Mathématiques du Consommateur 20S

General information

This is the first of three courses in the consumer mathematics stream. It is a pre-requisite to the senior 3 course. This course is designed to show students how mathematics is used in everyday life. A field trip to a bank or a credit union is usually arranged. The students will also begin to build a portfolio of their work including a résumé in French and English and initial exposure to career exploration.

Topics

            number analysis            banking operations        revenue and expenditures         

            spreadsheets                 spatial geometry            consumer decisions      

            probability                    sample theory

Evaluation

Each of the two terms carry a weight of 35% and the final exam has a weight of 30%. Day to day work, quizzes and calcul rapide make up 30% of the term mark and tests and projects account for 70%.

Materials