Coquitlam Learning

Opportunity Centre
104- 2748 Lougheed Hwy
Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 6P2
Phone: (604) 945-4211

CLOC Course Outline

Course Name Pre-Calculus 12 (Online)
Teacher Marg Koetsier
Course Format Self-Paced Online
See ‘CLOC Course Pacing and Completion Policies’ below.
Teacher Contact MKoetsier@sd43.bc.ca 604-945-4211
Information & Schedule Monday/Wednesday 10:00am-2:00pm
Tuesday/Wednesday 5:00pm-9:00pm
Learning Centre Hours Monday-Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm
Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm
The Learning Centre is closed on all statutory and school holidays.

Coquitlam Learning Opportunity Centre

PRE-CALCULUS 12 (ONLINE)

INTRODUCTION
The general objectives of Pre-Calculus 12 are to develop algebraic and graphical reasoning
through the study of relations, to develop trigonometric reasoning, and to develop algebraic and
numeric reasoning that involves combinatorics. The following mathematical processes have been
integrated throughout the course: communication, problem solving, connections, mental
mathematics and estimation, reasoning, technology, and visualization. Pre-Calculus 12 is
designed to prepare students for entry into post-secondary programs that require the study of
theoretical calculus.

PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES It is expected that students will:

Relations and Functions
 demonstrate an understanding of operations on, and composition of, functions
 demonstrate an understanding of the effects of horizontal and vertical translations on the graphs of
functions and their related equations
 demonstrate an understanding of the effects of horizontal and vertical stretches on the graphs of functions
and their related equations
 apply translations and stretches to the graphs and equations of functions
 demonstrate an understanding of the effects of reflections on the graphs of functions and their related
equations, including equations through the x-axis, y-axis, and the line y  x
 demonstrate an understanding of inverses of relations
 demonstrate an understanding of logarithms
 demonstrate an understanding of the product, quotient, and power laws of logarithms
 graph and analyze exponential and logarithmic functions
 solve problems that involve exponential and logarithmic equations
 demonstrate an understanding of factoring polynomials of degree greater than 2 (limited to polynomials of
degree  5 with integral coefficients)
  graph and analyze polynomial functions (limited to polynomials of degree  5 )
 graph and analyze radical functions (limited to functions involving one radical)
 graph and analyze rational functions (limited to numerators and denominators that are monomials,
binomials, or trinomials)
Trigonometry
 demonstrate an understanding of angles in standard position, expressed in degrees and radians
 develop and apply the equation of the unit circle
 solve problems, using the six trigonometric ratios for angles expressed in radians and degrees
 graph and analyze the trigonometric functions sine, cosine, and tangent to solve problems
 solve, algebraically and graphically, first and second degree trigonometric equations with the domain
expressed in degrees and radians
 prove trigonometric identities, using reciprocal identities, quotient identities, Pythagorean identities, sum
or difference identities, and double-angle identities

Permutations, Combinations, and Binomial Theorem

 apply the fundamental counting principle to solve problems

 determine the number of permutations of n elements taken r at a time to solve problems
 determine the number of combinations of n different elements taken r at a time to solve problems
 expand powers of a binomial in a variety of ways, including using the binomial theorem (restricted to
exponents that are natural numbers)

LEARNING RESOURCES
The Pre-Calculus 12 online course does not require a textbook. All lessons and practice
materials are provided online. Two websites, the online course and the virtual classroom, contain
the lessons, practice exercises, solution keys, etc. required to be successful in this course. Access
information will be provided following registration.

A graphing calculator is required for successful completion of Pre-Calculus 12. Although many
questions will not require the use of a graphing calculator, there are questions where the graphing
capabilities will be used either to produce a graph or to find zeros, intersection points, etc.
Please note, the graphing calculator used in the online course and at Coquitlam Learning
Opportunity Centre is Texas Instruments model TI83.

PRE-CALCULUS 12 at CLOC
Pre-Calculus 12 (online) at CLOC is a self-paced, self-directed course. You will be expected to
work independently and to manage your time productively. If needed, individual help is
available online or face-to-face at CLOC. An important element for success in Pre-Calculus 12
will be your study skills. Successful students establish a study schedule and stick to it.
EVALUATION
Evaluation in Pre-Calculus 12 (online) includes 8 unit tests, 2 module tests, and a final exam.
All tests include both multiple-choice and written-response questions. Please note, the online
course includes Send-In Assignments that should be completed for practice but do NOT need to
be submitted and will NOT be included in your final mark calculation. All tests must be
completed in person at CLOC. To encourage mastery of course content, one rewrite is
available for each unit test. No rewrites are allowed for the two module tests or the final exam.
The tests will be weighted as follows:

TEST TOPIC PERCENT

Unit 1 Transformations 6
Unit 2 Graphing Radicals and Rationals 6
Unit 3 Polynomials 4
Unit 4 Exponents and Logarithms 8
MODULES 1+2 Units 1–4 14
Unit 5 Circular Functions 8
Unit 6 Trigonometric Equations and Identities 6
Unit 7 Permutations and Combinations 6
Unit 8 Function Notation and Operations 3
MODULES 3+4 Units 5–8 14
FINAL EXAM Units 1–8 25
100
 CLOC Course Pacing and Completion Policies

1. Students are expected to complete all self-paced,

flexible and online courses within a 10 month
period.

2. Students are expected to complete 10% of course

material within the 1st month after registration.

3. A final mark will be assigned to all students who

complete at least 65% of the course requirements.*

Our teachers can help you determine a pace that works for you
and fits within these expectations. Please discuss your course
completion plan with them.

If you plan to take two self-paced courses, we recommend that

you stagger the registration dates so that you get one course
started before enrolling in the second course. We do not
permit taking more than two courses at the same time without
discussing this with our administrator.

If you have extenuating circumstances that make these

timelines challenging, please have a conversation with your
teacher, or our CLOC administrator, 604-945-5211.

*65% of course requirements does not include comprehensive

final exams.