
your choice of method in each case.
functions.
3.3 solve simple logarithmic equations in one
2.4 pose problems based on real-world applica-
variable algebraically [e.g., log 3 (5x + 6) = 2,
tions of exponential and logarithmic functions
log10(x + 1) = 1]
(e.g., exponential growth and decay, the
Richter scale, the pH scale, the decibel scale), 3.4 solve problems involving exponential and
and solve these and other such problems by logarithmic equations algebraically, includ-
using a given graph or a graph generated ing problems arising from real-world
with technology from a table of values or applications
from its equation
Sample problem: The pH or acidity of a solu-
Sample problem: The pH or acidity of a solution is given by the equation pH = logC,
tion is given by the equation pH = logC, where C is the concentration of [H +] ions in
where C is the concentration of [H +] ions in multiples of M = 1 mol/L. You are given a
multiples of M = 1 mol/L. Use graphing solution of hydrochloric acid with a pH of 1.7

software to graph this function. What is the and asked to increase the pH of the solution
change in pH if the solution is diluted from a by 1.4. Determine how much you must dilute
concentration of 0.1M to a concentration of the solution. Does your answer differ if you
0.01M? From 0.001M to 0.0001M? Describe start with a pH of 2.2?
the change in pH when the concentration of
1
any acidic solution is reduced to of its
10
original concentration. Rearrange the given
equation to determine concentration as a
function of pH.
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B. TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS
Advanced Functions
1. demonstrate an understanding of the meaning and application of radian measure;

2. make connections between trigonometric ratios and the graphical and algebraic representations of
the corresponding trigonometric functions and between trigonometric functions and their reciprocals,
and use these connections to solve problems;
3. solve problems involving trigonometric equations and prove trigonometric identities.
1. Understanding and Applying 2. Connecting Graphs and Equations

Radian Measure of Trigonometric Functions
By the end of this course, students will: By the end of this course, students will: MHF4U
1.1 recognize the radian as an alternative unit to 2.1 sketch the graphs of f(x) = sin x and f(x) = cos x
the degree for angle measurement, define the for angle measures expressed in radians, and
radian measure of an angle as the length of determine and describe some key properties
the arc that subtends this angle at the centre (e.g., period of 2, amplitude of 1) in terms of
of a unit circle, and develop and apply the radians
relationship between radian and degree
2.2 make connections between the tangent ratio
measure
and the tangent function by using technology
1.2 represent radian measure in terms of (e.g., to graph the relationship between angles in
radians and their tangent ratios and defining
radians, 2 radians) and as a rational number
3 this relationship as the function f(x) = tan x,
(e.g., 1.05 radians, 6.28 radians) and describe key properties of the tangent
function
1.3 determine, with technology, the primary
trigonometric ratios (i.e., sine, cosine, tangent) 2.3 graph, with technology and using the primary
and the reciprocal trigonometric ratios (i.e., trigonometric functions, the reciprocal
cosecant, secant, cotangent) of angles trigonometric functions (i.e., cosecant, secant,
expressed in radian measure cotangent) for angle measures expressed in
radians, determine and describe key proper-
1.4 determine, without technology, the exact ties of the reciprocal functions (e.g., state the
values of the primary trigonometric ratios
domain, range, and period, and identify and
and the reciprocal trigonometric ratios for
explain the occurrence of asymptotes), and
recognize notations used to represent the
the special angles 0, , , , , and their
6 4 3 2
reciprocal functions [e.g., the reciprocal of
multiples less than or equal to 2

f(x) = sin x can be represented using csc x,
1 1
, or , but not using f 1(x) or sin1 x,
f(x) sin x
which represent the inverse function]
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2.4 determine the amplitude, period, and phase
shift of sinusoidal functions whose equations 3. Solving Trigonometric Equations
are given in the form f(x) = a sin (k(x d)) + c
or f(x) = a cos(k(x d)) + c, with angles By the end of this course, students will:
expressed in radians 3.1 recognize equivalent trigonometric expressions

2.5 sketch graphs of y = a sin (k(x d)) + c and [e.g., by using the angles in a right triangle

y = a cos(k(x d)) + c by applying trans-
formations to the graphs of f(x) = sin x and
to recognize that sin x and cos (
2 )
x are
f(x) = cos x with angles expressed in radians, equivalent; by using transformations to

and state the period, amplitude, and phase
shift of the transformed functions
(
recognize that cos x +
2 )and sin x are
equivalent], and verify equivalence using

Sample problem: Transform the graph of graphing technology
f(x) = cos x to sketch g(x) = 3 cos (2x) 1,
and state the period, amplitude, and phase 3.2 explore the algebraic development of the
shift of each function. compound angle formulas (e.g., verify the
formulas in numerical examples, using tech-
2.6 represent a sinusoidal function with an nology; follow a demonstration of the alge-
equation, given its graph or its properties, braic development [student reproduction of
with angles expressed in radians the development of the general case is not
Sample problem: A sinusoidal function has required]), and use the formulas to determine
an amplitude of 2 units, a period of , and a exact values of trigonometric ratios [e.g.,
maximum at (0, 3). Represent the function
with an equation in two different ways.
determining the exact value of sin ( )
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by
first rewriting it in terms of special angles
2.7 pose problems based on applications involv-
ing a trigonometric function with domain as sin (4
]
6 )
expressed in radians (e.g., seasonal changes in
temperature, heights of tides, hours of day- 3.3 recognize that trigonometric identities are
light, displacements for oscillating springs), equations that are true for every value in the
and solve these and other such problems by domain (i.e., a counter-example can be used
using a given graph or a graph generated to show that an equation is not an identity),
with or without technology from a table of prove trigonometric identities through the
values or from its equation application of reasoning skills, using a variety
sin x
Sample problem: The population size, P, of relationships (e.g., tan x = cos x ;
of owls (predators) in a certain region can sin 2 x + cos 2 x = 1; the reciprocal identities;
be modelled by the function the compound angle formulas), and verify
t
P(t) = 1000 + 100 sin ( )
12
, where t represents identities using technology
the time in months. The population size, p, Sample problem: Use the compound angle
of mice (prey) in the same region is given by formulas to prove the double angle formulas.
t
p(t) = 20 000 + 4000 cos ( )
12
. Sketch the 3.4 solve linear and quadratic trigonometric equa-
tions, with and without graphing technology,
graphs of these functions, and pose and
for the domain of real values from 0 to 2,
solve problems involving the relationships
and solve related problems
between the two populations over time.
Sample problem: Solve the following trigono-
metric equations for 0 x 2, and verify by
graphing with technology: 2 sin x + 1 = 0;
2 sin 2 x + sin x 1 = 0; sin x = cos 2x;
1
cos 2x = .
2
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C. POLYNOMIAL AND RATIONAL
FUNCTIONS
Advanced Functions
1. identify and describe some key features of polynomial functions, and make connections between the
numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of polynomial functions;
2. identify and describe some key features of the graphs of rational functions, and represent rational
functions graphically;
3. solve problems involving polynomial and simple rational equations graphically and algebraically;
4. demonstrate an understanding of solving polynomial and simple rational inequalities.
1.3 describe key features of the graphs of poly- MHF4U
1. Connecting Graphs and Equations nomial functions (e.g., the domain and range,
of Polynomial Functions the shape of the graphs, the end behaviour of
the functions for very large positive or nega-
By the end of this course, students will: tive x-values)
1.1 recognize a polynomial expression (i.e., a Sample problem: Describe and compare the
series of terms where each term is the product key features of the graphs of the functions
of a constant and a power of x with a non- f(x) = x, f(x) = x 2, f(x) = x 3, f(x) = x 3 + x 2,
negative integral exponent, such as and f(x) = x 3 + x.
x3 5x 2 + 2x 1); recognize the equation of
1.4 distinguish polynomial functions from
a polynomial function, give reasons why it
sinusoidal and exponential functions [e.g.,
is a function, and identify linear and quad- x
f(x) = sin x, g(x) = 2 ], and compare and
ratic functions as examples of polynomial
contrast the graphs of various polynomial
functions
functions with the graphs of other types of
1.2 compare, through investigation using graph- functions
ing technology, the numeric, graphical, and
1.5 make connections, through investigation
algebraic representations of polynomial (i.e.,
using graphing technology (e.g., dynamic
linear, quadratic, cubic, quartic) functions
geometry software), between a polynomial
(e.g., compare finite differences in tables of
function given in factored form [e.g.,
values; investigate the effect of the degree of a
f(x) = 2(x 3)(x + 2)(x 1)] and the
POLYNOMIAL AND RATIONAL FUNCTIONS
polynomial function on the shape of its graph

x-intercepts of its graph, and sketch the
and the maximum number of x-intercepts;
graph of a polynomial function given in
investigate the effect of varying the sign of the
factored form using its key features (e.g.,
leading coefficient on the end behaviour of
by determining intercepts and end beha-
the function for very large positive or nega-
viour; by locating positive and negative
tive x-values)
regions using test values between and on
Sample problem: Investigate the maximum either side of the x-intercepts)
number of x-intercepts for linear, quadratic,
Sample problem: Investigate, using graphing
cubic, and quartic functions using graphing
technology, the x-intercepts and the shapes
technology.
of the graphs of polynomial functions with
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one or more repeated factors, for example, 1.9 determine, through investigation, and compare
f(x) = (x 2)(x 3), f(x) = (x 2)(x 2)(x 3), the properties of even and odd polynomial
f(x) = (x 2)(x 2)(x 2)(x 3), and functions [e.g., symmetry about the y-axis
f(x) = (x + 2)(x + 2)(x 2)(x 2)(x 3),
or the origin; the power of each term; the

by considering whether the factor is number of x-intercepts; f(x) = f( x) or
repeated an even or an odd number of f( x) = f(x)], and determine whether a given
times. Use your conclusions to sketch polynomial function is even, odd, or neither
f(x) = (x + 1)(x + 1)(x 3)(x 3), and verify
Sample problem: Investigate numerically,
using technology.
graphically, and algebraically, with and with-
1.6 determine, through investigation using tech- out technology, the conditions under which
nology, the roles of the parameters a, k, d, and an even function has an even number of
c in functions of the form y = af (k(x d)) + c, x-intercepts.
and describe these roles in terms of transforma-
tions on the graphs of f(x) = x 3 and f(x) = x 4
(i.e., vertical and horizontal translations; 2. Connecting Graphs and Equations
reflections in the axes; vertical and horizontal of Rational Functions
stretches and compressions to and from the
x- and y-axes) By the end of this course, students will:
Sample problem: Investigate, using technol- 2.1 determine, through investigation with and
ogy, the graph of f(x) = 2(x d) 3 + c for without technology, key features (i.e., vertical
various values of d and c, and describe and horizontal asymptotes, domain and
the effects of changing d and c in terms of range, intercepts, positive/negative intervals,
transformations. increasing/decreasing intervals) of the graphs
of rational functions that are the reciprocals of
1.7 determine an equation of a polynomial func-
linear and quadratic functions, and make con-
tion that satisfies a given set of conditions (e.g.,
nections between the algebraic and graphical
degree of the polynomial, intercepts, points
representations of these rational functions [e.g.,
on the function), using methods appropriate
to the situation (e.g., using the x-intercepts of 1
make connections between f(x) = 2
the function; using a trial-and-error process x 4
with a graphing calculator or graphing soft- and its graph by using graphing technology
ware; using finite differences), and recognize and by reasoning that there are vertical
that there may be more than one polynomial asymptotes at x = 2 and x = 2 and a hori-
function that can satisfy a given set of condi- zontal asymptote at y = 0 and that the func-
tions (e.g., an infinite number of polynomial tion maintains the same sign as f(x) = x 2 4]
functions satisfy the condition that they have Sample problem: Investigate, with technology,
three given x-intercepts) the key features of the graphs of families of
Sample problem: Determine an equation for rational functions of the form
a fifth-degree polynomial function that inter- 1 1

f(x) = and f(x) = 2 ,
sects the x-axis at only 5, 1, and 5, and x+n x +n
sketch the graph of the function. where n is an integer, and make connections
between the equations and key features of
1.8 determine the equation of the family of poly- the graphs.
nomial functions with a given set of zeros
and of the member of the family that passes 2.2 determine, through investigation with and
through another given point [e.g., a family without technology, key features (i.e., vertical
of polynomial functions of degree 3 with and horizontal asymptotes, domain and
zeros 5, 3, and 2 is defined by the equation range, intercepts, positive/negative intervals,
f(x) = k(x 5)(x + 3)(x + 2), where k is a real increasing/decreasing intervals) of the graphs
number, k 0; the member of the family of rational functions that have linear expres-
that passes through ( 1, 24) is sions in the numerator and denominator
f(x) = 2(x 5)(x + 3)(x + 2)] 2x x2
[e.g., f(x) = , h(x) = ], and
x3 3x + 4
Sample problem: Investigate, using graphing
make connections between the algebraic and
technology, and determine a polynomial
graphical representations of these rational
function that can be used to model the func-
functions
tion f(x) = sin x over the interval 0 x 2.
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Sample problem: Investigate, using graphing 3.4 solve polynomial equations in one variable,
technology, key features of the graphs of the of degree no higher than four (e.g.,
family of rational functions of the form 2x3 3x2 + 8x 12 = 0), by selecting and
8x applying strategies (i.e., common factoring,
f(x) = for n = 1, 2, 4, and 8, and make
nx + 1 difference of squares, trinomial factoring,
connections between the equations and the factoring by grouping, remainder theorem,
asymptotes.
Advanced Functions
factor theorem), and verify solutions using
technology (e.g., using computer algebra
2.3 sketch the graph of a simple rational function
systems to determine the roots; using graph-
using its key features, given the algebraic rep-
ing technology to determine the x-intercepts
resentation of the function
of the graph of the corresponding polynomial
function)
3. Solving Polynomial and Rational 3.5 determine, through investigation using tech-
Equations nology (e.g., graphing calculator, computer
algebra systems), the connection between
By the end of this course, students will: the real roots of a rational equation and the
x-intercepts of the graph of the corresponding
3.1 make connections, through investigation using rational function, and describe this connection
technology (e.g., computer algebra systems),
x2
between the polynomial function f(x), the [e.g., the real root of the equation =0
x3
divisor x a, the remainder from the division
is 2, which is the x-intercept of the function
f(x) x2 1
, and f(a) to verify the remainder theorem f(x) = ; the equation = 0 has no
xa x3 x3
and the factor theorem 1
real roots, and the function f(x) = does
x3 MHF4U
Sample problem: Divide not intersect the x-axis]
f(x) = x4 + 4x3 x2 16x 14 by x a for
3.6 solve simple rational equations in one variable
various integral values of a using a computer
algebraically, and verify solutions using tech-
algebra system. Compare the remainder from
nology (e.g., using computer algebra systems
each division with f(a).
to determine the roots; using graphing tech-
3.2 factor polynomial expressions in one variable, nology to determine the x-intercepts of the
of degree no higher than four, by selecting graph of the corresponding rational function)
and applying strategies (i.e., common factor-
3.7 solve problems involving applications of
ing, difference of squares, trinomial factoring,
polynomial and simple rational functions and
factoring by grouping, remainder theorem,
equations [e.g., problems involving the factor
factor theorem)
theorem or remainder theorem, such as deter-
Sample problem: Factor: x3 + 2x2 x 2; mining the values of k for which the function
x4 6x3 + 4x2 + 6x 5. f(x) = x3 + 6x2 + kx 4 gives the same remain-
der when divided by x 1 and x + 2]
3.3 determine, through investigation using tech-
nology (e.g., graphing calculator, computer Sample problem: Use long division to express
algebra systems), the connection between the x 2 + 3x 5
the given function f(x) = as the
real roots of a polynomial equation and the x1
x-intercepts of the graph of the corresponding sum of a polynomial function and a rational
polynomial function, and describe this con- A
POLYNOMIAL AND RATIONAL FUNCTIONS
function of the form (where A is a

nection [e.g., the real roots of the equation x1
x4 13x2 + 36 = 0 are the x-intercepts of the constant), make a conjecture about the rela-
graph of f(x) = x4 13x2 + 36] tionship between the given function and the
polynomial function for very large positive
Sample problem: Describe the relationship
and negative x-values, and verify your con-
between the x-intercepts of the graphs of
jecture using graphing technology.
linear and quadratic functions and the real
roots of the corresponding equations.
Investigate, using technology, whether this
relationship exists for polynomial functions
of higher degree.
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4. Solving Inequalities

