MCR3U Curriculum

Strand A: Characteristics of Functions

Overall Expectations:
1) demonstrate an understanding of functions, their representations, and their inverses, and make connections between the algebraic and graphical representations of functions using transformations;
2) determine the zeros and the maximum or minimum of a quadratic function, and solve problems involving quadratic functions, including problems arising from real-world applications;
3) demonstrate an understanding of equivalence as it relates to simplifying polynomial, radical, and rational expressions.

Summative 1 (John Mckay - KSS) - V1.doc, V1. Multiple Choice.doc
Summative 2 (John Mckay - KSS) - V1.doc
Summative 3 (John Mckay - KSS) - V1.doc

Strand B: Exponential Functions

Overall Expectations:
1) evaluate powers with rational exponents, simplify expressions containing exponents, and describe properties of exponential functions represented in a variety of ways;
2) make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of exponential functions;
3) identify and represent exponential functions, and solve problems involving exponential functions, including problems arising from real-world applications.

Summative 4 (John Mckay - KSS) - V1.doc

Strand D: Trigonmetric Functions

Overall Expectations:
1) determine the values of the trigonometric ratios for angles less than 360o; prove simple trigonometric identities; and solve problems using the primary trigonometric ratios, the sine law, and the cosine law;
2) demonstrate an understanding of periodic relationships and sinusoidal functions, and make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of sinusoidal functions;
3) identify and represent sinusoidal functions, and solve problems involving sinusoidal functions, including problems arising from real-world applications.

Summative 5 (John Mckay - KSS) - V1.doc
Summative 6 (John Mckay - KSS) - V1.doc

Strand C: Discrete Functions

Overall Expectations:
1) demonstrate an understanding of recursive sequences, represent recursive sequences in a variety of ways, and make connections to Pascal’s triangle;
2) demonstrate an understanding of the relationships involved in arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, and solve related problems;
3) make connections between sequences, series, and financial applications, and solve problems involving compound interest and ordinary annuities.