Course Outline

Rationale:

This course line was developed in response to the changing mathematical requirements in the work place. The increased use of technology and the way information is communicated has changed significantly in the last 20 years. This course was developed to give students practical hands on mathematics that they will use in the jobs that they work at after high school.

Units:

            Unit A: Systems of Inequalities

            Unit B: Quadratic Functions

            Unit C: Scale

            Unit D Trigonometry

            Unit E: Statistics

            Unit F: Proofs

            Unit G: Problem Solving

            Unit H: Personal Finacne

The units may not be taught in the order listed above. Each unit will be allotted approximately two weeks. This means there will be a test about every two weeks.

Assessment:

            Final Exam               25%

            Term Work              75%

              - Tests                                                60%

              - Mental Math & Assignments                10%

              - House Project                                    15%

              - Home Work                                       15%