York Region District School Board

 

Grade 12, Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)

Credit Value: 1.0

 

Course Description
This course builds on students' previous experience with functions and their developing understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors and representations of lines and planes in three-dimensional space; broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions; and apply these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended for students who choose to pursue careers in fields such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of business, including those students who will be required to take a university-level calculus, linear algebra, or physics course.

Co-requisite: Grade 12 Advanced Functions, University Preparation

Ministry Policy Document(s)
TBD

eText Resources
All resources provided and referenced within the modules are available online.

Other Resources

o         Adobe: http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html#Readers

o         Atomic Learning: http://www.atomiclearning.com/geometers_sketchpad_osapac

o         Winplot: http://math.exeter.edu/rparris/winplot.html

o         Curve Expert: http://curveexpert.webhop.biz/

o         Quicktime: http://www.quicktime.com

o         Macromedia: http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash

o         Sun Java Download Centre: http://www.java.com/en/download/download_the_latest.jsp

o         Scientific Calculator

Assessment and Evaluation: Term Work 60%

The 60% will be distributed in the following manner:

1.        10% will be based on overall communication within the course.  This may include, but is not limited to, threaded discussions, chat, e-mail and participation during office hours, and

2.        50% will be based on course work. This may include, but is not limited to, assignments, quizzes, tests, projects and collaborative work.

 

Culminating Activities:

·          40% of each of the report card marks will be based on face-to-face exams. All examinations will be written at Richmond Green Secondary School.

Report cards

1.        Mid-Semester Report                       

1.1.      Examination 40%                                        

1.2.      Term 60%

 

2.        Final Report                                                  

2.1.      Mid-Semester  Exam 10%                                    

2.2.      Final Exam 30%                                           

2.3.      Term 60%

Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty includes practices such as plagiarism, cheating on tests, examinations and assignments. Academic dishonesty may result in the suspension of online privileges.

Plagiarism
When you borrow another writer's words and/ or ideas and include them in your work, you must acknowledge this whether it is a direct quotation or a restatement of an idea. Failure to do so is a form of academic dishonesty known as plagiarism and will result in a mark of zero for the work submitted.

Late Policy
All assignments have been given a due date. Please review "Module Titles and Assignment Due Dates" in this document. If you know that you will not be able to meet a given due date, contact your teacher in advance of the final deadline to request an extension. Once the final deadline has arrived, extensions will be granted for extenuating circumstances only.

Reporting
Students will receive two formal reports. One will be issued mid-semester and the other after the final examination.

Please print a copy of this document for easy reference.