Foundations of Mathematics 12
Teacher(s)
David Rice
Prerequisite
One of Foundations of Math 11 or Precalculus 11
Description
This newly developed course fully meets the learning outcomes for the new BC Curriculum. This course is aimed at students who plan on completing post-secondary programs that require mathematics, such as science, math, engineering, computer science, or business. While this course requires the student to have confidence in algebraic problem solving, it was designed to break topics up into manageable sizes in order to help students from various backgrounds to be successful in the course. Online lessons are text and video based, and often include fully interactive tools for students to explore. Examples have video, or step-by-step solutions.
Units
Unit 1: Venn Diagrams and Set Theory
Unit 2: Permutations and Combinations
Unit 3: Probability
Unit 4: Tessellations and Conics
Unit 5: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Unit 6: Polynomial Functions
Unit 7: Sinusoidal Functions
Unit 8: Fractals
Type
online
Credit
4
Delivery
Student-paced – Students are asked to complete a schedule for themselves using the built-in scheduler as one of the first activities in the course. This will give students the big picture of their commitment and progress towards completion.
Assessment
Assessment (Coursework) Students will be assessed through online quizzes and unit projects only. There are no other tests or midterms. Some assessments are supervised using an online supervision software called Integrity Advocate which runs directly within the online course, so students are not required to download any third-party software. Integrity Advocate–supervised assessments require a computer with a webcam and microphone.
Meetings Face-to-face or Zoom conversations will occur after each of the four major projects in the course so that students may present their work and demonstrate their understanding.
Support
Students are assessed through online quizzes, unit projects, and ongoing assignments and practice problems. With each submission and practice set, students receive targeted feedback on their strengths and next steps. There are no tests or midterms. The lessons are designed to be completed independently; however, when students struggle with concepts, teachers are available by telephone, e-mail, or online virtual classes. Additional help—including review of assignments and practice problems—is available during office hours or by appointment.
Materials
Students are assessed through online quizzes, unit projects, and ongoing assignments and practice problems. With each submission and practice set, students receive targeted feedback on their strengths and next steps. There are no tests or midterms. The lessons are designed to be completed independently; however, when students struggle with concepts, teachers are available by telephone, e-mail, or online virtual classes. Additional help—including review of assignments and practice problems—is available during office hours or by appointment.
More Info
The topics covered are: Venn Diagrams and Set Theory, Permutations and Combinations, Probability, Tessellations and Conics, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Polynomial Functions, Sinusoidal Functions, and Fractals. Assessment is project-based, with periodic online quizzes.
