Academic Mathematics 3201: What Newfoundland Grade 12 Students Need to Know
Academic Mathematics 3201 is the Grade 12 math course for Newfoundland and Labrador students following the academic pathway. It covers a wide range of topics designed to build strong mathematical reasoning and prepare students for post-secondary education. StudyPug provides video lessons and practice problems for every unit in this course.
Probability and Counting
A major part of 3201 focuses on probability and counting strategies. Students work through set theory and Venn diagrams, mutually exclusive and non-mutually exclusive events, dependent and independent events, and the Fundamental Counting Principle. From there, students apply factorial notation, permutations, and combinations to solve both counting and probability problems.
Rational Expressions and Equations
Students learn to simplify rational expressions, identify non-permissible values, perform operations on rational expressions, and solve rational equations. These skills are applied to real-world contextual problems throughout the unit.
Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
- Convert between logarithmic and exponential forms
- Apply the laws of logarithms
- Solve exponential and logarithmic equations
- Analyze and graph exponential and logarithmic functions
Polynomial and Sinusoidal Functions
Students analyze and graph polynomial functions, interpreting key features in context. They then move into sinusoidal functions, learning to identify amplitude, period, and phase shift, and to apply these concepts to real-world situations.
Financial Mathematics
The final units cover practical financial topics including compound interest, loan comparisons, asset appreciation and depreciation, and an analysis of renting, leasing, and buying options. These real-world applications help students connect math to everyday decisions.
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