MTH-5150-2 – Optimization in a General Context

Optimization in a General Context is the first course in the Secondary V Cultural, Social and Technical sequence. The aim of this course is to develop skills in dealing with situations that require optimal solutions. This learning guide has 2 volumes.

The SOLUTIONS learning approach is based on the acquisition of all the prescribed mathematical knowledge in a problem-solving context.

Duration: 50 hours (2 units)

Content:

To achieve this, the learners will study linear programming, namely:

• systems of first-degree inequalities in two variables
• the representation of constraints
• the feasible region
• the objective or economic function

They will continue their learning by expanding their knowledge of:

• the cosine law
• equivalent figures

They will then discover new knowledge about graphs.

Learners will be required to use various solution strategies to understand and model situational problems. They will need to use mathematical reasoning skills and will also have to describe how to solved these problems clearly and thoroughly using mathematical language.

Evaluation:

Passing mark for scored activities: 60%

Passing mark for certification examination: 60%