4.1 explain, for polynomial and simple rational

functions, the difference between the solution
to an equation in one variable and the solu-
tion to an inequality in one variable, and
demonstrate that given solutions satisfy an
inequality (e.g., demonstrate numerically
and graphically that the solution to
1 4
< 5 is x < 1 or x > );
x +1 5
4.2 determine solutions to polynomial inequali-
ties in one variable [e.g., solve f(x) 0, where
f(x) = x 3 x 2 + 3x 9] and to simple rational
inequalities in one variable by graphing the
corresponding functions, using graphing tech-
nology, and identifying intervals for which x
satisfies the inequalities
4.3 solve linear inequalities and factorable poly-

nomial inequalities in one variable (e.g.,
x 3 + x 2 > 0) in a variety of ways (e.g., by deter-
mining intervals using x-intercepts and evalu-
ating the corresponding function for a single
x-value within each interval; by factoring the
polynomial and identifying the conditions for
which the product satisfies the inequality),
and represent the solutions on a number line
or algebraically (e.g., for the inequality
x4 5x 2 + 4 < 0, the solution represented
algebraically is 2 < x < 1 or 1 < x < 2)
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D. CHARACTERISTICS OF FUNCTIONS
Advanced Functions
1. demonstrate an understanding of average and instantaneous rate of change, and determine,

numerically and graphically, and interpret the average rate of change of a function over a given
interval and the instantaneous rate of change of a function at a given point;
2. determine functions that result from the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of two
functions and from the composition of two functions, describe some properties of the resulting
functions, and solve related problems;
3. compare the characteristics of functions, and solve problems by modelling and reasoning with
functions, including problems with solutions that are not accessible by standard algebraic techniques.
Sample problem: John rides his bicycle at a
1. Understanding Rates of Change constant cruising speed along a flat road. He MHF4U
then decelerates (i.e., decreases speed) as he
By the end of this course, students will: climbs a hill. At the top, he accelerates (i.e.,
1.1 gather, interpret, and describe information increases speed) on a flat road back to his
about real-world applications of rates of constant cruising speed, and he then acceler-
change, and recognize different ways of ates down a hill. Finally, he comes to another
representing rates of change (e.g., in words, hill and glides to a stop as he starts to climb.
numerically, graphically, algebraically) Sketch a graph of Johns speed versus time
and a graph of his distance travelled versus
1.2 recognize that the rate of change for a func- time.
tion is a comparison of changes in the depen-
dent variable to changes in the independent 1.4 calculate and interpret average rates of change
variable, and distinguish situations in which of functions (e.g., linear, quadratic, exponential,
the rate of change is zero, constant, or chang- sinusoidal) arising from real-world applications
ing by examining applications, including (e.g., in the natural, physical, and social sciences),
those arising from real-world situations (e.g., given various representations of the functions
rate of change of the area of a circle as the (e.g., tables of values, graphs, equations)
radius increases, inflation rates, the rising Sample problem: Fluorine-20 is a radioactive
trend in graduation rates among Aboriginal substance that decays over time. At time 0,
youth, speed of a cruising aircraft, speed of a the mass of a sample of the substance is 20 g.
cyclist climbing a hill, infection rates) The mass decreases to 10 g after 11 s, to 5 g
Sample problem: The population of bacteria after 22 s, and to 2.5 g after 33 s. Compare
in a sample is 250 000 at 1:00 p.m., 500 000 at the average rate of change over the 33-s
3:00 p.m., and 1 000 000 at 5:00 p.m. Compare interval with the average rate of change over
methods used to calculate the change in consecutive 11-s intervals.
the population and the rate of change in the 1.5 recognize examples of instantaneous rates of
population between 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Is change arising from real-world situations, and
the rate of change constant? Explain your make connections between instantaneous
reasoning. rates of change and average rates of change
1.3 sketch a graph that represents a relationship (e.g., an average rate of change can be used to
involving rate of change, as described in approximate an instantaneous rate of change)
words, and verify with technology (e.g.,
motion sensor) when possible
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Sample problem: In general, does the speedo- arising from real-world applications, by using
meter of a car measure instantaneous rate of numerical and graphical methods (e.g., by
change (i.e., instantaneous speed) or average using graphing technology to graph a tangent
rate of change (i.e., average speed)? Describe and measure its slope)
situations in which the instantaneous speed
Sample problem: The height, h metres, of a
and the average speed would be the same.
ball above the ground can be modelled by
1.6 determine, through investigation using various the function h(t) = 5t 2 + 20t, where t is
representations of relationships (e.g., tables of the time in seconds. Use average speeds to
values, graphs, equations), approximate instan- determine the approximate instantaneous
taneous rates of change arising from real-world speed at t = 3.
applications (e.g., in the natural, physical, and
social sciences) by using average rates of
change and reducing the interval over which 2. Combining Functions
the average rate of change is determined
Sample problem: The distance, d metres,
travelled by a falling object in t seconds is 2.1 determine, through investigation using graph-
represented by d = 5t 2. When t = 3, the ing technology, key features (e.g., domain,
instantaneous speed of the object is 30 m/s. range, maximum/minimum points, number
Compare the average speeds over different of zeros) of the graphs of functions created by
time intervals starting at t = 3 with the adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing
instantaneous speed when t = 3. Use your functions [e.g., f(x) = 2 x sin 4x, g(x) = x 2 + 2 x,
observations to select an interval that can be sin x
h(x) = ], and describe factors that affect
used to provide a good approximation of the cos x
instantaneous speed at t = 3. these properties
1.7 make connections, through investigation, Sample problem: Investigate the effect of
between the slope of a secant on the graph the behaviours of f(x) = sin x, f(x) = sin 2x,
of a function (e.g., quadratic, exponential, and f(x) = sin 4x on the shape of
sinusoidal) and the average rate of change f(x) = sin x + sin 2x + sin 4x.
of the function over an interval, and between
2.2 recognize real-world applications of combi-
the slope of the tangent to a point on the
nations of functions (e.g., the motion of a
graph of a function and the instantaneous
damped pendulum can be represented by a
rate of change of the function at that point
function that is the product of a trigonometric
Sample problem: Use tangents to investigate function and an exponential function; the fre-
the behaviour of a function when the instan- quencies of tones associated with the numbers
taneous rate of change is zero, positive, or on a telephone involve the addition of two
negative. trigonometric functions), and solve related
problems graphically
1.8 determine, through investigation using a vari-
ety of tools and strategies (e.g., using a table Sample problem: The rate at which a conta-
of values to calculate slopes of secants or minant leaves a storm sewer and enters a
graphing secants and measuring their slopes lake depends on two factors: the concentra-
with technology), the approximate slope of tion of the contaminant in the water from the
the tangent to a given point on the graph of sewer and the rate at which the water leaves
a function (e.g., quadratic, exponential, sinu- the sewer. Both of these factors vary with
soidal) by using the slopes of secants through time. The concentration of the contaminant,
the given point (e.g., investigating the slopes in kilograms per cubic metre of water, is
of secants that approach the tangent at that given by c(t) = t 2, where t is in seconds. The
point more and more closely), and make con- rate at which water leaves the sewer, in cubic
nections to average and instantaneous rates 1
metres per second, is given by w(t) = 4 .
of change t + 10
Determine the time at which the contaminant
1.9 solve problems involving average and instan- leaves the sewer and enters the lake at the
taneous rates of change, including problems maximum rate.
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2.3 determine, through investigation, and explain Determine algebraically c(v(t)), the rate of
some properties (i.e., odd, even, or neither; gasoline consumption as a function of time.
increasing/decreasing behaviours) of functions Determine, using technology, the time when
formed by adding, subtracting, multiplying, the car is running most economically during
and dividing general functions [e.g., a four-hour trip.
f(x) + g(x), f(x)g(x)]
2.7 demonstrate, by giving examples for func-
Advanced Functions
Sample problem: Investigate algebraically, tions represented in a variety of ways (e.g.,
and verify numerically and graphically, function machines, graphs, equations), the
whether the product of two functions is even property that the composition of a function
or odd if the two functions are both even or and its inverse function maps a number onto
both odd, or if one function is even and the itself [i.e., f 1( f(x)) = x and f( f 1(x)) = x
other is odd. demonstrate that the inverse function is the
reverse process of the original function and
2.4 determine the composition of two functions
that it undoes what the function does]
[i.e., f(g(x))] numerically (i.e., by using a table
of values) and graphically, with technology, 2.8 make connections, through investigation
for functions represented in a variety of ways using technology, between transformations
(e.g., function machines, graphs, equations), (i.e., vertical and horizontal translations;
and interpret the composition of two func- reflections in the axes; vertical and horizontal
tions in real-world applications stretches and compressions to and from the
Sample problem: For a car travelling at a con- x- and y-axes) of simple functions f(x) [e.g.,
stant speed, the distance driven, d kilometres, f(x) = x 3 + 20, f(x) = sin x, f(x) = log x] and
is represented by d(t) = 80t, where t is the the composition of these functions with a
time in hours. The cost of gasoline, in dollars, linear function of the form g(x) = A(x + B)
for the drive is represented by C(d) = 0.09d. Sample problem: Compare the graph of MHF4U
Determine numerically and interpret C(d(5)), f(x) = x2 with the graphs of f(g(x)) and
and describe the relationship represented by g( f(x)), where g(x) = 2(x d), for various
C(d(t)). values of d. Describe the effects of d in
terms of transformations of f(x).
2.5 determine algebraically the composition of
two functions [i.e., f(g(x))], verify that f(g(x))
is not always equal to g( f(x)) [e.g., by deter- 3. Using Function Models to Solve
mining f(g(x)) and g( f(x)), given f(x) = x + 1
Problems
and g(x) = 2x], and state the domain [i.e., by
defining f(g(x)) for those x-values for which
g(x) is defined and for which it is included in By the end of this course, students will:
the domain of f(x)] and the range of the com- 3.1 compare, through investigation using a vari-
position of two functions ety of tools and strategies (e.g., graphing with
Sample problem: Determine f(g(x)) and g( f(x)) technology; comparing algebraic representa-
given f(x) = cos x and g(x) = 2x + 1, state the tions; comparing finite differences in tables of
domain and range of f(g(x)) and g( f(x)), com- values) the characteristics (e.g., key features of
pare f(g(x)) with g( f(x)) algebraically, and the graphs, forms of the equations) of various
verify numerically and graphically with functions (i.e., polynomial, rational, trigono-
technology. metric, exponential, logarithmic)
2.6 solve problems involving the composition of 3.2 solve graphically and numerically equations
two functions, including problems arising and inequalities whose solutions are not
accessible by standard algebraic techniques
from real-world applications

x
Sample problem: The speed of a car, v kilo- Sample problem: Solve: 2x2 < 2 ; cos x = x,
metres per hour, at a time of t hours is repre- with x in radians.
sented by v(t) = 40 + 3t + t 2. The rate of
3.3 solve problems, using a variety of tools and
gasoline consumption of the car, c litres per
strategies, including problems arising from
kilometre, at a speed of v kilometres per hour
real-world applications, by reasoning with
v 2
is represented by c(v) = (
500 )
0.1 + 0.15. functions and by applying concepts and
procedures involving functions (e.g., by
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constructing a function model from data,
using the model to determine mathematical
results, and interpreting and communicating
the results within the context of the problem)

Sample problem: The pressure of a car tire
with a slow leak is given in the following
table of values:
Time, t (min) Pressure, P (kPa)

0 400
5 335
10 295
15 255
20 225
25 195
30 170
Use technology to investigate linear, quad-

ratic, and exponential models for the relation-
ship of the tire pressure and time, and describe
how well each model fits the data. Use each
model to predict the pressure after 60 min.
Which model gives the most realistic
answer?
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Calculus and Vectors,
Grade 12
University Preparation MCV4U
This course builds on students previous experience with functions and their developing
understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and
algebraic representations of vectors and representations of lines and planes in three-
dimensional space; broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the
derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions; and
apply these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships. Students
will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior
mathematics. This course is intended for students who choose to pursue careers in fields
such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business, including those
students who will be required to take a university-level calculus, linear algebra, or
physics course.
Note: The new Advanced Functions course (MHF4U) must be taken prior to or
concurrently with Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U).
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Representing

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A. RATE OF CHANGE
Calculus and Vectors

1. demonstrate an understanding of rate of change by making connections between average rate of

change over an interval and instantaneous rate of change at a point, using the slopes of secants and
tangents and the concept of the limit;
2. graph the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, and exponential functions, and make connections
between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of a function and its derivative;
3. verify graphically and algebraically the rules for determining derivatives; apply these rules to
determine the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions,
and simple combinations of functions; and solve related problems.
1.3 make connections, with or without graphing
1. Investigating Instantaneous Rate technology, between an approximate value MCV4U
of Change at a Point of the instantaneous rate of change at a given
point on the graph of a smooth function and
By the end of this course, students will: average rates of change over intervals contain-
ing the point (i.e., by using secants through the
1.1 describe examples of real-world applications
given point on a smooth curve to approach
of rates of change, represented in a variety of
the tangent at that point, and determining the
ways (e.g., in words, numerically, graphically,
slopes of the approaching secants to approxi-
algebraically)
mate the slope of the tangent)
1.2 describe connections between the average rate
1.4 recognize, through investigation with or
of change of a function that is smooth (i.e.,
without technology, graphical and numerical
continuous with no corners) over an interval
examples of limits, and explain the reasoning
and the slope of the corresponding secant,
involved (e.g., the value of a function
and between the instantaneous rate of change
approaching an asymptote, the value of the
of a smooth function at a point and the slope
ratio of successive terms in the Fibonacci
of the tangent at that point
sequence)
Sample problem: Given the graph of f(x)
Sample problem: Use appropriate technology
shown below, explain why the instantaneous
to investigate the limiting value of the terms
rate of change of the function cannot be
1 1 1 2 1 3
determined at point P.
1 4
(
in the sequence 1 + ) (
1
, 1+
2) (
, 1+
3 ),
y (1+
4) , , and the limiting value of the series
P 1 1 1 1
4x1 4x + 4x 4x + 4x .
3 5 7 9
3
1.5 make connections, for a function that is smooth
over the interval a x a + h, between the
x average rate of change of the function over
3 3 this interval and the value of the expression
RATE OF CHANGE
f(a + h) f(a)
, and between the instantaneous
3
h
rate of change of the function at x = a and the
f(a + h) f(a)
value of the limit lim
h0 h
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dy
Sample problem: What does the limit the graphs of f(x) and f (x) or y and
dx
f(4 + h) f(4)
lim = 8 indicate about the [e.g., when f(x) is linear, f (x) is constant;
h0 h when f(x) is quadratic, f (x) is linear; when
graph of the function f(x) = x 2 ? The graph of f(x) is cubic, f (x) is quadratic]
a general function y = f(x)?
Sample problem: Investigate, using patterning
1.6 compare, through investigation, the calcula- strategies and graphing technology, relation-
tion of instantaneous rates of change at a ships between the equation of a polynomial
point (a, f(a)) for polynomial functions function of degree no higher than 3 and the
[e.g., f(x) = x 2, f(x) = x 3 ], with and without equation of its derivative.
f(a + h) f(a)
simplifying the expression 2.3 determine the derivatives of polynomial func-
h
tions by simplifying the algebraic expression
before substituting values of h that approach
f(x + h) f(x)
zero [e.g., for f(x) = x 2 at x = 3, by determining and then taking the limit of the
h
f(3 + 1) f(3) f(3 + 0.1) f(3) simplified expression as h approaches zero
= 7, = 6.1,
1 0.1
lim f(x + h) f(x)
f(3 + 0.01) f(3) [i.e., determining hlim
0 ]
= 6.01, and h0 h
0.01
f(3 + 0.001) f(3)
= 6.001, and nology, the graph of the derivative f (x) or
0.001
f(3 + h) f(3) dy
by first simplifying as of a given sinusoidal function [i.e.,
h dx
2 2
(3 + h) 3 f(x) = sin x, f(x) = cos x] (e.g., by generating
= 6 + h and then substituting
h a table of values showing the instantaneous
the same values of h to give the same results] rate of change of the function for various values
of x and graphing the ordered pairs; by using
dynamic geometry software to verify graphi-
2. Investigating the Concept of the cally that when f(x) = sin x, f (x) = cos x, and
Derivative Function when f(x) = cos x, f (x) = sin x; by using
a motion sensor to compare the displacement
By the end of this course, students will: and velocity of a pendulum)
2.1 determine numerically and graphically the 2.5 determine, through investigation using tech-
intervals over which the instantaneous rate nology, the graph of the derivative f (x) or
of change is positive, negative, or zero for a dy
function that is smooth over these intervals of a given exponential function [i.e.,
dx
(e.g., by using graphing technology to exam-
f(x) = a x (a > 0, a 1)] [e.g., by generating a
ine the table of values and the slopes of tan-
gents for a function whose equation is given; table of values showing the instantaneous rate
by examining a given graph), and describe the of change of the function for various values
behaviour of the instantaneous rate of change of x and graphing the ordered pairs; by using
at and between local maxima and minima dynamic geometry software to verify that
x
when f(x) = a , f (x) = kf(x)], and make con-
Sample problem: Given a smooth function nections between the graphs of f(x) and f (x)
for which the slope of the tangent is always dy
positive, explain how you know that the or y and [e.g., f(x) and f (x) are both
dx
function is increasing. Give an example of f (x)
exponential; the ratio is constant, or
such a function. f(x)
f (x) = kf(x); f (x) is a vertical stretch from
2.2 generate, through investigation using tech-
the x-axis of f(x)]
nology, a table of values showing the instan-
taneous rate of change of a polynomial Sample problem: Graph, with technology,
function, f(x), for various values of x (e.g., f(x) = a x (a > 0, a 1) and f (x) on the same
construct a tangent to the function, measure set of axes for various values of a (e.g., 1.7,
its slope, and create a slider or animation to 2.0, 2.3, 3.0, 3.5). For each value of a,
move the point of tangency), graph the f (x)
investigate the ratio for various values
ordered pairs, recognize that the graph f(x)
represents a function called the derivative, of x, and explain how you can use this ratio
dy to determine the slopes of tangents to f(x).
f (x) or , and make connections between
dx
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nology, the exponential function f(x) = a
x 3. Investigating the Properties of
(a > 0, a 1) for which f (x) = f(x) (e.g., by Derivatives
using graphing technology to create a slider
that varies the value of a in order to deter- By the end of this course, students will:
mine the exponential function whose graph is
3.1 verify the power rule for functions of the form

the same as the graph of its derivative), iden- n
f(x) = x , where n is a natural number [e.g., by
tify the number e to be the value of a for which
x x determining the equations of the derivatives
f (x) = f(x) [i.e., given f(x) = e , f (x) = e ], and
of the functions f(x) = x, f(x) = x 2, f(x) = x 3 ,
recognize that for the exponential function
x and f(x) = x 4 algebraically using
f(x) = e the slope of the tangent at any point
on the function is equal to the value of the f(x + h) f(x)
lim and graphically using slopes
function at that point h0 h
of tangents]
Sample problem: Use graphing technology to
determine an approximate value of e by graph- 3.2 verify the constant, constant multiple, sum,
x and difference rules graphically and numeri-
ing f(x) = a (a > 0, a 1) for various values
of a, comparing the slope of the tangent at a cally [e.g., by using the function g(x) = kf(x)
point with the value of the function at that and comparing the graphs of g(x) and kf(x);
point, and identifying the value of a for which by using a table of values to verify that
they are equal. f (x) + g(x) = ( f + g)(x), given f(x) = x and
g(x) = 3x], and read and interpret proofs
2.7 recognize that the natural logarithmic func- f(x + h) f(x)
tion f(x) = log e x, also written as f(x) = ln x, involving lim of the constant,
h0 h
is the inverse of the exponential function constant multiple, sum, and difference rules
x
f(x) = e , and make connections between (student reproduction of the development of MCV4U
x
f(x) = ln x and f(x) = e [e.g., f(x) = ln x the general case is not required)
x
reverses what f(x) = e does; their graphs are
reflections of each other in the line y = x; the Sample problem: The amounts of water flow-
lnx x ing into two barrels are represented by the
composition of the two functions, e or ln e ,
lnx functions f (t) and g(t). Explain what f (t),
maps x onto itself, that is, e = x and
x g(t), f (t) + g(t), and ( f + g)(t) represent.
ln e = x]
Explain how you can use this context to veri-
2.8 verify, using technology (e.g., calculator, fy the sum rule, f (t) + g(t) = ( f + g)(t).
graphing technology), that the derivative
x 3.3 determine algebraically the derivatives of
of the exponential function f(x) = a is
x polynomial functions, and use these deriva-
f (x) = a ln a for various values of a [e.g.,
x tives to determine the instantaneous rate of
verifying numerically for f(x) = 2 that
x change at a point and to determine point(s)
f (x) = 2 ln 2 by using a calculator to show
h at which a given rate of change occurs
(2 1) x
that lim is ln 2 or by graphing f(x) = 2 , Sample problem: Determine algebraically the
h0 h
determining the value of the slope and the derivative of f(x) = 2x 3 + 3x 2 and the point(s)
value of the function for specific x-values, and at which the slope of the tangent is 36.
f (x)
comparing the ratio with ln 2] 3.4 verify that the power rule applies to functions
f(x) of the form f(x) = x n, where n is a rational
x
Sample problem: Given f(x) = e , verify number [e.g., by comparing values of the
1
numerically with technology using slopes of tangents to the function f(x) = x 2
x+h
(e e x) with values of the derivative function deter-
lim that f (x) = f(x) ln e.
h0 h mined using the power rule], and verify
RATE OF CHANGE
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algebraically the chain rule using monomial
functions [e.g., by determining the same
1
derivative for f(x) = (5x 3) 3 by using the chain
rule and by differentiating the simplified

