St.

James Collegiate

Math 40SA Grade 12 Course Outline and Evaluation
Teacher: Mr. D. Thorsteinson Email: dthorst@sjsd.net
Room 206
Course Description:
Grade 12 Applied Mathematics is divided into nine units. Connections will be emphasized among the nine units
throughout the course. This course is context driven and promotes the learning of numerical and geometrical
problem solving techniques as they relate to the world around us. The goal is to have students develop critical-
thinking skills through problem solving and model real-world situations mathematically to make predictions.
Students will use both algebra and technology to solve problems.

Units of Study

1. Personal Finance Investing Money
You will develop your number sense in financial applications by comparing simple and compound interest,
determining how changes in the variables of an investment affect the return, and comparing different investment
strategies.
2. Personal Finance Borrowing Money
You will develop your number sense in financial applications by understanding the relationship between earning and
paying interest, determining how the different variables of a loan affect the interest paid, and considering the costs
and benefits for both borrowing money, as well as renting, leasing, or buying in given situations.
3. Set Theory and Logic
You will develop your reasoning ability by organizing information into sets and subsets, using Venn diagrams to
illustrate the relationship between sets and subsets, and solving logic problems using a variety of strategies.
4. Counting Methods
You will develop your critical thinking skills related to counting by solving problems that involve the Fundamental
Counting Principle, understanding expressions involving factorial notation, and solving problems that involve
permutations and combinations.
5. Probability
You will develop your critical thinking skills related to uncertainty by determining the probability and odds that an
event will/will not occur, and solving problems that involve independent/dependent events, permutations/
combinations, and mutually exclusive/non-mutually exclusive events.
6. Polynomial Functions
You will develop your algebraic and graphical reasoning by identifying and describing various characteristics of
polynomial functions from their graphs and equations, graphing and modeling a situation using an appropriate
polynomial function, and solving problems using polynomial function models.
7. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
You will develop your algebraic and graphical reasoning by describing the characteristics of exponential and
logarithmic functions by analyzing their graphs and equations, modeling data using exponential and logarithmic
functions, and interpreting the graphs of exponential and logarithmic functions to solve problems.
8. Sinusoidal Functions
You will develop your algebraic and graphical reasoning by describing the characteristics of sinusoidal functions
using their graphs and equations, graphing data for a situation using a sinusoidal function, and solving problems
using sinusoidal function models.
9. Design and Measurement
You will analyze objects, shapes, and processes to solve cost and design problems.


Evaluation
Term Work (75% of final grade) Final Evaluation (25% of final grade)
Divides into the following: Final Exam: 100%
Mental Math 20% (Completed during June exam week)
Concepts 45%
Problems 30%
Real World 5%

Mental Math - Applies mental math estimation and visualization strategies.
This category is for recording marks related to mental math. Each test will include mental math
fill in the blank or multiple choice questions. Mental math questions will also be given twice a
week in class.

Concepts - Demonstrates an understanding of concepts.
This category is for recording marks related to core mathematical knowledge and understanding.
Each test will include concepts related questions. Quizzes will be given once or twice per unit
studying core concepts. Mathematical vocabulary will be assessed sporadically.

Problems - Communicates and reasons mathematically through problem solving.
This category is for recording marks related to problem solving. Each test will include problem
solving questions. Weekly problem solving journals will be used. Assignments will be given for
each unit.

Real World - Makes meaningful connections with real world applications.
This category is for recording marks related to real world application. Students will be given two
projects throughout the course to allow them to apply mathematical knowledge to the real world.

Materials pens, pencils, eraser, binder, loose-leaf paper, ruler, scissors, TI-83 or TI-84
graphing calculator

Text, Reference and Resource Material
- Textbook: Foundations of Mathematics 12, Nelson Education

Classroom Expectations
All students need to be polite to all fellow students and staff in the room.
Respect must be shown for all school and personal property.
Be prepared for each class with all supplies and homework completed at the start of class.
Arrive on time for all classes. This means in your seat ready to start class before the bell
rings.
Use class time wisely and stay on task.
All assignments, tests, quizzes missed due to an absence must be completed and are the
students responsibility.
Food, drinks, hats and jackets are not allowed in class, please leave them in your locker.

Failure to meet the above expectations will not be tolerated and may result in the student not
successfully completing the course and therefore not receiving the credit.