Mathematics Department

Emery Adult Learning Centre

Course Code: MCV4U

Course Name: Calculus and Vectors, University Preparation
Level: Grade 12
Teacher: Ying Xu
Period: 1
Room Number: 307

Course Overview:
This course builds on students previous experience with functions and their understanding of rates of
change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors and
representations of lines in three dimensional spaces; 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 modeling of real-world problems. This course is intended for students
who choose to pursue careers in fields such as science, engineering, economics, and some areas of
business.

Strands of Study and Overall Expectations include:

Strands:
1. Rate of Change
2. Derivatives and their Applications
3. Algebra of Vectors
Overall Expectations:
demonstrate an understanding of rate of change by making connections between average rate of
change over an interval and instantaneous rate of change at a point, using the slopes of secants
and tangents and the concept of the limit;
apply the rules of derivatives to determine the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential,
rational, and radical functions, and simple combinations of functions; and solve related problems;
make connections between the key features of a function and its first and second derivatives, and
use the concepts in curve sketching; also solve optimization problems, that require the use of the
concepts and procedures associated with derivative
demonstrate an understanding of vectors in two-space and three-space by representing them
algebraically; perform operations on vectors in two-space and three-space, and use the properties
of these operations to solve problems;
represent lines using scalar, vector, and parametric equations, and solve related problems;

Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students in order
to ensure these expectations are being met.
Course Breakdown Resources:
The course will use a variety of resources
including video, CD-ROM, Internet Applications
Units of Study: Tentative Programs and a variety of print sources. The primary
1. Rates of Change: Average and Instantaneous (week 1-2) resource for this course is the text, Calculus and
2. Derivatives and their Applications (Week 2 -3) Vectors, and handouts.
3. Curve Sketching (week4) The text and all other resources assigned to
4. Derivatives of Exponential and Trigonometric Functions students are the responsibility of the student.
Any damage incurred will result in payment for
(week 5)
replacement. Replacement cost for the text is
5. Vectors and their Applications (week 6) $100.00.
6. Vectors and Parametric equations of Lines in R2 and R3
(week 7-8) Evaluation Structure:: Tentative
7. Final exam review and evaluation (week 9) Knowledge/Understanding 25%
Thinking/Inquiry 20%
Communication 10%
Online Math Tutorial & Graphing Calculator Application 15%
http://patrickjmt.com/ The above is reflected both in the term work (worth
https://www.khanacademy.org/math 70% of the final mark) and the final exam (worth 30%
of the final mark).
https://www.desmos.com/calculator
Tentative test date: every Tuesday

Evaluation Policy
Students will be assessed & evaluated according to the work produced & skills displayed. Methods of providing
feedback will include assessing work in process & evaluating completed assignments, tests, co-operative learning
activities, simulations and presentations. Peer & self-evaluations will also be utilized.
Student marks will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories & 4 levels. Please see the
chart below for specific skills and key words used to determine student competency in the different categories.

Level Level 1: Level 2: Level 3: Level 4:

Category 50-59% 60-69% 70-79% 80-100%
Knowledge/Understanding -Limited display -Some success -Considerable -Thorough
Knowledge of facts & terms of knowledge, in displaying display of understanding of
Understanding of concepts & relationships skills and ability knowledge, knowledge skills concepts and
Thinking/Inquiry to apply concepts skills and and ability to apply ability to
Critical thinking skills application of concepts communicate,
Creative thinking skills concepts think creatively
Inquiry Skills and apply concepts
Communication
Communication of ideas and information
Use of symbols & visuals
Oral & written communication
Application
Applications in familiar contexts
Transfer of concepts to new contexts
Making logical conclusions and
predictions
Use of technology
Making connections
Other Evaluation Issues

INCOMPLETE ASSSIGNMENTS Assignments will be graded according to the extent with which they meet the criteria
established in the rubric or evaluation structure.
MISSED TESTS Tests missed with a legitimate reason will be written within a few days of the student returning from the
absence. Student eligibility to write the test and the date of writing will be at the discretion of the teacher in consultation with
the department head.
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT Plagiarism in any form reflects academic dishonesty and will result in a mark of zero for the
assignment in question. A note will be placed in your file and disciplinary action will be taken.