Canadian Curriculum · Grade 11 Math · MCR3U

Grade 11 Math Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Grade 11 Math lesson plan aligned to the Ontario curriculum, adaptable to other provinces. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week from September to August, covering characteristics and transformations of functions, quadratic, trigonometric and exponential functions, discrete functions (sequences and series) and function modelling, with a year-end review, a modelling project and exam preparation.

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September · Characteristics of Functions

Grade 11 Math — September Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Mathematics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Characteristics of Functions)		Characteristics of Functions 1: Function NotationCharacteristics of Functions 1: Function Notation 2: Key Features of Functions: Domain, Range, Zeros & IntervalsCharacteristics of Functions 1: Function Notation 2: Key Features of Functions: Domain, Range, Zeros & Intervals 3: Relations vs. Functions
September 2nd week
(Characteristics of Functions)		Characteristics of Functions 2: Key Features of Functions: Domain, Range, Zeros & IntervalsCharacteristics of Functions 3: Relations vs. Functions 4: Average Rate of ChangeCharacteristics of Functions 4: Average Rate of Change
September 3rd week
(Characteristics of Functions)		Characteristics of Functions 3: Relations vs. FunctionsR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & QuizR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & Quiz
September 4th week
(Characteristics of Functions)		Characteristics of Functions 4: Average Rate of ChangeE: Enrichment Activities & Cumulative PracticeE: Enrichment Activities & Cumulative Practice
October · Characteristics of Functions + Transformations of Functions

Grade 11 Math — October Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Mathematics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Characteristics of Functions & Transformations of Functions)		Characteristics of Functions 5: Chapter Review & QuizCharacteristics of Functions 5: Chapter Review & Quiz Transformations of Functions 1: Translations, Reflections, Stretches & CompressionsCharacteristics of Functions 5: Chapter Review & Quiz Transformations of Functions 1: Translations, Reflections, Stretches & Compressions 2: Transformations of Function Equations and Graphs
October 2nd week
(Characteristics of Functions & Transformations of Functions)		Transformations of Functions 1: Translations, Reflections, Stretches & CompressionsTransformations of Functions 2: Transformations of Function Equations and Graphs 3: Combinations of TransformationsTransformations of Functions 3: Combinations of Transformations
October 3rd week
(Characteristics of Functions & Transformations of Functions)		Transformations of Functions 2: Transformations of Function Equations and GraphsR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & QuizR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & Quiz
October 4th week
(Characteristics of Functions & Transformations of Functions)		Transformations of Functions 3: Combinations of TransformationsE: Enrichment Activities & Cumulative PracticeE: Enrichment Activities & Cumulative Practice
November · Transformations of Functions + Quadratic Functions

Grade 11 Math — November Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Mathematics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Transformations of Functions & Quadratic Functions)		Transformations of Functions 4: Transformations of Linear, Quadratic, Absolute Value & Reciprocal FunctionsTransformations of Functions 4: Transformations of Linear, Quadratic, Absolute Value & Reciprocal Functions 5: Chapter Review & QuizTransformations of Functions 4: Transformations of Linear, Quadratic, Absolute Value & Reciprocal Functions 5: Chapter Review & Quiz Quadratic Functions 1: Standard and Vertex Forms of Quadratics
November 2nd week
(Transformations of Functions & Quadratic Functions)		Transformations of Functions 5: Chapter Review & QuizQuadratic Functions 1: Standard and Vertex Forms of Quadratics 2: Completing the SquareQuadratic Functions 2: Completing the Square
November 3rd week
(Transformations of Functions & Quadratic Functions)		Quadratic Functions 1: Standard and Vertex Forms of QuadraticsR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & QuizR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & Quiz
November 4th week
(Transformations of Functions & Quadratic Functions)		Quadratic Functions 2: Completing the SquareE: Enrichment Activities & Cumulative PracticeE: Enrichment Activities & Cumulative Practice
December · Quadratic Functions + Trigonometric Functions

Grade 11 Math — December Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Mathematics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Quadratic Functions & Trigonometric Functions)		Quadratic Functions 3: Solving Quadratic Equations: Factoring & the Quadratic FormulaQuadratic Functions 3: Solving Quadratic Equations: Factoring & the Quadratic Formula 4: Modelling with Quadratic FunctionsQuadratic Functions 3: Solving Quadratic Equations: Factoring & the Quadratic Formula 4: Modelling with Quadratic Functions 5: Chapter Review & Quiz
December 2nd week
(Quadratic Functions & Trigonometric Functions)		Quadratic Functions 4: Modelling with Quadratic FunctionsQuadratic Functions 5: Chapter Review & Quiz Trigonometric Functions 1: The Sine Function as a Periodic FunctionTrigonometric Functions 1: The Sine Function as a Periodic Function
December 3rd week
(Quadratic Functions & Trigonometric Functions)		Quadratic Functions 5: Chapter Review & QuizR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & QuizR: Cumulative Review Worksheets & Quiz
December 4th week
(Quadratic Functions & Trigonometric Functions)		Trigonometric Functions 1: The Sine Function as a Periodic FunctionE: Enrichment Activities & Cumulative PracticeE: Enrichment Activities & Cumulative Practice
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Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Retrieve and diagnose

Open with short questions that check the prior knowledge needed for the week’s Grade 11 Math · MCR3U topic.

25 minutes

Model and practise

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10 minutes

Check for understanding

Finish with a short timed task that shows progress towards unit tests and the final exam.

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