MATH 11PC 
                                                          2021-22 Course Outline 
                    Reshma WIthere 
                                                                     Reshma Withers 
                                                  contact:  rwithers@sd44.ca / 604-903-3500 or TEAMS 
                     
                    Core Competencies:                                          Curricular Competencies in Math: 
                                                                                 Reasoning and modeling
                           communication                                           Understanding and solving
                       personal          thinking                                  Communicating and representing
                       and social                                                Connecting and reflecting
                                                                                                                         
                    Big Ideas  for more information:   https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/mathematics/11/pre-calculus 
                     
                    ● Algebra allows us to generalize relationships through abstract thinking. 
                    ● The meanings of, and connections between, operations extend to powers, radicals, and polynomials. 
                    ● Quadratic relationships are prevalent in the world around us. 
                    •  Trigonometry involves using proportional reasoning to solve indirect measurement problems. 
                     
                    Course Content             
                    Textbook:        Pre-Calculus 11 (McGraw-Hill Ryerson)                       Replacement Cost $85.00 
                     
                    Quadratic Functions, Equations & Inequalities in one variable  (12 classes) Ch.3,4,9 pages 138-262, 476-487 
                            Properties of quadratic functions and their transformations.  Solve quadratic equations by 
                            graphing, quadratic formula, completing the square, and the square root method. Solve linear and 
                            quadratic inequalities in one variable.  Solve problems in context, and recognize relevant domain 
                            and range restrictions. 
                     
                    Trigonometry (7 classes) Ch.2 pages 72-131 
                            Primary trigonometric ratios of angles in standard position.  Work with the unit circle to determine 
                            exact values of trig ratios for special angles. Solve simple trig equations.  Solve contextual and non-
                            contextual problems using the sine law, and cosine law, including the ambiguous case.  (Angles will 
                            be measured in degrees). 
                                
                    Rational Expressions and Equations (6 classes) Ch.6 pages 308-355 
                            Perform operations on rational expressions, identify non-permissible values, solve equations and 
                            identify extraneous roots.    
                     
                    Radical Expressions and Equations (6 classes)  Ch.5 pages 270-306 
                            Simplify and evaluate powers with rational exponents.  Simplify and perform operations with 
                            radical expressions.  Solve radical equations graphically and algebraically, and identify extraneous 
                            roots.   
                     
                    Finance  (6 classes) supplementary material  
                            Compound interest, introduction to investments and loans with regular payments, using 
                            technology.  Buy/lease. 
                     
                     
                     
                    
                    
                    
                    
                   Support for Students: 
                   Tutorials:   If you are experiencing difficulty, please come to tutorials to get additional support.   
                                                              Tuesday- Friday 8:30-9:10 
                                     
                Students are expected to spend about 45-60 minutes practicing, reviewing and studying outside of math 
                                                               class each day.  
                                                                        
                Students will be getting a significant amount of time to complete assignments in class each day, however 
                almost everyone will still need to spend a significant amount of time completing assignments at home as 
                well.  Time spent at home should be productive; if they are getting frustrated, they should plan to attend 
                morning tutorials and bring their questions to class.  However, productive time can also be spent 
                preparing study notes to review and organize the material learned, watching supplementary lessons (ask 
                teacher for suggested sites), or working on foundational skills that might require additional practice.   
                    
                   Assessment & Grading: 
                   Final grades will be approximately determined according to the following breakdown: 
                                    Quizzes, Homework, Assignments                                 35% 
                                    Unit Assessments                                               40% 
                                    Final Exam                                                     25% 
                    
                   Policies and Expectations: 
                   Students are expected to: 
                       ●   adhere to the school “Code of Conduct”, 
                       ●   have a binder, lined paper, graph paper, pencil and eraser, ruler and highlighter, 
                       ●   have a whiteboard marker and small cloth rag or a cotton mitt,  
                       ●   have a scientific calculator every day, to be used when appropriate; a graphing calculator is recommended, 
                       ●   keep cellphones/digital devices out of sight, unless specifically used for a class activity, 
                       ●   notify the teacher in advance when there is a planned absence, 
                       ●  take the initiative to complete missed work and assignments when absent from class 
                    
                   Keys to success… 
                       •   Come to class on time and prepared.  
                       •   Stay organized. Keep all of your coursework in your binder. This will be your greatest tool when 
                           reviewing for chapter tests or assessments/evaluations.  Hand in all assignments on time. 
                       •   Use class time effectively. Behavior in the class should reflect a serious and responsible 
                           attitude.Time given to work on assignments in class must be used effectively. Socializing and 
                           inappropriate behavior are not acceptable. 
                       •   Do your math work in pencil, not pen. Part of learning math is making mistakes, so you may need 
                           to erase them! 
                       •   Ask for help when you do not understand a concept. You are encouraged to attend a tutorial 
                           session.   
                                                                           
                                                               ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 
                     
                   “I have read and acknowledged the objectives and expectations for Math as described on the 
                   course outline provided.” 
                    
                    
                     
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