MATHEMATICS: MCF3M1
Functions and Applications

COURSE OUTLINE:						Credit Value:  1 
St. Mary’s High School				Prerequisite:  MPM2D1
Winter 2007								MFM2P1
Mr. Sadler

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.
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Text:  Mathematics 11.  Zimmer, David et al.  Nelson, 2001.

Rules:

1.	Be on time.
2. 	Be prepared - pen, pencil, notebook and text(s) etc.
3. 	Assigned work is due on assigned date.
4.        	If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to:
          	a)	obtain any work, which was missed.
          	b)	determine what material was submitted for evaluation and submit it.
          	c)	obtain all handouts and assignments.
5.	Show respect at ALL TIMES.
	a)	Do NOT pack up early
	b)	Do NOT line up at the door
	c)	Obey the seating plan that you are given

Expectations
1. 	Come prepared to each class with paper, pencils, calculator and textbook 	on desk when period begins
2.  	Homework will be assigned on a nightly basis.
3. 	Show respect to whomever is speaking at all times.
4. 	Learning is an active process!  Expect to be called on during class on a 	regular basis.
5.	If you have a question, please raise your hand!  Chances are, if you have 	a question, there are several others with the same question but are too 	shy to speak up.
6.	You will learn something new everyday in my class!

Attendance:

	The Ontario Ministry of Education and Training Document, Ontario Secondary Schools:  Grades 9 to 12, states that “regular attendance at school is critical for the student’s learning and achievement of course expectations.”

Evaluation Criteria

As a student in MCR 3U1, it is important that you fully understand how your final mark will be determined.  The purpose of this handout is to let you know what is expected of you in this course and specifically how you will arrive at your final mark.

	Evaluation:			
		
		Knowledge/Understanding  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .	25%
		Applications .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .	  .  .  .	10%
		Thinking/Inquiry/Problem Solving  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 	20 %
		Communication  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .	  5 %
		Midterm Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . .	10%
		Final Examination.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .	30 %

Tests/Quizzes

A class test will be given after every unit, perhaps twice in a unit if it is a complex one.  Reasonable advance notice will be given to the students for all major tests.  Quizzes will be given on a weekly basis.  Quizzes may be on homework, class work or lab work.  Quizzes will be given at the beginning of class so if you are late, you will probably miss your quiz.

Assessments and evaluations are taken very seriously in this class.  It is extremely important that all students be present on the day of a test.  Attempts will be made to avoid conflicts with test dates.  However, if a student knows that it is impossible to be present for a test, he/she must make arrangements with Mr. Sadler, to write their assessment prior to the test date.  At the end of the year a mark may be dropped, provided the student has maintained good attendance for all other unit tests.

Late Assignment Policy
Students must complete a missed or late assignment contract with the teacher once a due date has been passed.  It is the responsibility of the student to initiate this process.  Parental involvement will help guarantee the completion of the assignment according to the revised due date.  Continued failure to hand in the work will result in an incomplete mark.  Incomplete marks may jeopardize the granting of a course credit if the teacher and administration feel the incomplete assignment represent essential overall expectations in the course. 

Classroom  Communication

Homework will be assigned on a nightly basis.  Participation and professionalism in all classroom activities are strongly encouraged throughout the semester.  Students will receive marks based on classroom co-operation and dedication to the subject matter.  General articulation of knowledge, understanding and problem solving methods are considered in this mark.

Supplies

Students will require a three-ring binder, 5 dividers, reinforcements, a scientific calculator, and graph paper (1/4” or 5-6mm squares) for this course.  

Marks

Your performance on assigned tasks will be made available to you periodically.  It is your responsibility to check these updates and inform the teacher if there are any discrepancies.

Course Outline
Unit	Topic								
1	Solving Quadratic Equations
2	Connecting Graphs and Quadratic Equations
3	Exponential Functions
4	Financial Problems
5	Graphing Trigonometric Functions
6	Applications of Trigonometric Functions

Web Page
There is a course webpage for MCF3M1 which will contain handouts that have been given in the course, assignments, old copies of tests, assigned homework, information and links that will be useful for the course.  The website is http://www.geocities.com/sadlerweb/MCF3M/ and students are encouraged to check in on a regular basis.

Contact Information
Mr. Sadler can be contacted at the school at 376-4278.  His email address is mr.sadler@gmail.com .  

My name is Mr. Sadler and I will be teaching your son/daughter Grade 11 mathematics.  This page is an information page for you and a welcome to your son/daughter.

I will be calling you in the next few days to introduce myself and discuss the expectations of the course.  Please be aware that nightly homework is an expectation of this course, and that regular assignments will be given for submission throughout the semester.

My email address is mr.sadler@gmail.com .  Please feel free to use this contact me whenever necessary.

The course webpage is http://www.geocities.com/sadlerweb/MCF3M .  Please feel free to store this on your computer as all homework and assignments will be posted on the site.  If your son/daughter misses school time, he/she will be able to use this to keep up to date with the work.

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