1
form, f(x) = 5 3 x] and the product rule using
polynomial functions [e.g., by determining the
same derivative for f(x) = (3x + 2)(2x 2 1) by
using the product rule and by differentiating
the expanded form f(x) = 6x 3 + 4x 2 3x 2]
Sample problem: Verify the chain rule by
using the product rule to look for patterns in
the derivatives of f(x) = x 2 + 1, f(x) = (x 2 + 1)2,
f(x) = (x 2 + 1)3, and f(x) = (x 2 + 1)4.
3.5 solve problems, using the product and chain

rules, involving the derivatives of polynomial
functions, sinusoidal functions, exponential
functions, rational functions [e.g., by
x2 + 1
expressing f(x) = as the product
x1
f(x) = (x 2 + 1)(x 1) 1], radical functions [e.g.,
by expressing f(x) = x 2 + 5 as the power
1
f(x) = (x 2 + 5) 2 ], and other simple combinations
sin x
of functions [e.g., f(x) = x sin x, f(x) = cos x ]*
*The emphasis of this expectation is on the application of the derivative rules and not on the simplification of resulting complex
algebraic expressions.
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B. DERIVATIVES AND THEIR
APPLICATIONS

1. make connections, graphically and algebraically, between the key features of a function and its first
and second derivatives, and use the connections in curve sketching;
2. solve problems, including optimization problems, that require the use of the concepts and procedures
associated with the derivative, including problems arising from real-world applications and involving
the development of mathematical models.
minima, points of inflection, intervals of con-
cavity) and corresponding features of the
1. Connecting Graphs and Equations graphs of its first and second derivatives MCV4U
of Functions and Their Derivatives (e.g., for an increasing interval of the function,
the first derivative is positive; for a point of
By the end of this course, students will: inflection of the function, the slopes of tangents
change their behaviour from increasing to
1.1 sketch the graph of a derivative function,
decreasing or from decreasing to increasing,
given the graph of a function that is continu-
the first derivative has a maximum or mini-
ous over an interval, and recognize points of
mum, and the second derivative is zero)
inflection of the given function (i.e., points at
which the concavity changes) Sample problem: Investigate, using graphing
technology, connections between key proper-
Sample problem: Investigate the effect on the
ties, such as increasing/decreasing intervals,
graph of the derivative of applying vertical
local maxima and minima, points of inflection,
and horizontal translations to the graph of a
and intervals of concavity, of the functions
given function.
f(x) = 4x + 1, f(x) = x 2 + 3x 10,
1.2 recognize the second derivative as the rate of f(x) = x 3 + 2x 2 3x, and
change of the rate of change (i.e., the rate of f(x) = x 4 + 4x 3 3x 2 18x and the graphs
change of the slope of the tangent), and sketch of their first and second derivatives.
the graphs of the first and second derivatives,
given the graph of a smooth function
1.4 describe key features of a polynomial function,
given information about its first and/or sec-
1.3 determine algebraically the equation of the ond derivatives (e.g., the graph of a deriva-
second derivative f (x) of a polynomial or tive, the sign of a derivative over specific
DERIVATIVES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS
simple rational function f(x), and make intervals, the x-intercepts of a derivative),
connections, through investigation using sketch two or more possible graphs of the
technology, between the key features of the function that are consistent with the given
graph of the function (e.g., increasing/ information, and explain why an infinite
decreasing intervals, local maxima and number of graphs is possible
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Sample problem: The following is the graph of 2.2 make connections between the graphical or
the function g(x). algebraic representations of derivatives and
y real-world applications (e.g., population and
rates of population change, prices and infla-

tion rates, volume and rates of flow, height
and growth rates)
Sample problem: Given a graph of prices
y = g(x)
over time, identify the periods of inflation
2
and deflation, and the time at which the
maximum rate of inflation occurred. Explain
how derivatives helped solve the problem.
x
2 2.3 solve problems, using the derivative, that
involve instantaneous rates of change, includ-
ing problems arising from real-world applica-
If g(x) is the derivative of f(x), and f(0) = 0,
tions (e.g., population growth, radioactive
sketch the graph of f(x). If you are now given
decay, temperature changes, hours of day-
the function equation g(x) = (x 1)(x 3),
light, heights of tides), given the equation
determine the equation of f(x) and describe
of a function*
some features of the equation of f(x). How
would f(x) change graphically and alge- Sample problem: The size of a population of
braically if f(0) = 2? butterflies is given by the function
6000
1.5 sketch the graph of a polynomial function, P(t) = where t is the time in days.
1 + 49(0.6)t
given its equation, by using a variety of
strategies (e.g., using the sign of the first Determine the rate of growth in the popula-
derivative; using the sign of the second tion after 5 days using the derivative, and
derivative; identifying even or odd functions) verify graphically using technology.
to determine its key features (e.g., increasing/ 2.4 solve optimization problems involving poly-
decreasing intervals, intercepts, local maxima nomial, simple rational, and exponential func-
and minima, points of inflection, intervals of tions drawn from a variety of applications,
concavity), and verify using technology including those arising from real-world
situations
2. Solving Problems Using Sample problem: The number of bus riders

Mathematical Models and from the suburbs to downtown per day is
Derivatives represented by 1200(1.15)x, where x is the
fare in dollars. What fare will maximize the
total revenue?
2.5 solve problems arising from real-world appli-
2.1 make connections between the concept of

cations by applying a mathematical model
motion (i.e., displacement, velocity, accelera-
and the concepts and procedures associated
tion) and the concept of the derivative in a
with the derivative to determine mathemati-
variety of ways (e.g., verbally, numerically,
cal results, and interpret and communicate
graphically, algebraically)
the results
Sample problem: Generate a displacement
Sample problem: A bird is foraging for berries.
time graph by walking in front of a motion
If it stays too long in any one patch it will be
sensor connected to a graphing calculator.
spending valuable foraging time looking for
Use your knowledge of derivatives to sketch
the hidden berries, but when it leaves it will
the velocitytime and accelerationtime
have to spend time finding another patch. A
graphs. Verify the sketches by displaying
model for the net amount of food energy in
the graphs on the graphing calculator.
*The emphasis of this expectation is on the application of the derivative rules and not on the simplification of resulting complex
algebraic expressions.
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joules the bird gets if it spends t minutes in a
3000t
patch is E = . Suppose the bird takes
t+4
2 min on average to find each new patch, and
spends negligible energy doing so. How long
should the bird spend in a patch to maximize

its average rate of energy gain over the time
spent flying to a patch and foraging in it?
Use and compare numeric, graphical, and
algebraic strategies to solve this problem.
MCV4U
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C. GEOMETRY AND ALGEBRA
OF VECTORS
1. demonstrate an understanding of vectors in two-space and three-space by representing them

algebraically and geometrically and by recognizing their applications;
2. perform operations on vectors in two-space and three-space, and use the properties of these
operations to solve problems, including those arising from real-world applications;
3. distinguish between the geometric representations of a single linear equation or a system of two
linear equations in two-space and three-space, and determine different geometric configurations
of lines and planes in three-space;
4. represent lines and planes using scalar, vector, and parametric equations, and solve problems
involving distances and intersections.
the representation as a directed line segment
1. Representing Vectors Geometrically of a vector in two-space given in Cartesian
and Algebraically form [e.g., representing the vector (8, 6) as a
directed line segment]
Sample problem: Represent the vector with a
1.1 recognize a vector as a quantity with both magnitude of 8 and a direction of 30 anti-
magnitude and direction, and identify, gather, clockwise to the positive x-axis in Cartesian
and interpret information about real-world form.
applications of vectors (e.g., displacement,
1.4 recognize that points and vectors in three-space
forces involved in structural design, simple
can both be represented using Cartesian coor-
animation of computer graphics, velocity
dinates, and determine the distance between
determined using GPS)
two points and the magnitude of a vector

Sample problem: Position is represented using their Cartesian representations
using vectors. Explain why knowing that
someone is 69 km from Lindsay, Ontario, is
not sufficient to identify their exact position. 2. Operating With Vectors
1.2 represent a vector in two-space geometrically By the end of this course, students will:
as a directed line segment, with directions ex-
pressed in different ways (e.g., 320; N 40 W), 2.1 perform the operations of addition, subtrac-
and algebraically (e.g., using Cartesian coordi- tion, and scalar multiplication on vectors
nates; using polar coordinates), and recognize represented as directed line segments in two-
vectors with the same magnitude and direc- space, and on vectors represented in Cartesian
tion but different positions as equal vectors form in two-space and three-space
1.3 determine, using trigonometric relationships 2.2 determine, through investigation with and
1 y without technology, some properties (e.g.,
[e.g., x = rcos , y = rsin , = tan
1 y
( )x
or commutative, associative, and distributive
tan ( )x
+ 180, r = x + y ],
2 2
properties) of the operations of addition,
subtraction, and scalar multiplication of
the Cartesian representation of a vector in
two-space given as a directed line segment, or vectors
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2.3 solve problems involving the addition, sub- 2.7 determine, through investigation, properties
traction, and scalar multiplication of vectors, of the cross product (e.g., investigate whether
including problems arising from real-world it is commutative, distributive, or associative;
applications investigate the cross product of collinear
vectors)
Sample problem: A plane on a heading of
N 27 E has an air speed of 375 km/h. The Sample problem: Investigate algebraically the

wind is blowing from the south at 62 km/h. relationship between the cross product of

Determine the actual direction of travel of the the vectors a = (1, 0, 1) and b = (0, 1, 1)
plane and its ground speed.
and the cross product of scalar multiples

2.4 perform the operation of dot product on two of a and b. Does this relationship apply to
vectors represented as directed line segments any two vectors?

(i.e., using a b =|a||b|cos ) and in
2.8 solve problems involving dot product and
Cartesian form (i.e., using a b = a1b1 + a2b2 or
cross product (e.g., determining projections,
a b = a1b1 + a2b2 + a3b3 ) in two-space and the area of a parallelogram, the volume of a
three-space, and describe applications of parallelepiped), including problems arising
the dot product (e.g., determining the angle from real-world applications (e.g., determin-
between two vectors; determining the projec- ing work, torque, ground speed, velocity,
tion of one vector onto another) force)
Sample problem: Describe how the dot pro- Sample problem: Investigate the dot products
duct can be used to compare the work done
a (a x b) and b (a x b) for any two vectors a
in pulling a wagon over a given distance in
a specific direction using a given force for and b in three-space. What property of the

different positions of the handle. cross product a x b does this verify?

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2.5 determine, through investigation, properties
of the dot product (e.g., investigate whether 3. Describing Lines and Planes Using
it is commutative, distributive, or associative; Linear Equations
investigate the dot product of a vector with
itself and the dot product of orthogonal By the end of this course, students will:
vectors)
3.1 recognize that the solution points (x, y) in
Sample problem: Investigate geometrically two-space of a single linear equation in two
and algebraically the relationship between variables form a line and that the solution
the dot product of the vectors (1, 0, 1) and points (x, y) in two-space of a system of two
(0, 1, 1) and the dot product of scalar multi- linear equations in two variables determine
ples of these vectors. Does this relationship the point of intersection of two lines, if the
apply to any two vectors? Find a vector that lines are not coincident or parallel
is orthogonal to both the given vectors.
Sample problem: Describe algebraically the
2.6 perform the operation of cross product situations in two-space in which the solution
on two vectors represented in Cartesian points (x, y) of a system of two linear equa-
form in three-space [i.e., using tions in two variables do not determine a

a x b = (a2b3 a3b2 , a3b1 a1b3 , a1b2 a2b1)], point.
determine the magnitude of the cross product
3.2 determine, through investigation with technol-
(i.e., using|a x b| =|a||b|sin ), and describe
ogy (i.e., 3-D graphing software) and without
GEOMETRY AND ALGEBRA OF VECTORS
applications of the cross product (e.g., deter-

technology, that the solution points (x, y, z) in
mining a vector orthogonal to two given vec-
three-space of a single linear equation in three
tors; determining the turning effect [or torque]
variables form a plane and that the solution
when a force is applied to a wrench at differ-
points (x, y, z) in three-space of a system of
ent angles)
two linear equations in three variables form
Sample problem: Explain how you maximize the line of intersection of two planes, if the
the torque when you use a wrench and how planes are not coincident or parallel
the inclusion of a ratchet in the design of a
Sample problem: Use spatial reasoning to
wrench helps you to maximize the torque.
compare the shapes of the solutions in three-
space with the shapes of the solutions in two-
space for each of the linear equations x = 0,
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y = 0, and y = x. For each of the equations Sample problem: How does the relationship

z = 5, y z = 3, and x + z = 1, describe the a (b x c) = 0 help you determine whether
shape of the solution points (x, y, z) in three- three non-parallel planes intersect in a point, if

space. Verify the shapes of the solutions in a, b, and c represent normals to the three
three-space using technology. planes?
3.3 determine, through investigation using a 4.4 recognize a scalar equation for a plane in
variety of tools and strategies (e.g., modelling three-space to be an equation of the form
with cardboard sheets and drinking straws; Ax + By + Cz + D = 0 whose solution points
sketching on isometric graph paper), different make up the plane, determine the intersection
geometric configurations of combinations of of three planes represented using scalar
up to three lines and/or planes in three-space equations by solving a system of three linear
(e.g., two skew lines, three parallel planes, equations in three unknowns algebraically
two intersecting planes, an intersecting line (e.g., by using elimination or substitution),
and plane); organize the configurations based and make connections between the algebraic
on whether they intersect and, if so, how they solution and the geometric configuration of
intersect (i.e., in a point, in a line, in a plane) the three planes
Sample problem: Determine the equation
of a plane P3 that intersects the planes
4. Describing Lines and Planes Using P1 , x + y + z = 1, and P2 , x y + z = 0, in
Scalar, Vector, and Parametric a single point. Determine the equation of a
Equations plane P4 that intersects P1 and P2 in more
than one point.
4.5 determine, using properties of a plane, the
4.1 recognize a scalar equation for a line in scalar, vector, and parametric equations of
two-space to be an equation of the form a plane
Ax + By + C = 0, represent a line in
Sample problem: Determine the scalar, vector,
two-space using a vector equation (i.e.,
and parametric equations of the plane that
r = r0 + tm) and parametric equations, and passes through the points (3, 2, 5), (0, 2, 2),
make connections between a scalar equation, and (1, 3, 1).
a vector equation, and parametric equations
of a line in two-space 4.6 determine the equation of a plane in its scalar,
vector, or parametric form, given another of
4.2 recognize that a line in three-space cannot these forms
be represented by a scalar equation, and rep-
resent a line in three-space using the scalar Sample problem: Represent the plane

equations of two intersecting planes and r = (2, 1, 0) + s(1, 1, 3) + t(2, 0, 5), where
using vector and parametric equations (e.g., s and t are real numbers, with a scalar
given a direction vector and a point on the equation.
line, or given two points on the line)

