STUDENT COURSE SYLLABUS

Grade 12: Advanced Functions

GRADE: 12 COURSE CODE: MHF4U COURSE TYPE: University preparation

TEACHER: Mr. Goos E-MAIL: sgoos@brontecollege.ca

WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.goosmath.weebly.com

PREREQUISITE: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Mathematics for College
Technology, Grade 12, College Preparation

TEXTBOOK: Advanced Functions 12, (2008) McGraw Hill Ryerson.
COURSE FEES: All extra fees support the curriculum and understanding of the course.
All course fees are approximate and subject to change.

COURSE MATERIALS FEE FIELD TRIP FEE OTHER REQUIRED FEES

$ __. 00

$ 0

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COURSE FEE DETAILS:




STUDENT MATERIALS: You must bring the following items to class to be prepared:
Pen/pencil/ruler

Scientific calculator Laptop Binder and lined
paper

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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

www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/math1112currb.pdf


ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION:
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.
70% of the grade will be based on evaluations conducted throughout the course.
30% 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.

KNOWLEDGE &
UNDERSTANDING
THINKING APPLICATION COMMUNICATION

35 %

30 %

25 %

10 %

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
KNOWLEDGE &
UNDERSTANDING
Knowledge of content (facts, terms, definitions);
Understanding of concepts (ideas, theories, procedures, processes).
THINKING Use of planning skills (research, asking questions, setting goals);
Use of processing skills (analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating);
Use of critical/creative thinking processes (problem-solving).
APPLICATION Application of knowledge and skills in familiar and new contexts;
Making connections within and between various contexts.
COMMUNICATION Expression and organization of ideas and information;
Communication for different audiences and purposes;
Use of conventions (vocabulary, conventions of form, citations).

The report card provides a record of the learning skills demonstrated by the student in
every course. 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 six areas reflects their critical role in students
achievement of the curriculum expectations.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBILITY Completes and submits class work, homework, and assignments
according to agreed-upon timelines;
Takes responsibility for and manages own behaviour.
ORGANIZATION Establishes priorities and manages time to complete tasks and goals;
Identifies, gathers, evaluates and uses information, technology and
resources to complete tasks.
INDEPENDENT
WORK
Uses class time appropriately to complete tasks;
Follows instructions with minimal supervision.
COLLABORATION Accepts various roles and equitable share of work in a group;
Responds positively to the ideas, opinions, and traditions of others.
INITIATIVE Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities for learning;
Demonstrates a positive attitude, curiosity and interest in learning;
Advocates appropriately for the rights of self and others.
SELF-REGULATION Sets own individual goals and monitors progress towards them;
Seeks clarification or assistance when needed;
Perseveres and makes an effort when responding to challenges.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS: If a student has a valid reason for an extension, they must speak with the teacher to
discuss the possibility of changing the due date before the due date to set an extension date for
accommodation purposes. Only one extension allowed per assignment.

One day late - loss of 5%
Two days late - loss of 10%, parents/guardians are contacted
Three days late - loss of 15%, Four days late - loss of 20%, Five days late - loss of 25%
Six days late - a mark of ZERO may be assigned

PLAGIARISM: Students must only submit their own work. CUT & PASTE is NOT ALLOWED.
Plagiarism is the copying of someone elses words, ideas or work without proper citation. This might be a
sentence or a paragraph copied from a book, the Internet or a friend.

1
st
plagiarism - loss of 25%, must redo the assignment & attend a plagiarism workshop
2
nd
plagiarism - a mark of ZERO
3
rd
plagiarism a mark of ZERO and a meeting with the school board to determine possible suspension, fine,
and/or expulsion

CHEATING: Students must not cheat during tests, assignments, or exams.
1
st
time caught cheating: Test, assignment, or exam will be taken and only the material prior to the question
involving the cheating will be marked.
2
nd
time caught cheating: The student will receive ZERO for the test, assignment, or exam.
3
rd
time caught cheating: The student will receive ZERO and will go before the school board to determine
possible suspension, fine, and/or expulsion.

ATTENDANCE: There is a link between student attendance and academic success.
You may be withdrawn from a course if you fail to attend regularly.
If you are LATE to class less than 10 minutes 4 times in one month = 30-minute detention.
If you are LATE to class more than 10 minutes, it is recorded as an absence.

TECHNOLOGY: All students must sign an Acceptable Use Policy outing the appropriate time, place and use
of technology. The Homeroom teacher will review this policy at the beginning of each semester.

HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned and will be checked regularly to ensure good understanding. Your
success on tests and assignments depends on doing the homework accurately and on time. Homework is NOT
optional. Parents will be contacted if homework is consistently not completed.

Strand Title Number of Hours
Review of Prerequisite Skills 4 hours
Strand C Polynomial and Rational Functions 39 hours
Strand B Trigonometric Functions 26 hours
Strand A Exponential and Logarithmic Functions 18 hours
Strand D Characteristics of Functions 13 hours
Culminating Project & Course Review 10 hours
Total 110 hours