Principles of Mathematics 10, version 05
(4 credits)
(Graduation Exam Required for Students in 2004 Graduation Program—exam worth 20% of final grade)

Course Assessment: 40% send-in assignments, 60% tests

Course Outline

It is recommended that students have previously successfully completed Mathematics 9. This is an academic mathematics course leading to postsecondary programs with emphasis in science and related fields of study.

Reference Books: Math Foundation 10 – Edvantage Press
Student Notes And Problems workbook – CastleRock Research Corp.
The KEY Study Guide – CastleRock Research Corp.

Marker: Mrs. Louisa Robertson
1-800-663-3536 (Local 3017)
lroberts@scides.ca

Unit 1 – Number Systems

1.1 Classifying Numbers
1.2 Arithmetic Operations on Irrational Numbers Using Decimal Approximations
1.3 Operations of Irrational Numbers Using Exact Values
1.4 Exponent Laws (Rational Exponents)

Unit 2 – Polynomials

2.1 Multiplication of Polynomials
2.2 Factoring the Difference of Squares
2.3 Factoring Trinomials
2.4 Division by Monomials
2.5 Division by Binomials

Unit 3 – Rational Expressions

3.1 Equivalent Forms of Rational Expressions
3.2 Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions
3.3 Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions
3.4 Solving Rational Equations
3.5 Applications of Rational Expressions

Unit 4 – Coordinate Geometry

4.1 Calculating the Distance Between Two Points
4.2 Calculating the Midpoint of Line Segments
4.3 Solving Problems Involving the Slope of Line Segments
4.4 Determining Equations of Lines
4.5 Solving Problems Involving Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Unit 5 – Linear Functions

5.1 Describing Linear Functions
5.2 Characteristics of Graphs of Linear Functions
5.3 Sketching Graphs of Linear Functions

Unit 6 – Modeling With Linear Functions

6.1 Arithmetic Sequences
6.2 Arithmetic Series
6.3 Writing Equations: Partial and Direct Variation

Unit 7 – Trigonometry

7.1 Solving Two Right Triangles
7.2 Sine and Cosine for Angles to 180?
7.3 Using the Sine Law to Solve Problems
7.4 Using the Cosine Law to Solve Problems

SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR

The provision of and the expertise to operate a scientific calculator is expected and is the responsibility of the student. As well, there may be times when the availability and use of a spreadsheet program or a graphing calculator are suggested or optional, but not required.

EVALUATION

The SCHOOL portion of a student’s grades will be determined by a combination of the following:

18 Unit assignments – 40%
7 Module tests – 60%

This School grade will contribute 80% of a student’s final course grade. The other 20% comes from the required Provincial Exam.