4.7 solve problems relating to lines and planes in
Sample problem: Represent the line passing three-space that are represented in a variety
through (3, 2, 1) and (0, 2, 1) with the scalar of ways (e.g., scalar, vector, parametric equa-
equations of two intersecting planes, with tions) and involving distances (e.g., between a
a vector equation, and with parametric point and a plane; between two skew lines) or
equations. intersections (e.g., of two lines, of a line and a
plane), and interpret the result geometrically
4.3 recognize a normal to a plane geometrically
(i.e., as a vector perpendicular to the plane) Sample problem: Determine the intersection
and algebraically [e.g., one normal to the of the perpendicular line drawn from the
plane 3x + 5y 2z = 6 is (3, 5, 2)], and deter- point A( 5, 3, 7) to the plane

mine, through investigation, some geometric v = (0, 0, 2) + t( 1, 1, 3) + s(2, 0, 3),
properties of the plane (e.g., the direction of and determine the distance from
any normal to a plane is constant; all scalar point A to the plane.
multiples of a normal to a plane are also nor-
mals to that plane; three non-collinear points
determine a plane; the resultant, or sum, of
any two vectors in a plane also lies in the
plane)
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Mathematics of Data
Management, Grade 12
University Preparation MDM4U
This course broadens students understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing

data. Students will apply methods for organizing and analysing large amounts of
information; solve problems involving probability and statistics; and carry out a
culminating investigation that integrates statistical concepts and skills. Students will
also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior
mathematics. Students planning to enter university programs in business, the social
sciences, and the humanities will find this course of particular interest.
Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Functions and Applications,

Grade 11, University/College Preparation
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Representing

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A. COUNTING AND PROBABILITY
Mathematics of Data Management

1. solve problems involving the probability of an event or a combination of events for discrete sample
spaces;
2. solve problems involving the application of permutations and combinations to determine the
probability of an event.
Sample problem: An experiment involves
1. Solving Probability Problems rolling two number cubes and determining
Involving Discrete Sample Spaces the sum. Calculate the theoretical probability
of each outcome, and verify that the sum of
By the end of this course, students will: the probabilities is 1.
1.1 recognize and describe how probabilities are 1.4 determine, through investigation using class- MDM4U
used to represent the likelihood of a result of generated data and technology-based simula-
an experiment (e.g., spinning spinners; draw- tion models (e.g., using a random-number
ing blocks from a bag that contains different- generator on a spreadsheet or on a graphing
coloured blocks; playing a game with number calculator; using dynamic statistical software
cubes; playing Aboriginal stick-and-stone to simulate repeated trials in an experiment),
games) and the likelihood of a real-world the tendency of experimental probability to
event (e.g., that it will rain tomorrow, that an approach theoretical probability as the num-
accident will occur, that a product will be ber of trials in an experiment increases (e.g.,
defective) If I simulate tossing two coins 1000 times
using technology, the experimental probabil-
1.2 describe a sample space as a set that contains
ity that I calculate for getting two tails on
all possible outcomes of an experiment, and
the two tosses is likely to be closer to the
distinguish between a discrete sample space
1
as one whose outcomes can be counted (e.g., theoretical probability of than if I simulate
4
all possible outcomes of drawing a card or tossing the coins only 10 times)
tossing a coin) and a continuous sample space
as one whose outcomes can be measured (e.g., Sample problem: Calculate the theoretical
all possible outcomes of the time it takes to probability of rolling a 2 on a single roll of a
complete a task or the maximum distance a number cube. Simulate rolling a number
ball can be thrown) cube, and use the simulation results to calcu-
late the experimental probabilities of rolling
1.3 determine the theoretical probability, Pi (i.e., a 2 over 10, 20, 30, , 200 trials. Graph the
a value from 0 to 1), of each outcome of a experimental probabilities versus the number
discrete sample space (e.g., in situations in of trials, and describe any trend.
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which all outcomes are equally likely),

recognize that the sum of the probabilities 1.5 recognize and describe an event as a set of
of the outcomes is 1 (i.e., for n outcomes, outcomes and as a subset of a sample space,
P1 + P2 + P3 + + Pn = 1), recognize that the determine the complement of an event, deter-
probabilities Pi form the probability distribu- mine whether two or more events are mutual-
tion associated with the sample space, and ly exclusive or non-mutually exclusive (e.g.,
solve related problems the events of getting an even number or
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getting an odd number of heads from tossing 2.2 solve simple problems using techniques for
a coin 5 times are mutually exclusive), and counting permutations and combinations,
solve related probability problems [e.g., cal- where all objects are distinct, and express
culate P(~A), P(A and B), P(A or B)] using a the solutions using standard combinatorial
variety of strategies (e.g., Venn diagrams, n
lists, formulas) ()
notation [e.g., n!, P(n, r),
r
]
Sample problem: In many Aboriginal com-
1.6 determine whether two events are indepen-
munities, it is common practice for people to
dent or dependent and whether one event is
shake hands when they gather. Use combina-
conditional on another event, and solve
tions to determine the total number of hand-
related probability problems [e.g., calculate
shakes when 7 people gather, and verify
P(A and B), P(A or B), P(A given B)] using a
using a different strategy.
variety of strategies (e.g., tree diagrams, lists,
formulas) 2.3 solve introductory counting problems involv-
ing the additive counting principle (e.g.,
determining the number of ways of selecting
2. Solving Problems Using Counting 2 boys or 2 girls from a group of 4 boys and
Principles 5 girls) and the multiplicative counting princi-
ple (e.g., determining the number of ways of
By the end of this course, students will: selecting 2 boys and 2 girls from a group of
4 boys and 5 girls)
2.1 recognize the use of permutations and combi-
nations as counting techniques with advan- 2.4 make connections, through investigation,
tages over other counting techniques (e.g., between combinations (i.e., n choose r) and
making a list; using a tree diagram; making a 2
chart; drawing a Venn diagram), distinguish
Pascals triangle [e.g., between ()
r
and
n
between situations that involve the use of per-
mutations and those that involve the use of
row 3 of Pascals triangle, between
2()and
diagonal 3 of Pascals triangle]
combinations (e.g., by considering whether or
Sample problem: A school is 5 blocks west
not order matters), and make connections
and 3 blocks south of a students home.
between, and calculate, permutations and
Determine, in a variety of ways (e.g., by
combinations
drawing the routes, by using Pascals triangle,
Sample problem: An organization with by using combinations), how many different
10 members is considering two leadership routes the student can take from home to the
models. One involves a steering committee school by going west or south at each corner.
with 4 members of equal standing. The other
is an executive committee consisting of a 2.5 solve probability problems using counting
president, vice-president, secretary, and principles for situations involving equally
treasurer. Determine the number of ways of likely outcomes
selecting the executive committee from the Sample problem: Two marbles are drawn
10 members and, using this number, the randomly from a bag containing 12 green
number of ways of selecting the steering marbles and 16 red marbles. What is the
committee from the 10 members. How are probability that the two marbles are both
the calculations related? Use the calculations green if the first marble is replaced? If the
to explain the relationship between permuta- first marble is not replaced?
tions and combinations.
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B. PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS
Mathematics Functions
1. demonstrate an understanding of discrete probability distributions, represent them numerically,
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graphically, and algebraically, determine expected values, and solve related problems from a variety
of applications;
2. demonstrate an understanding of continuous probability distributions, make connections to discrete
probability distributions, determine standard deviations, describe key features of the normal
distribution, and solve related problems from a variety of applications.
1.3 represent a probability distribution graphical-

1. Understanding Probability ly using a probability histogram (i.e., a histo-
Distributions for Discrete Random gram on which each rectangle has a base of
Variables width 1, centred on the value of the discrete MDM4U
random variable, and a height equal to the
By the end of this course, students will: probability associated with the value of the
random variable), and make connections
1.1 recognize and identify a discrete random vari- between the frequency histogram and the
able X (i.e., a variable that assumes a unique probability histogram (e.g., by comparing
value for each outcome of a discrete sample their shapes)
space, such as the value x for the outcome of
getting x heads in 10 tosses of a coin), gener- Sample problem: For the situation involving
ate a probability distribution [i.e., a function the rolling of two number cubes and deter-
that maps each value x of a random variable mining the sum, identify the discrete random
X to a corresponding probability, P(X = x)] by variable and generate the related probability
calculating the probabilities associated with histogram. Determine the total area of the
all values of a random variable, with and bars in the histogram and explain your
without technology, and represent a probabil- result.
ity distribution numerically using a table 1.4 recognize conditions (e.g., independent trials)
1.2 calculate the expected value for a given that give rise to a random variable that follows
probability distribution [i.e., using a binomial probability distribution, calculate
E(X) = xP(X = x)], interpret the expected the probability associated with each value of
value in applications, and make connections the random variable, represent the distribu-
between the expected value and the weighted tion numerically using a table and graphically
mean of the values of the discrete random using a probability histogram, and make con-
variable nections to the algebraic representation
n x
Sample problem: Of six cases, three each P(X = x) = () p (1 p)n x
PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS
x
hold $1, two each hold $1000, and one holds
Sample problem: A light-bulb manufacturer
$100 000. Calculate the expected value and
estimates that 0.5% of the bulbs manufac-
interpret its meaning. Make a conjecture
tured are defective. Generate and graph the
about what happens to the expected value if
probability distribution for the random vari-
you add $10 000 to each case or if you multi-
able that represents the number of defective
ply the amount in each case by 10. Verify
bulbs in a set of 4 bulbs.
your conjectures.
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1.5 recognize conditions (e.g., dependent trials) (e.g., measuring the time taken to complete
that give rise to a random variable that fol- a task or the maximum distance a ball can
lows a hypergeometric probability distribu- be thrown)
tion, calculate the probability associated with

each value of the random variable (e.g., by
2.2 recognize standard deviation as a measure
of the spread of a distribution, and determine,
using a tree diagram; by using combinations),
with and without technology, the mean and
and represent the distribution numerically
standard deviation of a sample of values of
using a table and graphically using a proba-
a continuous random variable
bility histogram
1.6 compare, with technology and using numeric 2.3 describe challenges associated with determin-
ing a continuous frequency distribution (e.g.,
and graphical representations, the probability
the inability to capture all values of the vari-
distributions of discrete random variables
able, resulting in a need to sample; uncer-
(e.g., compare binomial distributions with
tainties in measured values of the variable),
the same probability of success for increasing
and recognize the need for mathematical
numbers of trials; compare the shapes of a
models to represent continuous frequency
hypergeometric distribution and a binomial
distributions
distribution)
Sample problem: Compare the probability 2.4 represent, using intervals, a sample of values
distributions associated with drawing 0, 1, 2, of a continuous random variable numerically
or 3 face cards when a card is drawn 3 times using a frequency table and graphically using
from a standard deck with replacement (i.e., a frequency histogram and a frequency poly-
the card is replaced after each draw) and gon, recognize that the frequency polygon
without replacement (i.e., the card is not approximates the frequency distribution, and
replaced after each draw). determine, through investigation using tech-
nology (e.g., dynamic statistical software,
1.7 solve problems involving probability distri- graphing calculator), and compare the effec-
butions (e.g., uniform, binomial, hypergeo- tiveness of the frequency polygon as an
metric), including problems arising from approximation of the frequency distribution
real-world applications for different sizes of the intervals
Sample problem: The probability of a busi- 2.5 recognize that theoretical probability for a
ness person cancelling a reservation at La continuous random variable is determined
Place Pascal hotel is estimated to be 8%. over a range of values (e.g., the probability
Generate and graph the probability distribu- that the life of a lightbulb is between 90 hours
tion for the discrete random variable that and 115 hours), that the probability that a
represents the number of business people continuous random variable takes any single
cancelling when there are 10 reservations. value is zero, and that the probabilities of
Use the probability distribution to determine ranges of values form the probability distri-
the probability of at least 4 of the 10 reserva- bution associated with the random variable
tions being cancelled.

2.6 recognize that the normal distribution is
commonly used to model the frequency and
2. Understanding Probability probability distributions of continuous ran-
Distributions for Continuous dom variables, describe some properties of
Random Variables the normal distribution (e.g., the curve has a
central peak; the curve is symmetric about the
mean; the mean and median are equal;
approximately 68% of the data values are
2.1 recognize and identify a continuous random within one standard deviation of the mean
variable (i.e., a variable that assumes values and approximately 95% of the data values are
from the infinite number of possible outcomes within two standard deviations of the mean),
in a continuous sample space), and distinguish and recognize and describe situations that can
between situations that give rise to discrete be modelled using the normal distribution
frequency distributions (e.g., counting the (e.g., birth weights of males or of females,
number of outcomes for drawing a card or household incomes in a neighbourhood,
tossing three coins) and situations that give baseball batting averages)
rise to continuous frequency distributions
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2.7 make connections, through investigation 2.8 recognize a z-score as the positive or negative
using dynamic statistical software, between number of standard deviations from the mean
the normal distribution and the binomial and to a value of the continuous random variable,
hypergeometric distributions for increasing and solve probability problems involving
numbers of trials of the discrete distributions normal distributions using a variety of tools
(e.g., recognizing that the shape of the hyper- and strategies (e.g., calculating a z-score and
geometric distribution of the number of males reading a probability from a table; using tech-
on a 4-person committee selected from a nology to determine a probability), including
group of people more closely resembles the problems arising from real-world applications
shape of a normal distribution as the size
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Sample problem: The heights of 16-month-old
of the group from which the committee was
maple seedlings are normally distributed
drawn increases)
with a mean of 32 cm and a standard devia-
Sample problem: Explain how the total area tion of 10.2 cm. What is the probability that
of a probability histogram for a binomial the height of a randomly selected seedling
distribution allows you to predict the area will be between 24.0 cm and 38.0 cm?
under a normal probability distribution
curve.
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C. ORGANIZATION OF DATA FOR
ANALYSIS
1. demonstrate an understanding of the role of data in statistical studies and the variability inherent in
data, and distinguish different types of data;
2. describe the characteristics of a good sample, some sampling techniques, and principles of primary
data collection, and collect and organize data to solve a problem.
1.3 distinguish different types of statistical data
1. Understanding Data Concepts (i.e., discrete from continuous, qualitative
from quantitative, categorical from numerical,
By the end of this course, students will: nominal from ordinal, primary from secondary,
1.1 recognize and describe the role of data in experimental from observational, microdata
statistical studies (e.g., the use of statistical from aggregate data) and give examples
techniques to extract or mine knowledge of (e.g., distinguish experimental data used to
relationships from data), describe examples compare the effectiveness of medical treat-
of applications of statistical studies (e.g., in ments from observational data used to exam-
medical research, political decision making, ine the relationship between obesity and
market research), and recognize that conclu- type 2 diabetes or between ethnicity and type 2
sions drawn from statistical studies of the diabetes)
same relationship may differ (e.g., conclusions
about the effect of increasing jail sentences on
crime rates) 2. Collecting and Organizing Data
1.2 recognize and explain reasons why variability By the end of this course, students will:
is inherent in data (e.g., arising from limited
accuracy in measurement or from variations 2.1 determine and describe principles of primary
in the conditions of an experiment; arising data collection (e.g., the need for randomiza-
from differences in samples in a survey), and tion, replication, and control in experimental
distinguish between situations that involve studies; the need for randomization in sample
one variable and situations that involve more surveys) and criteria that should be consid-
than one variable ered in order to collect reliable primary data
(e.g., the appropriateness of survey questions;
Sample problem: Use the Census at School
potential sources of bias; sample size)
database to investigate variability in the
median and mean of, or a proportion esti- 2.2 explain the distinction between the terms
mated from, equal-sized random samples population and sample, describe the character-
of data on a topic such as the percentage of istics of a good sample, explain why sampling
students who do not smoke or who walk to is necessary (e.g., time, cost, or physical con-
school, or the average height of people of a straints), and describe and compare some
particular age. Compare the median and sampling techniques (e.g., simple random,
mean of, or a proportion estimated from, systematic, stratified, convenience, voluntary)
samples of increasing size with the median
Sample problem: What are some factors that
and mean of the population or the popula-
a manufacturer should consider when deter-
tion proportion.
mining whether to test a sample or the entire
population to ensure the quality of a product?
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2.3 describe how the use of random samples with Sample problem: Give examples of concerns
a bias (e.g., response bias, measurement bias, that could arise from an ethical review of
non-response bias, sampling bias) or the use surveys generated by students in your
of non-random samples can affect the results school.
of a study
2.5 collect data from primary sources, through
2.4 describe characteristics of an effective survey experimentation, or from secondary sources
(e.g., by giving consideration to ethics, priva- (e.g., by using the Internet to access reliable
cy, the need for honest responses, and possi- data from a well-organized database such as
ble sources of bias, including cultural bias), E-STAT; by using print sources such as news-
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and design questionnaires (e.g., for determin- papers and magazines), and organize data
ing if there is a relationship between a persons with one or more attributes (e.g., organize
age and their hours per week of Internet use, data about a music collection classified by
between marks and hours of study, or between artist, date of recording, and type of music
income and years of education) or experiments using dynamic statistical software or a
(e.g., growth of plants under different condi- spreadsheet) to answer a question or solve a
tions) for gathering data problem
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D. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
1. analyse, interpret, and draw conclusions from one-variable data using numerical and graphical
summaries;
2. analyse, interpret, and draw conclusions from two-variable data using numerical, graphical, and
algebraic summaries;
3. demonstrate an understanding of the applications of data management used by the media and the
advertising industry and in various occupations.
confidence level (e.g., larger sample sizes
1. Analysing One-Variable Data create higher confidence levels for a given
margin of error)
Sample problem: Use census data from
1.1 recognize that the analysis of one-variable Statistics Canada to investigate, using
data involves the frequencies associated with dynamic statistical software, the minimum
one attribute, and determine, using technol- sample size such that the proportion of the
ogy, the relevant numerical summaries (i.e., sample opting for a particular consumer or
mean, median, mode, range, interquartile voting choice is within 3 percentage points of
range, variance, and standard deviation) the proportion of the population, 95% of the
time (i.e., 19 times out of 20).
1.2 determine the positions of individual data
points within a one-variable data set using 1.5 interpret statistical summaries (e.g., graphical,
quartiles, percentiles, and z-scores, use the numerical) to describe the characteristics of a
normal distribution to model suitable one- one-variable data set and to compare two
variable data sets, and recognize these related one-variable data sets (e.g., compare
processes as strategies for one-variable the lengths of different species of trout;
data analysis compare annual incomes in Canada and in a
third-world country; compare Aboriginal and

