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| MDM4UX Course Outline Sept 2010 Curriculum: The Ontario Curriculum Grades 11 and 12: Mathematics 2000 Text: Mathematics of Data Management, Nelson Astronomy a Visual Guide, Firefly Description: This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing information. Students will apply methods for organizing large amounts of information; apply counting techniques, probability, and statistics in modeling and solving problems; and carry out a culminating project that integrates the expectations of the course and encourages perseverance and independence. Students planning to pursue university programs in physics, the astronomy, or engineering will find this course of particular interest. This course will emphasize the scientific approach to data management and analysis. The topic of astronomy will be the underlying theme to demonstrate the analysis procedures. The Units below will not be covered in any specific order. As we discuss a topic, visit the appropriate unit below for more information. Evaluation: 70% is based on tests, quizzes, assignments 30% is based on the summative project. Topics:
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