Math 12 Courses

This course is based on the core skills learned in Foundations 11 and is designed for students interested in the Social Sciences, Economics, Arts, Fine Arts, and other non-scientific/mathematical post-secondary disciplines. The course contains significantly fewer theoretical math topics than Pre- Calculus 12. The focus is on understanding the course content in depth and developing communication skills around mathematics. This course meets graduation requirements and leads students towards some university entrance programs. This is an academic course that requires a commitment to assignments and study.

Topics include:

• Probability

• Geometry (angle and line constructions, tessellations)

• Conics (constructions)

• Regression Analysis

• Combinatorics (permutations, combinations, Pascal’s Triangle)

• Fractals (constructing models, connection to nature)

• Finance Literacy (mortgages, credit cards, financial markets, risk and portfolios)

Materials: multi-line scientific calculator

This course requires a solid understanding of the skills from Pre-Calculus 11 and is designed for people interested in applying for post-secondary programs in Science, Applied Science, Commerce, and Math. The course focuses on theoretical math topics that prepare students for Calculus 12. This course meets graduation requirements and leads students towards most university entrance requirements.

This is an academic course that requires a commitment to assignments and study.

Topics include:

• Transformations of various functions

• Equations (exponential, logs, trig, polynomial)

• Trigonometry (radians, graphs, identities, proofs)

• Geometric Sequences and Series

• Polynomial Factoring (powers higher than x2)

• Graphing (exponentials, logarithms, natural logs, polynomials, rational functions)

Materials: multi-line scientific calculator

This is an introductory calculus course. This course is strongly recommended for students pursuing programs of study in Science, Engineering and Business. Students must have strong algebra skills.

Topics include:

• Functions

• Limits

• Differentiation/Derivatives (polynomials, logs, exponentials, trig)

• Application of Derivatives (rates of change, optimization, graphing behavior)

• May include an extension on integration

NOTE: This course is only offered in 2nd semester. Schedule Pre-Calculus 12 in Semester 1 so Calculus 12 can be taken in Semester 2. These two courses should not be taken concurrently.