1.3 generate, using technology, the relevant
non-Aboriginal incomes); describe how statis-
graphical summaries of one-variable data
tical summaries (e.g., graphs, measures of
(e.g., circle graphs, bar graphs, histograms,
central tendency) can be used to misrepresent
stem-and-leaf plots, boxplots) based on the
one-variable data; and make inferences, and
type of data provided (e.g., categorical,
make and justify conclusions, from statistical
ordinal, quantitative)
summaries of one-variable data orally and in
1.4 interpret, for a normally distributed popula- writing, using convincing arguments
tion, the meaning of a statistic qualified by a
statement describing the margin of error and
the confidence level (e.g., the meaning of a 2. Analysing Two-Variable Data
statistic that is accurate to within 3 percentage
points, 19 times out of 20), and make connec- By the end of this course, students will:
tions, through investigation using technology
2.1 recognize that the analysis of two-variable
(e.g., dynamic statistical software), between
data involves the relationship between two
the sample size, the margin of error, and the
attributes, recognize the correlation coefficient
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as a measure of the fit of the data to a linear
model, and determine, using technology, the 3. Evaluating Validity
relevant numerical summaries (e.g., summary
tables such as contingency tables; correlation By the end of this course, students will:
coefficients) 3.1 interpret statistics presented in the media
Sample problem: Organize data from Statistics (e.g., the UNs finding that 2% of the worlds
Canada to analyse gender differences (e.g., population has more than half the worlds
using contingency tables; using correlation wealth, whereas half the worlds population
coefficients) related to a specific set of charac- has only 1% of the worlds wealth), and
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teristics (e.g., average income, hours of explain how the media, the advertising indus-
unpaid housework). try, and others (e.g., marketers, pollsters) use
and misuse statistics (e.g., as represented in
2.2 recognize and distinguish different types of graphs) to promote a certain point of view
relationships between two variables that have (e.g., by making a general statement based on
a mathematical correlation (e.g., the cause- a weak correlation or an assumed cause-and-
and-effect relationship between the age of a effect relationship; by starting the vertical
tree and its diameter; the common-cause rela- scale at a value other than zero; by making
tionship between ice cream sales and forest statements using general population statistics
fires over the course of a year; the accidental without reference to data specific to minority
relationship between the consumer price groups)
index and the number of known planets in
the universe) 3.2 assess the validity of conclusions presented
in the media by examining sources of data,
2.3 generate, using technology, the relevant including Internet sources (i.e., to determine
graphical summaries of two-variable data whether they are authoritative, reliable,
(e.g., scatter plots, side-by-side boxplots) MDM4U
unbiased, and current), methods of data
based on the type of data provided (e.g., collection, and possible sources of bias (e.g.,
categorical, ordinal, quantitative) sampling bias, non-response bias, cultural bias
2.4 determine, by performing a linear regression in a survey question), and by questioning the
using technology, the equation of a line that analysis of the data (e.g., whether there is any
models a suitable two-variable data set, deter- indication of the sample size in the analysis)
mine the fit of an individual data point to the and conclusions drawn from the data (e.g.,
linear model (e.g., by using residuals to iden- whether any assumptions are made about
tify outliers), and recognize these processes cause and effect)
as strategies for two-variable data analysis Sample problem: The headline that accompa-
nies the following graph says Big Increase
2.5 interpret statistical summaries (e.g., scatter
in Profits. Suggest reasons why this head-
plot, equation representing a relationship)
line may or may not be true.
to describe the characteristics of a two-
variable data set and to compare two related 23
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Profits ($ billions)
relationship between Grade 12 English and 21

mathematics marks with the relationship
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between Grade 12 science and mathematics
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marks); describe how statistical summaries
(e.g., graphs, linear models) can be used to 18
misrepresent two-variable data; and make 17

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inferences, and make and justify conclusions, Year
from statistical summaries of two-variable
data orally and in writing, using convincing 3.3 gather, interpret, and describe information
arguments about applications of data management in
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
occupations (e.g., actuary, statistician, busi-

ness analyst, sociologist, medical doctor,
psychologist, teacher, community planner),
and about university programs that explore
these applications
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E. CULMINATING DATA MANAGEMENT
INVESTIGATION
1. design and carry out a culminating investigation* that requires the integration and application of the
knowledge and skills related to the expectations of this course;
2. communicate the findings of a culminating investigation and provide constructive critiques of the
investigations of others.
1.5 draw conclusions from the analysis of the
1. Designing and Carrying Out a data (e.g., determine whether the analysis
Culminating Investigation solves the problem), evaluate the strength of
the evidence (e.g., by considering factors such
By the end of this course, students will: as sample size or bias, or the number of times
a game is played), specify any limitations of
1.1 pose a significant problem of interest that
the conclusions, and suggest follow-up pro-
requires the organization and analysis of a
blems or investigations
suitable set of primary or secondary quantita-
tive data (e.g., primary data collected from a
student-designed game of chance, secondary
2. Presenting and Critiquing the
data from a reliable source such as E-STAT),
Culminating Investigation
and conduct appropriate background research
related to the topic being studied
1.2 design a plan to study the problem (e.g., iden-
2.1 compile a clear, well-organized, and detailed
tify the variables and the population; develop
report of the investigation
an ethical survey; establish the procedures for
gathering, summarizing, and analysing the 2.2 present a summary of the culminating investi-
primary or secondary data; consider the sam- gation to an audience of their peers within a
ple size and possible sources of bias) specified length of time, with technology (e.g.
presentation software) or without technology
1.3 gather data related to the study of the problem
(e.g., by using a survey; by using the Internet; 2.3 answer questions about the culminating inves-
by using a simulation) and organize the data tigation and respond to critiques (e.g., by
(e.g., by setting up a database; by establishing elaborating on the procedures; by justifying
intervals), with or without technology mathematical reasoning)
1.4 interpret, analyse, and summarize data related 2.4 critique the mathematical work of others in a
to the study of the problem (e.g., generate and constructive manner
interpret numerical and graphical statistical
summaries; recognize and apply a probability
distribution model; calculate the expected
value of a probability distribution), with or
without technology
*This culminating investigation allows students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills from this course by addressing a single
problem on probability and statistics or by addressing two smaller problems, one on probability and the other on statistics.
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Mathematics for College
Technology, Grade 12
College Preparation MCT4C
This course enables students to extend their knowledge of functions. Students will
investigate and apply properties of polynomial, exponential, and trigonometric
functions; continue to represent functions numerically, graphically, and algebraically;
develop facility in simplifying expressions and solving equations; and solve problems
that address applications of algebra, trigonometry, vectors, and geometry. Students
will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step
problems. This course prepares students for a variety of college technology programs.
Prerequisite: Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation, or

Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation
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A. EXPONENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Mathematics for College Technology

1. solve problems involving exponential equations graphically, including problems arising from
real-world applications;
2. solve problems involving exponential equations algebraically using common bases and logarithms,
Sample problem: A tire with a slow puncture
1. Solving Exponential Equations loses pressure at the rate of 4%/min. If the
Graphically tires pressure is 300 kPa to begin with, what
is its pressure after 1 min? After 2 min? After
By the end of this course, students will: 10 min? Use graphing technology to determine
when the tires pressure will be 200 kPa.
1.1 determine, through investigation with tech- MCT4C
nology, and describe the impact of changing
the base and changing the sign of the expo- 2. Solving Exponential Equations
nent on the graph of an exponential function
Algebraically
1.2 solve simple exponential equations numeric-
ally and graphically, with technology (e.g., By the end of this course, students will:
use systematic trial with a scientific calculator
2.1 simplify algebraic expressions containing
to determine the solution to the equation
integer and rational exponents using the laws
1.05 x = 1,276), and recognize that the solu- 1
tions may not be exact of exponents (e.g., x 3 x 2 , x 6y12 )
Sample problem: Use the graph of y = 3x to a3b2c3
Sample problem: Simplify and then
solve the equation 3x = 5. a 2 b 4
evaluate for a = 4, b = 9, and c = 3. Verify
1.3 determine, through investigation using graph-
your answer by evaluating the expression with-
ing technology, the point of intersection of
out simplifying first. Which method for eval-
the graphs of two exponential functions
uating the expression do you prefer? Explain.
(e.g., y = 4 x and y = 8 x + 3 ), recognize the
x-coordinate of this point to be the solution 2.2 solve exponential equations in one variable
to the corresponding exponential equation by determining a common base (e.g., 2 x = 32,
(e.g., 4 x = 8 x + 3 ), and solve exponential 4 5x 1 = 2 2 (x + 11), 3 5x + 8 = 27 x )
equations graphically (e.g., solve
2 x + 2 = 2 x + 12 by using the intersection Sample problem: Solve 3 5x + 8 = 27 x by
of the graphs of y = 2 x + 2 and y = 2 x + 12) determining a common base, verify by sub-
stitution, and investigate connections to the
Sample problem: Solve 0.5 x = 3x + 3 intersection of y = 3 5x + 8 and y = 27 x using
graphically. graphing technology.

1.4 pose problems based on real-world applica- 2.3 recognize the logarithm of a number to a
tions (e.g., compound interest, population given base as the exponent to which the base
growth) that can be modelled with exponen- must be raised to get the number, recognize
tial equations, and solve these and other such the operation of finding the logarithm to be
problems by using a given graph or a graph the inverse operation (i.e., the undoing or
generated with technology from a table of reversing) of exponentiation, and evaluate
values or from its equation simple logarithmic expressions
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Sample problem: Why is it possible to 2.6 pose problems based on real-world applica-
determine log10(100) but not log10(0) or tions that can be modelled with given expo-
log10 ( 100)? Explain your reasoning. nential equations, and solve these and other
such problems algebraically by rewriting
2.4 determine, with technology, the approximate
Grade 12, College Preparation
them in logarithmic form

logarithm of a number to any base, including
base 10 [e.g., by recognizing that log10(0.372) Sample problem: When a potato whose tem-
can be determined using the LOG key on perature is 20C is placed in an oven main-
a calculator; by reasoning that log 3 29 is tained at 200C, the relationship between the
between 3 and 4 and using systematic trial to core temperature of the potato T, in degrees
determine that log 329 is approximately 3.07] Celsius, and the cooking time t, in minutes, is
modelled by the equation 200 T = 180(0.96)t .
2.5 make connections between related logarithmic Use logarithms to determine the time when
and exponential equations (e.g., log 5 125 = 3 the potatos core temperature reaches 160C.
can also be expressed as 5 3 = 125), and solve
simple exponential equations by rewriting
them in logarithmic form (e.g., solving 3x = 10
by rewriting the equation as log 3 10 = x)
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B. POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS

1. recognize and evaluate polynomial functions, describe key features of their graphs, and solve
problems using graphs of polynomial functions;
2. make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of polynomial
functions;
3. solve polynomial equations by factoring, make connections between functions and formulas, and
solve problems involving polynomial expressions arising from a variety of applications.
Sample problem: Describe and compare the
1. Investigating Graphs of Polynomial key features of the graphs of the functions
Functions f(x) = x, f(x) = x2 , f(x) = x3 , and f(x) = x 4 .
MCT4C
By the end of this course, students will: 1.4 distinguish polynomial functions from
sinusoidal and exponential functions [e.g.,
1.1 recognize a polynomial expression (i.e., a f(x) = sin x, f(x) = 2x )], and compare and
series of terms where each term is the product contrast the graphs of various polynomial
of a constant and a power of x with a non- functions with the graphs of other types
negative integral exponent, such as of functions
x3 5x2 + 2x 1); recognize the equation of
a polynomial function and give reasons why 1.5 substitute into and evaluate polynomial func-
it is a function, and identify linear and quad- tions expressed in function notation, including
ratic functions as examples of polynomial functions arising from real-world applications
functions Sample problem: A box with no top is being
made out of a 20-cm by 30-cm piece of
1.2 compare, through investigation using graph-
cardboard by cutting equal squares of
ing technology, the graphical and algebraic
side length x from the corners and folding
representations of polynomial (i.e., linear,
up the sides. The volume of the box is
quadratic, cubic, quartic) functions (e.g., inves-
V = x(20 2x)(30 2x). Determine the volume
tigate the effect of the degree of a polynomial
if the side length of each square is 6 cm. Use
function on the shape of its graph and the
the graph of the polynomial function V(x) to
maximum number of x-intercepts; investigate
determine the size of square that should be
the effect of varying the sign of the leading
cut from the corners if the required volume
coefficient on the end behaviour of the
of the box is 1000 cm3 .
function for very large positive or negative
x-values) 1.6 pose problems based on real-world applica-
Sample problem: Investigate the maximum tions that can be modelled with polynomial
number of x-intercepts for linear, quadratic, functions, and solve these and other such
POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS
cubic, and quartic functions using graphing problems by using a given graph or a graph
technology. generated with technology from a table of
values or from its equation
1.3 describe key features of the graphs of poly-
nomial functions (e.g., the domain and range, 1.7 recognize, using graphs, the limitations of
the shape of the graphs, the end behaviour modelling a real-world relationship using a
of the functions for very large positive or polynomial function, and identify and explain
negative x-values) any restrictions on the domain and range
(e.g., restrictions on the height and time for a
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polynomial function that models the relation- roots of the corresponding equations. Inves-
ship between height above the ground and tigate, using technology, whether this rela-
time for a falling object) tionship exists for polynomial functions of
higher degree.
Sample problem: The forces acting on a hori-
zontal support beam in a house cause it to sag

by d centimetres, x metres from one end of the
beam. The relationship between d and x can
be represented by the polynomial function
Polynomial Equations
1
d(x) = x(1000 20x 2 + x 3 ). Graph the By the end of this course, students will:
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function, using technology, and determine 3.1 solve polynomial equations in one variable, of
the domain over which the function models degree no higher than four (e.g., x2 4x = 0,
the relationship between d and x. Determine x4 16 = 0, 3x 2 + 5x + 2 = 0), by selecting and
the length of the beam using the graph, and applying strategies (i.e., common factoring;
explain your reasoning. difference of squares; trinomial factoring), and
verify solutions using technology (e.g., using
computer algebra systems to determine the
2. Connecting Graphs and Equations roots of the equation; using graphing technol-
of Polynomial Functions ogy to determine the x-intercepts of the
corresponding polynomial function)
Sample problem: Solve x3 2x2 8x = 0.
2.1 factor polynomial expressions in one variable, 3.2 solve problems algebraically that involve
of degree no higher than four, by selecting
polynomial functions and equations of degree
and applying strategies (i.e., common factor-
no higher than four, including those arising
ing, difference of squares, trinomial factoring)
from real-world applications
Sample problem: Factor: x4 16; x3 2x2 8x.
3.3 identify and explain the roles of constants and
2.2 make connections, through investigation variables in a given formula (e.g., a constant
using graphing technology (e.g., dynamic can refer to a known initial value or a known
geometry software), between a polynomial fixed rate; a variable changes with varying
function given in factored form [e.g., conditions)
f(x) = x(x 1)(x + 1)] and the x-intercepts of
Sample problem: The formula P = P0 + kh is
its graph, and sketch the graph of a polyno-
used to determine the pressure, P kilopascals,
mial function given in factored form using its
at a depth of h metres under water, where
key features (e.g., by determining intercepts
k kilopascals per metre is the rate of change
and end behaviour; by locating positive and
of the pressure as the depth increases, and
negative regions using test values between
P0 kilopascals is the pressure at the surface.
and on either side of the x-intercepts)
Identify and describe the roles of P, P0 , k,

