Math 30 Pure

 

This course is designed to develop the student's ability to utilize mathematical concepts, skills and processes and the powers of logical analysis and inquiry.  It will provide an understanding of the defined terms and concise symbolic representations and an understanding of the concepts, skills and processes of mathematics.

 

            It will help to develop in each student a positive attitude towards mathematics and an appreciation of the contribution of mathematics to the progress of civilization.  It will furnish a mode of reasoning and problem solving with a capability of using mathematics and mathematical reasoning in practical situations in order for students to function as citizens in today's society.  It is also designed to develop an appreciation of the importance and relevance of mathematics as part of the cultural heritage that assists people to utilize relationships that influence their environment and an appreciation of the role of mathematics in man's total environment.

 

Math 30 is designed for students with an interest and aptitude in mathematics who are intending to pursue post-secondary studies at a university or in a mathematics-intensive program at a technical school or college.  Math 30 emphasizes the theoretical development of topics in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics up to a level acceptable for post-secondary institutions,  Having successfully  completed Math 30, students will have fulfilled the mathematics requirement for the Advanced High School Diploma.

 

GENERAL LEARNING EXPECTATIONS: Students are expected to be mathematically literate at the conclusion of their senior high school mathematics education.  Mathematical literacy refers to students' ability and inclination to manage the demands of their world through the use of mathematical concepts and procedures to communicate, reason, and solve problems.  More specifically, students will be expected to:

 

·         Have achieved understanding of the basic mathematical concepts, and developed the

      skills and attitudes needed to become responsible and contributing members of society.

 

·         Apply basic mathematical skills and concepts in practical situations.

 

·         Have developed the skills, concepts, and attitudes that will enable the acquisition  of

       mathematical knowledge beyond the conclusion of secondary education.

 

·         Have developed critical and creative thinking skills.

 

·         Be able to communicate mathematical ideas effectively.

 

·         Understand how mathematics can be used to investigate, interpret, and make decisions in  

       human affairs.

 

·         Understand the connections and interplay among various mathematical concepts and

       between mathematics and other disciplines.

 

·         Understand how mathematics can be used in the analysis of natural phoneme.

 

·         Understand and appreciate the positive contributions of mathematics  as a science and as

       an art to civilization and to culture.

 

 

Content

 

1st 6 weeks:  Exponents and Logarithmic Functions, Polynomials, and Series & Sequences

 

2nd 6 weeks:  Trigonometric and Circular Functions, Statistics, and Permutations and Combinations

 

3rd 6 weeks:  Relations

 

 

TEXT:  Math 12 by Kelly, Alexander, Atkinson, and Dilts.

            Addison-Wesley Publishers Ltd. : 1991

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GRADING

 

Daily Work                  10%

Assignments                 10%

Quizzes                        10%

Chapter Tests               20%

Six Week Exam            25%

Twelve Week Exam     25%

                                    100%  =  50% in class grade

                                       2           50% final exam grade

100% school grade

 

The total school grade is then weighted at 50% with the Department of Education Diploma Exam weighted at 50% to make up the final Math 30 grade.

 

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