MCR3U Exam Review

Name: ___________________________________
Learning Goals I will be able to:

Determine whether a relation is a function or not from a graph, equation, set of points, or a mapping.
Find the domain and range of a function from a graph or an equation.
Given a function f(x) in the form of a graph or an equation, find f(a) for some given value of a.
Given a function (graph, equation, or mapping), find the inverse of the function.
Find the domain and range of the inverse of a function.
Simplify rational expressions and state restrictions on the variables.
Draw and state characteristics of the parent functions (abs val, quadratic, cubic, root, exponential,
reciprocal)
Perform transformations on functions when given equations or graphs as base functions.
List the transformations that have occurred on a parent function to obtain the current function.
Write equations for functions that are given to me in graphical form.
Solve exponential growth and decay problems.
Solve compound interest problems.
Relate the radius of a circle, points on the circle, and angle of rotation of a circle.
Solve problems using trigonometry.
Prove a trigonometric identity.
Convert radians to degrees and degrees to radians.
Find exact values of trigonometric ratios (primary and reciprocal).
Find all of the values of between 0 and 360 that satisfy a trigonometric equation (use related acute
values and exact values).
Gather information about a sinusoidal function from a graph (period, amplitude, axis, phase shift,
vertical shift)
Graph a sinusoidal function when given an equation or details about the function.
Perform transformations on sinusoidal functions.
List the transformations that have occurred on a SIN or COS curve to obtain the current function.
Solve problems involving sinusoidal functions.
Determine if a sequence is arithmetic or geometric.
Find the common difference or common ratio for a sequence.
Find the number of terms in a given sequence.
Find the sum of an arithmetic or geometric series.
Use sequences and series to solve problems.
Solve problems involving annuities.

Exam Outline

Section A: Knowledge and Understanding of Functions [38 marks]

Multiple Choice [5 marks]
Short Answer [10 marks]
Full Response [23 marks]
This section covers all of the units in the course. The questions test general knowledge and basic ideas from the
course. This section should not take you longer than 30 min to complete. You do not have to show any work
for the multiple choice or short answer sections but do need to show full solutions for the full response section.
Examples:

Find domain and range of a function given as a graph

Convert radians to degrees
Which of the graphs below is NOT a function?
Find the inverse of the function given.
Find f(2)+f(3) for a given function f(x).
Is this sequence arithmetic or geometric?
Is this function periodic?
What is the exact value of COS 60?

Section B: Transformations of Functions [26 marks]

Full Response [26 marks]
In this section you will be dealing with transformations of ALL of the types of functions that we have studied.
Exponential, Absolute Value, Quadratic, Cubic, Root, Reciprocal, Linear, and Sinusoidal
Examples:

Find the equation of graphs given to you.

Graph the transformation of a function.
List the transformations that have occurred to a function.

Section C: Applications of Functions [42 marks]

Full Response [39 marks]
In this section you will be problem solving with all of the tools you have gathered throughout the course.
These questions require full solutions.
Examples:

Exponential growth and decay (doubling time, half life, compound interest)
Trigonometry (2D or 3D trig sine law, cosine law, SOHCAHTOA)
Sinusoidal (Ferris Wheel, Bike Tire)
Sequences and Series (seats in the theatre/stones in the patio)
Annutities (FV, PV, R)