Sample problem: Sketch the graphs of and h in this relationship, and explain your
f(x) = (x 1)(x + 2)(x 4) and reasoning.
g(x) = (x 1)(x + 2)(x + 2) and compare
3.4 expand and simplify polynomial expressions
their shapes and the number of x-intercepts.
involving more than one variable [e.g., sim-
2.3 determine, through investigation using tech- plify 2xy(3x 2 y3 5x 3 y2 )], including expres-
nology (e.g., graphing calculator, computer sions arising from real-world applications
algebra systems), and describe the connection
Sample problem: Expand and simplify the
between the real roots of a polynomial equa-
expression (R + r)(R r) to explain why it
tion and the x-intercepts of the graph of the
represents the area of a ring. Draw a diagram
corresponding polynomial function [e.g., the
of the ring and identify R and r.
real roots of the equation x4 13x2 + 36 = 0
are the x-intercepts of the graph of 3.5 solve equations of the form x n = a using
f(x) = x4 13x2 + 36] rational exponents (e.g., solve x 3 = 7 by
1
Sample problem: Describe the relationship raising both sides to the exponent )
3
between the x-intercepts of the graphs of
linear and quadratic functions and the real
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3.6 determine the value of a variable of degree of a linear function A(P) when i and n are
no higher than three, using a formula drawn constant], using a variety of tools and strat-

from an application, by first substituting egies (e.g., comparing the graphs generated
known values and then solving for the vari- with technology when different variables in
able, and by first isolating the variable and a formula are set as constants)
then substituting known values Sample problem: Which variable(s) in the
Sample problem: The formula s = ut + 1 at 2 formula V = r 2 h would you need to set as
2 a constant to generate a linear equation?
relates the distance, s, travelled by an object
A quadratic equation?
to its initial velocity, u, acceleration, a, and the
elapsed time, t. Determine the acceleration 3.8 solve multi-step problems requiring formulas
of a dragster that travels 500 m from rest in arising from real-world applications (e.g.,
15 s, by first isolating a, and then by first determining the cost of two coats of paint
substituting known values. Compare and for a large cylindrical tank)
evaluate the two methods.
3.7 make connections between formulas and lin- about applications of mathematical modelling
ear, quadratic, and exponential functions [e.g., in occupations, and about college programs
recognize that the compound interest formula, that explore these applications
A = P(1 + i) n , is an example of an exponential
function A(n) when P and i are constant, and
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C. TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS
1. determine the values of the trigonometric ratios for angles less than 360, and solve problems using
the primary trigonometric ratios, the sine law, and the cosine law;
2. make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of sinusoidal
functions;
3. demonstrate an understanding that sinusoidal functions can be used to model some periodic
phenomena, and solve related problems, including those arising from real-world applications.
1.5 solve problems involving oblique triangles,
1. Applying Trigonometric Ratios including those that arise from real-world
applications, using the sine law (including
By the end of this course, students will: the ambiguous case) and the cosine law
1.1 determine the exact values of the sine, cosine, Sample problem: The following diagram
and tangent of the special angles 0, 30, 45, represents a mechanism in which point B is
60, 90, and their multiples fixed, point C is a pivot, and a slider A can
move horizontally as angle B changes. The
1.2 determine the values of the sine, cosine, and
minimum value of angle B is 35. How far
tangent of angles from 0 to 360, through
is it from the extreme left position to the
investigation using a variety of tools (e.g.,
extreme right position of slider A?
dynamic geometry software, graphing tools)
and strategies (e.g., applying the unit circle;
C
examining angles related to the special angles)
28 cm
1.3 determine the measures of two angles from 0 20 cm
to 360 for which the value of a given trigono-
metric ratio is the same (e.g., determine one
angle using a calculator and infer the other
B A
angle)
Sample problem: Determine the approximate
measures of the angles from 0 to 360 for 2. Connecting Graphs and Equations
which the sine is 0.3423. of Sinusoidal Functions
1.4 solve multi-step problems in two and three
dimensions, including those that arise from
real-world applications (e.g., surveying, navi- 2.1 make connections between the sine ratio and
gation), by determining the measures of the the sine function and between the cosine ratio
sides and angles of right triangles using the and the cosine function by graphing the rela-
primary trigonometric ratios tionship between angles from 0 to 360 and
Sample problem: Explain how you could find the corresponding sine ratios or cosine ratios,
the height of an inaccessible antenna on top with or without technology (e.g., by genera-
of a tall building, using a measuring tape, a ting a table of values using a calculator;
clinometer, and trigonometry. What would by unwrapping the unit circle), defining
you measure, and how would you use the this relationship as the function f(x) = sin x
data to calculate the height of the antenna? or f(x) = cos x, and explaining why the rela-
tionship is a function
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2.2 sketch the graphs of f(x) = sin x and f(x) = cos x 2.6 represent a sinusoidal function with an
for angle measures expressed in degrees, and equation, given its graph or its properties

determine and describe their key properties
Sample problem: A sinusoidal function has
(i.e., cycle, domain, range, intercepts, ampli-
an amplitude of 2 units, a period of 180, and
tude, period, maximum and minimum values,
a maximum at (0, 3). Represent the function
increasing/decreasing intervals)
with an equation in two different ways,
Sample problem: Describe and compare the using first the sine function and then the
key properties of the graphs of f(x) = sin x cosine function.
and f(x) = cos x. Make some connections
between the key properties of the graphs
and your understanding of the sine and 3. Solving Problems Involving
cosine ratios. Sinusoidal Functions
technology, the roles of the parameters d and c
in functions of the form y = sin (x d) + c and 3.1 collect data that can be modelled as a sinu-
y = cos (x d) + c, and describe these roles in soidal function (e.g., voltage in an AC circuit,
terms of transformations on the graphs of pressure in sound waves, the height of a tack
f(x) = sin x and f(x) = cos x with angles on a bicycle wheel that is rotating at a fixed
expressed in degrees (i.e., vertical and speed), through investigation with and with-
horizontal translations) out technology, from primary sources, using
Sample problem: Investigate the graph a variety of tools (e.g., concrete materials,
f(x) = 2 sin (x d) + 10 for various values of measurement tools such as motion sensors),
d, using technology, and describe the effects or from secondary sources (e.g., websites
of changing d in terms of a transformation. such as Statistics Canada, E-STAT), and MCT4C
graph the data
2.4 determine, through investigation using technol-
ogy, the roles of the parameters a and k in Sample problem: Measure and record distance
functions of the form y = a sin kx and time data for a swinging pendulum, using a
y = a cos kx, and describe these roles in motion sensor or other measurement tools,
terms of transformations on the graphs of and graph the data. Describe how the graph
f(x) = sin x and f(x) = cos x with angles would change if you moved the pendulum
expressed in degrees (i.e., reflections in the further away from the motion sensor. What
axes; vertical and horizontal stretches and would you do to generate a graph with a
compressions to and from the x- and y-axes) smaller amplitude?
Sample problem: Investigate the graph 3.2 identify periodic and sinusoidal functions,
f(x) = 2 sin kx for various values of k, using including those that arise from real-world
technology, and describe the effects of chang- applications involving periodic phenomena,
ing k in terms of transformations. given various representations (i.e., tables of
values, graphs, equations), and explain any
2.5 determine the amplitude, period, and phase restrictions that the context places on the
shift of sinusoidal functions whose equations domain and range
are given in the form f(x) = a sin (k(x d)) + c
or f(x) = a cos (k(x d)) + c, and sketch Sample problem: The depth, w metres, of
graphs of y = a sin (k(x d)) + c and water in a lake can be modelled by the func-
y = a cos (k(x d)) + c by applying transfor- tion w = 5 sin (31.5n + 63) + 12, where n is
mations to the graphs of f(x) = sin x and the number of months since January 1, 1995.
f(x) = cos x Identify and explain the restrictions on the
domain and range of this function.
Sample problem: Transform the graph of
f(x) = cos x to sketch g(x) = 3 cos (x + 90) 3.3 pose problems based on applications involv-
and h(x) = cos (2x) 1, and state the ampli- ing a sinusoidal function, and solve these and
tude, period, and phase shift of each function. other such problems by using a given graph or
a graph generated with technology, in degree
mode, from a table of values or from its
equation
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Sample problem: The height above the
ground of a rider on a Ferris wheel can be
modelled by the sinusoidal function
h(t) = 25 cos (3 (t 60)) + 27, where h(t) is the
height in metres and t is the time in seconds.

Graph the function, using graphing technol-
ogy in degree mode, and determine the
maximum and minimum heights of the rider,
the height after 30 s, and the time required
to complete one revolution.
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D. APPLICATIONS OF GEOMETRY

1. represent vectors, add and subtract vectors, and solve problems using vector models, including those
arising from real-world applications;
2. solve problems involving two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional figures and arising from
real-world applications;
3. determine circle properties and solve related problems, including those arising from real-world
applications.
1.4 represent a vector as a directed line segment,
1. Modelling With Vectors given its vertical and horizontal components
(e.g., the displacement of a ship that travels
By the end of this course, students will: 3 km east and 4 km north can be represented MCT4C
1.1 recognize a vector as a quantity with both by the vector with a magnitude of 5 km and
magnitude and direction, and identify, gather, a direction of N 36.9 E)
and interpret information about real-world 1.5 determine, through investigation using a va-
applications of vectors (e.g., displacement; riety of tools (e.g., graph paper, technology)
forces involved in structural design; simple and strategies (i.e., head-to-tail method; paral-
animation of computer graphics; velocity lelogram method; resolving vectors into their
determined using GPS) vertical and horizontal components), the sum
Sample problem: Position is represented using (i.e., resultant) or difference of two vectors
vectors. Explain why knowing that someone
1.6 solve problems involving the addition and
is 69 km from Lindsay, Ontario, is not suffi-
subtraction of vectors, including problems
cient to identify their exact position.
arising from real-world applications (e.g.,
1.2 represent a vector as a directed line segment, surveying, statics, orienteering)
with directions expressed in different ways
Sample problem: Two people pull on ropes
(e.g., 320; N 40 W), and recognize vectors
to haul a truck out of some mud. The first
with the same magnitude and direction but
person pulls directly forward with a force
different positions as equal vectors
of 400 N, while the other person pulls with
1.3 resolve a vector represented as a directed a force of 600 N at a 50 angle to the first
line segment into its vertical and horizontal person along the horizontal plane. What is
components the resultant force used on the truck?
Sample problem: A cable exerts a force of

558 N at an angle of 37.2 with the horizon- 2. Solving Problems Involving
APPLICATIONS OF GEOMETRY
tal. Resolve this force into its vertical and Geometry

horizontal components.
558 N
2.1 gather and interpret information about real-
world applications of geometric shapes and
37.2 figures in a variety of contexts in technology-
related fields (e.g., product design, architec-
ture), and explain these applications (e.g., one
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reason that sewer covers are round is to pre- 3.2 determine the length of an arc and the area of
vent them from falling into the sewer during a sector or segment of a circle, and solve relat-
removal and replacement) ed problems
Sample problem: Explain why rectangular Sample problem: A circular lake has a diame-
prisms are often used for packaging. ter of 4 km. Points A and D are on opposite
sides of the lake and lie on a straight line
2.2 perform required conversions between the
through the centre of the lake, with each
imperial system and the metric system using
point 5 km from the centre. In the route
a variety of tools (e.g., tables, calculators,
ABCD, AB and CD are tangents to the lake
online conversion tools), as necessary within
and BC is an arc along the shore of the lake.
applications
How long is this route?
2.3 solve problems involving the areas of rect-
angles, parallelograms, trapezoids, triangles, B C
and circles, and of related composite shapes,
4 km
in situations arising from real-world
A D
applications 5 km 5 km
Sample problem: Your company supplies

circular cover plates for pipes. How many
plates with a 1-ft radius can be made from 3.3 determine, through investigation using a vari-
a 4-ft by 8-ft sheet of stainless steel? What ety of tools (e.g., dynamic geometry software),
percentage of the steel will be available for properties of the circle associated with chords,
recycling? central angles, inscribed angles, and tangents
(e.g., equal chords or equal arcs subtend equal
2.4 solve problems involving the volumes and central angles and equal inscribed angles; a
surface areas of spheres, right prisms, and radius is perpendicular to a tangent at the
cylinders, and of related composite figures, in point of tangency defined by the radius, and
situations arising from real-world applications to a chord that the radius bisects)
Sample problem: For the small factory shown Sample problem: Investigate, using dynamic
in the following diagram, design specifica- geometry software, the relationship between
tions require that the air be exchanged every the lengths of two tangents drawn to a circle
30 min. Would a ventilation system that from a point outside the circle.
exchanges air at a rate of 400 ft 3/min satisfy
the specifications? Explain. 3.4 solve problems involving properties of circles,
including problems arising from real-world
applications
Sample problem: A cylindrical metal rod with
10 ft a diameter of 1.2 cm is supported by a wood-
45 45 en block, as shown in the following diagram.
Determine the distance from the top of the

50 ft block to the top of the rod.
20 ft
1.0 cm 1.2 cm 1.0 cm

Circle Properties 130
1.0 cm 1.0 cm
3.1 recognize and describe (i.e., using diagrams

and words) arcs, tangents, secants, chords,
segments, sectors, central angles, and
inscribed angles of circles, and some of their
real-world applications (e.g., construction of
a medicine wheel)
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Foundations for College
Mathematics, Grade 12
College Preparation MAP4C
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of real-world applications

of mathematics. Students will analyse data using statistical methods; solve problems
involving applications of geometry and trigonometry; solve financial problems
connected with annuities, budgets, and renting or owning accommodation; simplify
expressions; and solve equations. Students will reason mathematically and communicate
their thinking as they solve multi-step problems. This course prepares students for
college programs in areas such as business, health sciences, and human services, and
for certain skilled trades.
Prerequisite: Foundations for College Mathematics, Grade 11, College Preparation, or

Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
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A. MATHEMATICAL MODELS

1. evaluate powers with rational exponents, simplify algebraic expressions involving exponents, and
solve problems involving exponential equations graphically and using common bases;
2. describe trends based on the interpretation of graphs, compare graphs using initial conditions and
rates of change, and solve problems by modelling relationships graphically and algebraically;
3. make connections between formulas and linear, quadratic, and exponential relations, solve problems
using formulas arising from real-world applications, and describe applications of mathematical
modelling in various occupations.
1.4 evaluate, with or without technology, numeri-
1. Solving Exponential Equations cal expressions involving rational exponents
1
MAP4C
By the end of this course, students will: and rational bases [e.g., 2 3 , (6)3 , 4 2 , 1.01120 ]*
1.1 determine, through investigation (e.g., by 1.5 solve simple exponential equations numeri-
expanding terms and patterning), the exponent cally and graphically, with technology (e.g.,
laws for multiplying and dividing algebraic use systematic trial with a scientific calculator
expressions involving exponents [e.g., (x 3 )(x 2 ), to determine the solution to the equation
x 3 x 5 ] and the exponent law for simplifying 1.05x = 1.276), and recognize that the solu-
algebraic expressions involving a power of a tions may not be exact
power [e.g. (x 6 y 3 )2 ] Sample problem: Use the graph of y = 3 x to
1.2 simplify algebraic expressions containing inte- solve the equation 3 x = 5.
ger exponents using the laws of exponents 1.6 solve problems involving exponential equa-
a2b5c5 tions arising from real-world applications by
Sample problem: Simplify and
ab 3 c 4 using a graph or table of values generated
evaluate for a = 8, b = 2, and c = 30. with technology from a given equation [e.g.,
1.3 determine, through investigation using a h = 2(0.6) n, where h represents the height of
variety of tools (e.g., calculator, paper and a bouncing ball and n represents the number
pencil, graphing technology) and strategies of bounces]
(e.g., patterning; finding values from a graph; Sample problem: Dye is injected to test pan-
interpreting the exponent laws), the value of creas function. The mass, R grams, of dye re-
m
a power with a rational exponent (i.e., x n , maining in a healthy pancreas after t minutes
where x > 0 and m and n are integers) is given by the equation R = I(0.96) t , where
I grams is the mass of dye initially injected.
1 1 If 0.50 g of dye is initially injected into a
that 4 2 x 4 2 = 41. What value would you healthy pancreas, determine how much time
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
1
assign to 42 ? What value would you assign elapses until 0.35 g remains by using a graph
1 and/or table of values generated with
3
to 27 ? Explain your reasoning. Extend your technology.
reasoning to make a generalization about the
1
meaning of x n , where x > 0 and n is a natural
number.
*The knowledge and skills described in this expectation are to be introduced as needed, and applied and consolidated, where
appropriate, throughout the course.
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1.7 solve exponential equations in one variable 2.3 recognize that graphs and tables of values
by determining a common base (e.g., 2 x = 32, communicate information about rate of change,
4 5x 1 = 2 2(x + 11), 3 5x + 8 = 27 x ) and use a given graph or table of values for a
relation to identify the units used to measure
Sample problem: Solve 3 5x + 8 = 27 x by
rate of change (e.g., for a distancetime graph,

determining a common base, verify by
the units of rate of change are kilometres per
substitution, and make connections to the
hour; for a table showing earnings over time,
intersection of y = 3 5x + 8 and y = 27 x using
the units of rate of change are dollars per hour)
graphing technology.
2.4 identify when the rate of change is zero,
constant, or changing, given a table of values
2. Modelling Graphically or a graph of a relation, and compare two
graphs by describing rate of change (e.g.,
By the end of this course, students will: compare distancetime graphs for a car that
is moving at constant speed and a car that is
2.1 interpret graphs to describe a relationship
accelerating)
(e.g., distance travelled depends on driving
time, pollution increases with traffic volume, 2.5 compare, through investigation with techno-
maximum profit occurs at a certain sales vol- logy, the graphs of pairs of relations (i.e.,
ume), using language and units appropriate linear, quadratic, exponential) by describing
to the context the initial conditions and the behaviour of
the rates of change (e.g., compare the graphs
2.2 describe trends based on given graphs, and
of amount versus time for equal initial
use the trends to make predictions or justify
deposits in simple interest and compound
decisions (e.g., given a graph of the mens
interest accounts)
100-m world record versus the year, predict
the world record in the year 2050 and state Sample problem: In two colonies of bacteria,
your assumptions; given a graph showing the population doubles every hour. The ini-
the rising trend in graduation rates among tial population of one colony is twice the
Aboriginal youth, make predictions about initial population of the other. How do the
future rates) graphs of population versus time compare
for the two colonies? How would the graphs
Sample problem: Given the following graph,
change if the population tripled every hour,
describe the trend in Canadian greenhouse
instead of doubling?
gas emissions over the time period shown.
Describe some factors that may have influ- 2.6 recognize that a linear model corresponds
enced these emissions over time. Predict the to a constant increase or decrease over equal
emissions today, explain your prediction intervals and that an exponential model
using the graph and possible factors, and corresponds to a constant percentage increase
verify using current data. or decrease over equal intervals, select a
model (i.e., linear, quadratic, exponential) to
Canadian Greenhouse Gas Emissions
represent the relationship between numerical

Gigatons of CO2 equivalent
0.8 data graphically and algebraically, using a
variety of tools (e.g., graphing technology)
0.7 and strategies (e.g., finite differences, regres-
sion), and solve related problems
0.6
Kyoto benchmark Sample problem: Given the data table at the
0.5 top of page 139, determine an algebraic
0.4 model to represent the relationship between
population and time, using technology. Use
0.3 the algebraic model to predict the population
in 2015, and describe any assumptions made.
0.2
0.1
0.0
1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000
Source: Environment Canada, Greenhouse Gas Inventory
1990-2001, 2003
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Years after 1955 Population of Geese 3.3 make connections between formulas and lin-
ear, quadratic, and exponential functions [e.g.,

0 5 000
recognize that the compound interest formula,
10 12 000 A = P(1 + i) n , is an example of an exponential
20 26 000 function A(n) when P and i are constant, and
30 62 000 of a linear function A(P) when i and n are con-
40 142 000 stant], using a variety of tools and strategies
(e.g., comparing the graphs generated with
50 260 000 technology when different variables in a
formula are set as constants)
3. Modelling Algebraically Sample problem: Which variable(s) in the
formula V = r 2 h would you need to set as
By the end of this course, students will: a constant to generate a linear equation?
A quadratic equation? Explain why you can
3.1 solve equations of the form x n = a using expect the relationship between the volume
rational exponents (e.g., solve x3 = 7 by and the height to be linear when the radius
1
raising both sides to the exponent ) is constant.
3
3.2 determine the value of a variable of degree 3.4 solve multi-step problems requiring formulas
no higher than three, using a formula drawn arising from real-world applications (e.g.,
from an application, by first substituting determining the cost of two coats of paint for
known values and then solving for the vari- a large cylindrical tank)
able, and by first isolating the variable and
then substituting known values 3.5 gather, interpret, and describe information
4 about applications of mathematical modelling
Sample problem: Use the formula V = r 3 in occupations, and about college programs MAP4C
3
to determine the radius of a sphere with a that explore these applications
volume of 1000 cm3 .
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B. PERSONAL FINANCE
1. demonstrate an understanding of annuities, including mortgages, and solve related problems using
technology;
2. gather, interpret, and compare information about owning or renting accommodation, and solve
problems involving the associated costs;
3. design, justify, and adjust budgets for individuals and families described in case studies, and describe
applications of the mathematics of personal finance.
Sample problem: Using a spreadsheet, calcu-
1. Understanding Annuities late the total interest paid over the life of a
$10 000 loan with monthly repayments over
By the end of this course, students will: 2 years at 8% per year compounded monthly,
1.1 gather and interpret information about annu- and compare the total interest with the origi-
ities, describe the key features of an annuity, nal principal of the loan.
and identify real-world applications (e.g., 1.4 demonstrate, through investigation using
RRSP, mortgage, RRIF, RESP) technology (e.g., a TVM Solver), the advan-
1.2 determine, through investigation using tech- tages of starting deposits earlier when invest-
nology (e.g., the TVM Solver on a graphing ing in annuities used as long-term savings
calculator; online tools), the effects of chang- plans
ing the conditions (i.e., the payments, the Sample problem: If you want to have a mil-
frequency of the payments, the interest rate, lion dollars at age 65, how much would you
the compounding period) of an ordinary have to contribute monthly into an invest-
simple annuity (i.e., an annuity in which ment that pays 7% per annum, compounded
payments are made at the end of each period, monthly, beginning at age 20? At age 35?
and compounding and payment periods are At age 50?
the same) (e.g., long-term savings plans,

loans) 1.5 gather and interpret information about mort-
gages, describe features associated with
Sample problem: Given an ordinary simple mortgages (e.g., mortgages are annuities for
annuity with semi-annual deposits of $1000, which the present value is the amount bor-
earning 6% interest per year compounded rowed to purchase a home; the interest on a
semi-annually, over a 20-year term, which of mortgage is compounded semi-annually but
the following results in the greatest return: often paid monthly), and compare different
doubling the payments, doubling the interest types of mortgages (e.g., open mortgage,
rate, doubling the frequency of the payments closed mortgage, variable-rate mortgage)
and the compounding, or doubling the pay-
ment and compounding period? 1.6 read and interpret an amortization table for
a mortgage
1.3 solve problems, using technology (e.g., scien-
tific calculator, spreadsheet, graphing calcula- Sample problem: You purchase a $200 000
tor), that involve the amount, the present condominium with a $25 000 down payment,
value, and the regular payment of an ordinary and you mortgage the balance at 6.5% per year
simple annuity compounded semi-annually over 25 years,
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payable monthly. Use a given amortization
table to compare the interest paid in the first 3. Designing Budgets

year of the mortgage with the interest paid in
the 25th year. By the end of this course, students will::
1.7 generate an amortization table for a mortgage, 3.1 gather, interpret, and describe information
using a variety of tools and strategies (e.g., about living costs, and estimate the living
input data into an online mortgage calculator; costs of different households (e.g., a family of
determine the payments using the TVM four, including two young children; a single
Solver on a graphing calculator and generate young person; a single parent with one child)
the amortization table using a spreadsheet), in the local community
calculate the total interest paid over the life 3.2 design and present a savings plan to facilitate
of a mortgage, and compare the total interest the achievement of a long-term goal (e.g.,
with the original principal of the mortgage attending college, purchasing a car, renting
1.8 determine, through investigation using tech- or purchasing a house)
nology (e.g., TVM Solver, online tools, finan- 3.3 design, explain, and justify a monthly budget
cial software), the effects of varying payment suitable for an individual or family described
periods, regular payments, and interest rates in a given case study that provides the spe-
on the length of time needed to pay off a cifics of the situation (e.g., income; personal
mortgage and on the total interest paid responsibilities; costs such as utilities, food,
Sample problem: Calculate the interest saved rent/mortgage, entertainment, transportation,
on a $100 000 mortgage with monthly pay- charitable contributions; long-term savings
ments, at 6% per annum compounded semi- goals), with technology (e.g., using spread-
annually, when it is amortized over 20 years sheets, budgeting software, online tools)
instead of 25 years. and without technology (e.g., using budget MAP4C
templates)
2. Renting or Owning Accommodation 3.4 identify and describe the factors to be consi-
dered in determining the affordability of
accommodation in the local community (e.g.,
income, long-term savings, number of depen-
2.1 gather and interpret information about the dants, non-discretionary expenses), and con-
procedures and costs involved in owning and sider the affordability of accommodation
in renting accommodation (e.g., apartment, under given circumstances
condominium, townhouse, detached home)
Sample problem: Determine, through investi-
in the local community
gation, if it is possible to change from renting
2.2 compare renting accommodation with owning to owning accommodation in your communi-
accommodation by describing the advantages ty in five years if you currently earn $30 000
and disadvantages of each per year, pay $900 per month in rent, and
have savings of $20 000.
2.3 solve problems, using technology (e.g., calcu-
lator, spreadsheet), that involve the fixed costs 3.5 make adjustments to a budget to accommo-
(e.g., mortgage, insurance, property tax) and date changes in circumstances (e.g., loss of
variable costs (e.g., maintenance, utilities) of hours at work, change of job, change in per-
owning or renting accommodation sonal responsibilities, move to new accom-
modation, achievement of a long-term goal,
Sample problem: Calculate the total of the major purchase), with technology (e.g.,
fixed and variable monthly costs that are spreadsheet template, budgeting software)
associated with owning a detached house
but that are usually included in the rent for 3.6 gather, interpret, and describe information
rental accommodation. about applications of the mathematics of per-
sonal finance in occupations (e.g., selling real
PERSONAL FINANCE
estate, bookkeeping, managing a restaurant,

financial planning, mortgage brokering), and
about college programs that explore these
applications
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C. GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY
1. solve problems involving measurement and geometry and arising from real-world applications;
2. explain the significance of optimal dimensions in real-world applications, and determine optimal
dimensions of two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional figures;
3. solve problems using primary trigonometric ratios of acute and obtuse angles, the sine law, and the
cosine law, including problems arising from real-world applications, and describe applications of
trigonometry in various occupations.
1. Solving Problems Involving 2. Investigating Optimal Dimensions

Measurement and Geometry
By the end of this course, students will: 2.1 recognize, through investigation using a variety
1.1 perform required conversions between the of tools (e.g., calculators; dynamic geometry
imperial system and the metric system using software; manipulatives such as tiles, geoboards,
a variety of tools (e.g., tables, calculators, toothpicks) and strategies (e.g., modelling;
online conversion tools), as necessary within making a table of values; graphing), and
applications explain the significance of optimal perimeter,
area, surface area, and volume in various
1.2 solve problems involving the areas of rectan- applications (e.g., the minimum amount of
gles, triangles, and circles, and of related packaging material, the relationship between
composite shapes, in situations arising from surface area and heat loss)
real-world applications
Sample problem: You are building a deck
Sample problem: A car manufacturer wants to attached to the second floor of a cottage, as
display three of its compact models in a triangu- shown below. Investigate how perimeter
lar arrangement on a rotating circular platform. varies with different dimensions if you build
Calculate a reasonable area for this platform, the deck using exactly 48 1-m x 1-m decking
and explain your assumptions and reasoning. sections, and how area varies if you use
exactly 30 m of deck railing. Note: the entire
1.3 solve problems involving the volumes and
outside edge of the deck will be railed.
surface areas of rectangular prisms, triangular
prisms, and cylinders, and of related compo-
site figures, in situations arising from real-
Deck
world applications
Sample problem: Compare the volumes of
concrete needed to build three steps that are
4 ft wide and that have the cross-sections Cottage
shown below. Explain your assumptions and
reasoning.
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2.2 determine, through investigation using a 3.2 make connections between primary trigono-
variety of tools (e.g., calculators, dynamic metric ratios (i.e., sine, cosine, tangent) of

geometry software, manipulatives) and strat- obtuse angles and of acute angles, through
egies (e.g., modelling; making a table of values; investigation using a variety of tools and
graphing), the optimal dimensions of a two- strategies (e.g., using dynamic geometry
dimensional shape in metric or imperial units software to identify an obtuse angle with
for a given constraint (e.g., the dimensions the same sine as a given acute angle; using
that give the minimum perimeter for a given a circular geoboard to compare congruent
area) triangles; using a scientific calculator to com-
pare trigonometric ratios for supplementary
Sample problem: You are constructing a rec-
angles)
tangular deck against your house. You will
use 32 ft of railing and will leave a 4-ft gap 3.3 determine the values of the sine, cosine, and
in the railing for access to stairs. Determine tangent of obtuse angles
the dimensions that will maximize the area
of the deck. 3.4 solve problems involving oblique triangles,
including those that arise from real-world
2.3 determine, through investigation using a vari- applications, using the sine law (in non-
ety of tools and strategies (e.g., modelling with ambiguous cases only) and the cosine law,
manipulatives; making a table of values; and using metric or imperial units
graphing), the optimal dimensions of a right
Sample problem: A plumber must cut a piece
rectangular prism, a right triangular prism,
of pipe to fit from A to B. Determine the
and a right cylinder in metric or imperial units
length of the pipe.
for a given constraint (e.g., the dimensions
that give the maximum volume for a given B
surface area) MAP4C
Pipe
Sample problem: Use a table of values and a
graph to investigate the dimensions of a rec- 5
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tangular prism, a triangular prism, and a
cylinder that each have a volume of 64 cm3 A
8
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3. Solving Problems Involving about applications of trigonometry in occupa-
Trigonometry tions, and about college programs that explore
these applications
By the end of this course, students will: Sample problem: Prepare a presentation to
showcase an occupation that makes use of
3.1 solve problems in two dimensions using
trigonometry, to describe the education and
metric or imperial measurements, including
training needed for the occupation, and to
problems that arise from real-world applica-
highlight a particular use of trigonometry
tions (e.g., surveying, navigation, building
in the occupation.
construction), by determining the measures
of the sides and angles of right triangles using
the primary trigonometric ratios, and of acute
triangles using the sine law and the cosine law
GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY
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D. DATA MANAGEMENT
1. collect, analyse, and summarize two-variable data using a variety of tools and strategies, and
interpret and draw conclusions from the data;
2. demonstrate an understanding of the applications of data management used by the media and the
advertising industry and in various occupations.
using a variety of tools (e.g., spreadsheets,
1. Working With Two-Variable Data dynamic statistical software)
By the end of this course, students will: Sample problem: Download census data from
Statistics Canada on age and average income,
1.1 distinguish situations requiring one-variable store the data using dynamic statistics soft-
and two-variable data analysis, describe the ware, and organize the data in a summary
associated numerical summaries (e.g., tally table.
charts, summary tables) and graphical sum-
maries (e.g., bar graphs, scatter plots), and 1.4 create a graphical summary of two-variable
recognize questions that each type of analysis data using a scatter plot (e.g., by identifying
addresses (e.g., What is the frequency of a and justifying the dependent and indepen-
particular trait in a population? What is the dent variables; by drawing the line of best
mathematical relationship between two fit, when appropriate), with and without
variables?) technology
Sample problem: Given a table showing shoe 1.5 determine an algebraic summary of the rela-
size and height for several people, pose a tionship between two variables that appear
question that would require one-variable to be linearly related (i.e., the equation of the
analysis and a question that would require line of best fit of the scatter plot), using a
two-variable analysis of the data. variety of tools (e.g., graphing calculators,
graphing software) and strategies (e.g., using
1.2 describe characteristics of an effective survey systematic trials to determine the slope and
(e.g., by giving consideration to ethics, priva- y-intercept of the line of best fit; using the
cy, the need for honest responses, and possi- regression capabilities of a graphing calcula-
ble sources of bias, including cultural bias), tor), and solve related problems (e.g., use the
and design questionnaires (e.g., for determin- equation of the line of best fit to interpolate
ing if there is a relationship between age and or extrapolate from the given data set)
hours per week of Internet use, between
marks and hours of study, or between income 1.6 describe possible interpretations of the line of
and years of education) or experiments (e.g., best fit of a scatter plot (e.g., the variables are
growth of plants under different conditions) linearly related) and reasons for misinterpre-
for gathering two-variable data tations (e.g., using too small a sample; failing
to consider the effect of outliers; interpolating
1.3 collect two-variable data from primary sources, from a weak correlation; extrapolating non-
through experimentation involving observa- linearly related data)
tion or measurement, or from secondary
sources (e.g., Internet databases, newspapers, 1.7 determine whether a linear model (i.e., a line
magazines), and organize and store the data of best fit) is appropriate given a set of two-
variable data, by assessing the correlation
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between the two variables (i.e., by describing explain how the media, the advertising indus-
the type of correlation as positive, negative, or try, and others (e.g., marketers, pollsters) use

none; by describing the strength as strong or and misuse statistics (e.g., as represented in
weak; by examining the context to determine graphs) to promote a certain point of view
whether a linear relationship is reasonable) (e.g., by making a general statement based
on a weak correlation or an assumed cause-
1.8 make conclusions from the analysis of two- and-effect relationship; by starting the vertical
variable data (e.g., by using a correlation to
scale on a graph at a value other than zero; by
suggest a possible cause-and-effect relation-
making statements using general population
ship), and judge the reasonableness of the
statistics without reference to data specific to
conclusions (e.g., by assessing the strength of
minority groups)
the correlation; by considering if there are
enough data) 2.4 assess the validity of conclusions presented
in the media by examining sources of data,
including Internet sources (i.e., to determine
2. Applying Data Management whether they are authoritative, reliable,
unbiased, and current), methods of data
By the end of this course, students will: collection, and possible sources of bias (e.g.,
sampling bias, non-response bias, a bias in a
2.1 recognize and interpret common statistical
survey question), and by questioning the
terms (e.g., percentile, quartile) and expres-
analysis of the data (e.g., whether there is any
sions (e.g., accurate 19 times out of 20) used
indication of the sample size in the analysis)
in the media (e.g., television, Internet, radio,
and conclusions drawn from the data (e.g.,
newspapers)
whether any assumptions are made about
2.2 describe examples of indices used by the cause and effect)
media (e.g., consumer price index, S&P/TSX MAP4C
Sample problem: The headline that accompa-
composite index, new housing price index) nies the following graph says Big Increase
and solve problems by interpreting and using in Profits. Suggest reasons why this head-
indices (e.g., by using the consumer price line may or may not be true.
index to calculate the annual inflation rate)
23
Sample problem: Use the new housing price
22
index on E-STAT to track the cost of purchas-

ing a new home over the past 10 years in the 21
Toronto area, and compare with the cost in 20
Calgary, Charlottetown, and Vancouver over 19

the same period. Predict how much a new 18
home that today costs $200 000 in each of
17
these cities will cost in 5 years. 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Year
2.3 interpret statistics presented in the media
(e.g., the UNs finding that 2% of the worlds 2.5 gather, interpret, and describe information
population has more than half the worlds about applications of data management in
wealth, whereas half the worlds population occupations, and about college programs that
has only 1% of the worlds wealth), and explore these applications
DATA MANAGEMENT
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Mathematics for Work and
Everyday Life, Grade 12
Workplace Preparation MEL4E
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is

applied in the workplace and daily life. Students will investigate questions involving
the use of statistics; apply the concept of probability to solve problems involving familiar
situations; investigate accommodation costs, create household budgets, and prepare a
personal income tax return; use proportional reasoning; estimate and measure; and
apply geometric concepts to create designs. Students will consolidate their mathematical
skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.
Prerequisite: Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation
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A. REASONING WITH DATA

1. collect, organize, represent, and make inferences from data using a variety of tools and strategies,
and describe related applications;
2. determine and represent probability, and identify and interpret its applications.
1.5 make inferences based on the graphical repre-
1. Interpreting and Displaying Data sentation of data (e.g., an inference about a
sample from the graphical representation of
By the end of this course, students will: a population), and justify conclusions orally
1.1 read and interpret graphs (e.g., bar graph, or in writing using convincing arguments
broken-line graph, histogram) obtained from (e.g., by showing that it is reasonable to
various sources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, assume that a sample is representative of MEL4E
Statistics Canada website) a population)
1.2 explain the distinction between the terms 1.6 make and justify conclusions about a topic
population and sample, describe the character- of personal interest by collecting, organizing
istics of a good sample, and explain why (e.g., using spreadsheets), representing (e.g.,
sampling is necessary (e.g., time, cost, or using graphs), and making inferences from
physical constraints) categorical data from primary sources (i.e.,
collected through measurement or observa-
Sample problem: What are some factors that tion) or secondary sources (e.g., electronic
a manufacturer should consider when deter- data from databases such as E-STAT, data
mining whether to test a sample or the entire from newspapers or magazines)
population to ensure the quality of a product?
1.7 explain how the media, the advertising indus-
1.3 collect categorical data from primary sources, try, and others (e.g., marketers, pollsters) use
through experimentation involving observation and misuse statistics (e.g., as represented in
(e.g., by tracking food orders in restaurants graphs) to promote a certain point of view
offering healthy food options) or measurement, (e.g., by making general statements based on
or from secondary sources (e.g., Internet data- small samples; by making statements using
bases, newspapers, magazines), and organize general population statistics without reference
and store the data using a variety of tools (e.g., to data specific to minority groups)
spreadsheets, dynamic statistical software)
Sample problem: The headline that accompa-
Sample problem: Observe cars that pass nies the following graph says Big Increase
through a nearby intersection. Collect data on in Profits. Suggest reasons why this head-
seatbelt usage or the number of passengers line may or may not be true.
per car.
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1.4 represent categorical data by constructing
REASONING WITH DATA
22
graphs (e.g., bar graph, broken-line graph,

21
circle graph) using a variety of tools (e.g.,
20
dynamic statistical software, graphing
19
calculator, spreadsheet)
18
17
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Year
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1.8 gather, interpret, and describe information 2.5 determine, through investigation using class-
about applications of data management in the generated data and technology-based simula-
workplace and in everyday life tion models (e.g., using a random-number
Grade 12, Workplace Preparation
generator on a spreadsheet or on a graphing

calculator), the tendency of experimental
2. Investigating Probability probability to approach theoretical probability
as the number of trials in an experiment
By the end of this course, students will: increases (e.g., If I simulate tossing a coin
1000 times using technology, the experimental
2.1 determine the theoretical probability of an
probability that I calculate for getting tails in
event (i.e., the ratio of the number of
any one toss is likely to be closer to the theo-
favourable outcomes to the total number of
retical probability than if I simulate tossing
possible outcomes, where all outcomes are
the coin only 10 times)
equally likely), and represent the probability
in a variety of ways (e.g., as a fraction, as a Sample problem: Calculate the theoretical
percent, as a decimal in the range 0 to 1) probability of rolling a 2 on a number cube.
Simulate rolling a number cube, and use the
2.2 identify examples of the use of probability simulation to calculate the experimental
in the media (e.g., the probability of rain, of probability of rolling a 2 after 10, 20, 30, ,
winning a lottery, of wait times for a service 200 trials. Graph the experimental probability
exceeding specified amounts) and various versus the number of trials, and describe any
ways in which probability is represented trend.
(e.g., as a fraction, as a percent, as a decimal
in the range 0 to 1) 2.6 interpret information involving the use of
probability and statistics in the media, and
2.3 perform simple probability experiments (e.g., describe how probability and statistics can
rolling number cubes, spinning spinners, flip- help in making informed decisions in a
ping coins, playing Aboriginal stick-and-stone variety of situations (e.g., weighing the risk
games), record the results, and determine the of injury when considering different occu-
experimental probability of an event pations; using a weather forecast to plan
2.4 compare, through investigation, the theoretical outdoor activities; using sales data to stock
probability of an event with the experimental a clothing store with appropriate styles
probability, and describe how uncertainty and sizes)
explains why they might differ (e.g., I know Sample problem: A recent study on youth
that the theoretical probability of getting tails gambling suggests that approximately 30%
is 0.5, but that does not mean that I will of adolescents gamble on a weekly basis.
always obtain 3 tails when I toss the coin Investigate and describe the assumptions
6 times; If a lottery has a 1 in 9 chance that people make about the probability of
of winning, am I certain to win if I buy winning when they gamble. Describe other
9 tickets?) factors that encourage gambling and prob-
lems experienced by people with a gambling

addiction.
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B. PERSONAL FINANCE

1. gather, interpret, and compare information about owning or renting accommodation and about
the associated costs;
2. interpret, design, and adjust budgets for individuals and families described in case studies;
3. demonstrate an understanding of the process of filing a personal income tax return, and describe
applications of the mathematics of personal finance.
1. Renting or Owning Accommodation about the rights and responsibilities of tenants
and landlords
1.6 generate a checklist of necessary tasks asso-
1.1 identify the financial implications (e.g., res- MEL4E
ciated with moving (e.g., change of address,
ponsibility for paying the cost of accommoda- set-up of utilities and services, truck rental),
tion and furnishings; greater responsibility and estimate the total cost involved under
for financial decision making) and the non- various conditions (e.g., moving out of
financial implications (e.g., greater freedom province; hiring a moving company)
to make decisions; the demands of time
management or of adapting to a new environ-
ment; the possibility of loneliness or of the 2. Designing Budgets
need to share responsibilities) associated
with living independently By the end of this course, students will:
1.2 gather and compare, through investigation, 2.1 categorize personal expenses as non-
information about the costs and the advan- discretionary (e.g., rent, groceries, utilities,
tages and disadvantages of different types of loan payments) or discretionary (e.g., enter-
rental accommodation in the local community tainment, vacations)
(e.g., renting a room in someones house;
renting a hotel room; renting or leasing an 2.2 categorize personal non-discretionary ex-
apartment) penses as fixed (e.g., rent, cable, car insur-
ance) or variable (e.g., groceries, clothing,
1.3 gather and compare, through investigation, vehicle maintenance)
information about purchase prices of different
types of owned accommodation in the local 2.3 read and interpret prepared individual or
community (e.g., trailer, condominium, town- family budgets, identify and describe the key
house, detached home) components of a budget, and describe how
budgets can reflect personal values (e.g., as
1.4 gather, interpret, and compare information they relate to shopping, saving for a long-
about the different types of ongoing living term goal, recreational activities, family,
expenses associated with renting and owning community)
PERSONAL FINANCE
accommodation (e.g., hydro, cable, telephone,

Internet, heating, parking, laundry, groceries, 2.4 design, with technology (e.g., using spread-
cleaning supplies, transportation) and related sheet templates, budgeting software, online
costs tools) and without technology (e.g., using
budget templates), explain, and justify a
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monthly budget suitable for an individual or 3.3 gather, interpret, and compare information
family described in a given case study that about common tax credits (e.g., tuition fees,
provides the specifics of the situation (e.g., medical expenses, charitable donations) and
income; personal responsibilities; expenses tax deductions (e.g., moving expenses, child
such as utilities, food, rent/mortgage, enter- care expenses, union dues)
tainment, transportation, charitable contribu-
tions; long-term savings goals) 3.4 complete a simple personal income tax return
(i.e., forms and schedules), with or without
2.5 identify and describe factors to be considered tax preparation software
in determining the affordability of accommo-
dation in the local community (e.g., income, 3.5 gather, interpret, and describe some addition-
long-term savings, number of dependants, al information that a self-employed individual
non-discretionary expenses) should provide when filing a personal income
tax return (e.g., a statement of business activi-
2.6 make adjustments to a budget to accommo- ties that includes business expenses such as
date changes in circumstances (e.g., loss of insurance, advertising, and motor-vehicle
hours at work, change of job, change in per- expenses)
sonal responsibilities, move to new accommo-
dation, achievement of a long-term goal, 3.6 gather, interpret, and describe information
major purchase), with technology (e.g., about services that will complete a personal
spreadsheet template, budgeting software) income tax return (e.g., tax preparation serv-
ice, chartered accountant, voluntary service in
the community) and resources that will help
3. Filing Income Tax with completing a personal income tax return
(e.g., forms and publications available on the
By the end of this course, students will: Canada Revenue Agency website, tax prepa-
ration software for which rebates are avail-
3.1 explain why most Canadians are expected to able), and compare the services and resources
file a personal income tax return each year, on the basis of the assistance they provide and
and identify and describe the major parts of a their cost
personal income tax return (i.e., identification,
total income, net income, taxable income, 3.7 gather, interpret, and describe information
refund or balance owing) about applications of the mathematics of
personal finance in the workplace (e.g.,
3.2 gather, interpret, and describe the information selling real estate, bookkeeping, managing
and documents required for filing a personal a restaurant)
income tax return (e.g., CRA guides, forms,
and schedules; T4 slips; receipts for charitable
donations), and explain why they are required
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C. APPLICATIONS OF MEASUREMENT

1. determine and estimate measurements using the metric and imperial systems, and convert measures
within and between systems;
2. apply measurement concepts and skills to solve problems in measurement and design, to construct
scale drawings and scale models, and to budget for a household improvement;
3. identify and describe situations that involve proportional relationships and the possible consequences
of errors in proportional reasoning, and solve problems involving proportional reasoning, arising in
applications from work and everyday life.
and pounds), as required within applications
1. Measuring and Estimating that arise from familiar contexts
MEL4E
By the end of this course, students will: 1.5 convert measures between systems (e.g., cen-
timetres and inches, pounds and kilograms,
1.1 measure, using a variety of tools (e.g., meas- square feet and square metres, litres and U.S.
uring tape, metre or yard stick, measuring gallons, kilometres and miles, cups and milli-
cups, graduated cylinders), the lengths of litres, millilitres and teaspoons, degrees
common objects and the capacities of com- Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit), as required
mon containers, using the metric system and within applications that arise from familiar
the imperial system contexts
1.2 estimate lengths, distances, and capacities in Sample problem: Compare the price of gaso-
metric units and in imperial units by applying line in your community with the price of
personal referents (e.g., the width of a finger gasoline in a community in the United States.
is approximately 1 cm; the length of a piece of
standard loose-leaf paper is about 1 ft; the
capacity of a pop bottle is 2 L) 2. Applying Measurement and Design
Sample problem: Based on an estimate of the
length of your stride, estimate how far it is to
the nearest fire exit from your math class- 2.1 construct accurate right angles in practical
room, and compare your estimate with the contexts (e.g., by using the 3-4-5 triplet to
measurement you get using a pedometer. construct a region with right-angled corners
on a floor), and explain connections to the
1.3 estimate quantities (e.g., bricks in a pile, time
Pythagorean theorem
to complete a job, people in a crowd), and
APPLICATIONS OF MEASUREMENT
describe the strategies used 2.2 apply the concept of perimeter in familiar
Sample problem: Look at digital photos that contexts (e.g., baseboard, fencing, door and
show large quantities of items, and estimate window trim)
the numbers of items in the photos. Sample problem: Which room in your home
required the greatest, and which required
1.4 convert measures within systems (e.g., cen-
the least, amount of baseboard? What is the
timetres and metres, kilograms and grams,
difference in the two amounts?
litres and millilitres, feet and inches, ounces
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2.3 estimate the areas and volumes of irregular Sample problem: Design an innovative combi-
shapes and figures, using a variety of strat- nation of two appliances or two other consu-
egies (e.g., counting grid squares; displacing mer products (e.g., a camera and a cellphone,
water) a refrigerator and a television), and construct

a three-dimensional scale model.
Sample problem: Draw an outline of your
hand and estimate the area. 2.8 investigate, plan, design, and prepare a budg-
et for a household improvement (e.g., land-
2.4 solve problems involving the areas of rectan-
scaping a property; renovating a room), using
gles, triangles, and circles, and of related
appropriate technologies (e.g., design or deco-
composite shapes, in situations arising from
rating websites, design or drawing software,
real-world applications
spreadsheet)
Sample problem: A car manufacturer wants
Sample problem: Plan, design, and prepare a
to display three of its compact models in a
budget for the renovation of a 12-ft by 12-ft
triangular arrangement on a rotating circular
bedroom for under $2000. The renovations
platform. Calculate a reasonable area for this
could include repainting the walls, replacing
platform, and explain your assumptions and
the carpet with hardwood flooring, and
reasoning.
refurnishing the room.
2.5 solve problems involving the volumes and
surface areas of rectangular prisms, triangular
prisms, and cylinders, and of related compo- 3. Solving Measurement Problems
site figures, in situations arising from real- Using Proportional Reasoning
world applications
Sample problem: Compare the volumes of By the end of this course, students will:
concrete needed to build three steps that are 3.1 identify and describe applications of ratio and
4 ft wide and that have the cross-sections rate, and recognize and represent equivalent
shown below. Explain your assumptions and ratios (e.g., show that 4:6 represents the same
reasoning. ratio as 2:3 by showing that a ramp with a
height of 4 m and a base of 6 m and a ramp
with a height of 2 m and a base of 3 m are
equally steep) and equivalent rates (e.g., rec-
ognize that paying $1.25 for 250 mL of tomato
sauce is equivalent to paying $3.75 for 750 mL
of the same sauce), using a variety of tools
(e.g., concrete materials, diagrams, dynamic
2.6 construct a two-dimensional scale drawing of geometry software)
a familiar setting (e.g., classroom, flower bed, 3.2 identify situations in which it is useful to
playground) on grid paper or using design or make comparisons using unit rates, and solve
drawing software problems that involve comparisons of unit

Sample problem: Your family is moving to a rates
new house with a living room that is 16 ft by Sample problem: If 500 mL of juice costs
10 ft. Cut out and label simple geometric $2.29 and 750 mL of the same juice costs
shapes, drawn to scale, to represent every $3.59, which size is the better buy? Explain
piece of furniture in your present living your reasoning.
room. Place all of your cut-outs on a scale
drawing of the new living room to find out 3.3 identify and describe real-world applications
if the furniture will fit appropriately (e.g., of proportional reasoning (e.g., mixing con-
allowing adequate space to move around). crete; calculating dosages; converting units;
painting walls; calculating fuel consumption;
2.7 construct, with reasonable accuracy, a three- calculating pay; enlarging patterns), distinguish
dimensional scale model of an object or envi- between a situation involving a proportional
ronment of personal interest (e.g., appliance, relationship (e.g., recipes, where doubling the
room, building, garden, bridge) quantity of each ingredient doubles the num-
ber of servings; long-distance phone calls
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billed at a fixed cost per minute, where talking 3.5 solve problems involving proportional reason-

for half as many minutes costs half as much) ing in everyday life (e.g., applying fertilizers;
and a situation involving a non-proportional mixing gasoline and oil for use in small
relationship (e.g., cellular phone packages, engines; mixing cement; buying plants for
where doubling the minutes purchased does flower beds; using pool or laundry chemicals;
not double the cost of the package; food pur- doubling recipes; estimating cooking time
chases, where it can be less expensive to buy from the time needed per pound; determining
the same quantity of a product in one large the fibre content of different sizes of food
package than in two or more small packages; servings)
hydro bills, where doubling consumption does
Sample problem: Bring the label from a large
not double the cost) in a personal and/or
can of stew to class. Use the information on
workplace context, and explain their reasoning
the label to calculate how many calories and
3.4 identify and describe the possible consequences how much fat you would consume if you ate
(e.g., overdoses of medication; seized engines; the whole can for dinner. Then search out
ruined clothing; cracked or crumbling concrete) information on a form of exercise you could
of errors in proportional reasoning (e.g., not choose for burning all those calories. For
recognizing the importance of maintaining what length of time would you need to
proportionality; not correctly calculating the exercise?
amount of each component in a mixture)
3.6 solve problems involving proportional reason-
Sample problem: Age, gender, body mass, ing in work-related situations (e.g., calculating
body chemistry, and habits such as smoking overtime pay; calculating pay for piecework;
are some factors that can influence the effec- mixing concrete for small or large jobs)
tiveness of a medication. For which of these
Sample problem: Coiled pipe from the
factors might doctors use proportional rea- MEL4E
United States is delivered in 200-ft lengths.
soning to adjust the dosage of medication?
Your company needs pipe in 3.7-m sections.
What are some possible consequences of
How many sections can you make from each
making the adjustments incorrectly?
200-ft length?
APPLICATIONS OF MEASUREMENT
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Ministry of Education

The Ontario Curriculum

THE PROGRAM IN MATHEMATICS 7

THE MATHEMATICAL PROCESSES 17

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF

SOME CONSIDERATIONS FOR

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SECONDARY SCHOOLS FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY

THE IMPORTANCE OF MATHEMATICS IN THE CURRICULUM

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN MATHEMATICS PROGRAMS

Mastery of concepts and skills in mathematics requires a sincere commitment to work

The mathematics curriculum promotes lifelong learning. In addition to supporting regu-

Recognizing that students need a solid conceptual foundation in mathematics in order to

Using a variety of instructional, assessment, and evaluation strategies, teachers provide

and to become lifelong learners.

Courses in Grade 11 and Grade 12

directly after graduation, or the requirements for admission to many apprenticeship or

11 Functions University MCR3U Grade 10 Principles of Mathematics, Academic

11 Functions and University/ MCF3M Grade 10 Principles of Mathematics, Academic,

11 Foundations College MBF3C Grade 10 Foundations of Mathematics, Applied

11 Mathematics Workplace MEL3E Grade 9 Principles of Mathematics, Academic, or

12 Advanced University MHF4U Grade 11 Functions, University

12 Calculus University MCV4U Grade 12 Advanced Functions, University, must be

12 Mathematics University MDM4U Grade 11 Functions, University, or Grade 11

12 Mathematics College MCT4C Grade 11 Functions and Applications,

12 Foundations College MAP4C Grade 11 Foundations for College

12 Mathematics Workplace MEL4E Grade 11 Mathematics for Work and Everyday

Note: Each of the courses listed above is worth one credit.

THE PROGRAM IN MATHEMATICS

Functions and Mathematics for

Mathematics for Mathematics for

Half-credit courses, which require a minimum of fifty-five hours of scheduled instruct-

COURSES AND STRANDS

University Preparation Courses

C. Polynomial and Rational Applications

The Grade 12 university preparation course Mathematics of Data Management is

University/College Preparation and College Preparation Courses

The Grade 11 university/college preparation course, Functions and Applications, provides

extends the understanding of functions developed in the Grade 11 university/college

Workplace Preparation Courses

AND EVERYDAY LIFE AND EVERYDAY LIFE

The mathematical processes are as follows:

The mathematical processes are interconnected. Problem solving and communicating

to students as needed, to enable them to use the symbolic language of mathematics.

Selecting Problem-Solving Strategies

SELECTING TOOLS AND COMPUTATIONAL STRATEGIES

Calculators, Computers, Communications Technology

Technology helps students perform operations, make graphs, manipulate algebraic

Representation of mathematical ideas using manipulatives 4 helps students to:

remember how they solved a problem;

Effective classroom communication requires a supportive and respectful environment

Assessment is the process of gathering information from a variety of sources (including

The purpose of the achievement chart is to:

Categories of Knowledge and Skills

The categories of knowledge and skills are described as follows:

Knowledge and Understanding. Subject-specific content acquired in each course (knowl-

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

5. See the footnote on page 28, pertaining to the mathematical processes.

EVALUATION AND REPORTING OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT