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Who should take MHF4U online?
MHF4U supports more than one pathway. Whether you are heading to university, college, an apprenticeship or the skilled trades, or straight into the workplace, this credit counts toward your OSSD.
- Students applying to engineering, science, mathematics, computer science, business or health science programs that list MHF4U as a required course
- Students heading to college technology programs, apprenticeships or the skilled trades who want strong math skills
- Students planning to take MCV4U Calculus and Vectors, which requires MHF4U before or at the same time
- Students who need a stronger MHF4U mark for their university average
- Graduates and mature students completing a missing university prerequisite
- Student-athletes and international students who need a flexible schedule
What you will learn
- Exponential and logarithmic functions: Work with logarithms, solve exponential and logarithmic equations, and model growth and decay.
- Trigonometric functions: Use radian measure, graph trigonometric functions, prove identities and solve trigonometric equations.
- Polynomial and rational functions: Analyze and graph polynomial and rational functions and solve related equations and inequalities.
- Characteristics of functions: Explore rates of change, combine functions, and apply functions to real problems.
Official Ontario course description
Advanced Functions, Grade 12, University Preparation (MHF4U)
This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; develop techniques for combining functions; broaden their understanding of rates of change; and develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended both for students taking the Calculus and Vectors course as a prerequisite for a university program and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of university programs.
Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Mathematics for College Technology, Grade 12, College Preparation
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education, Curriculum and Resources.
How the online course works
- Register online and receive access to your course in Google Classroom.
- Learn at your pace with lessons and assignments. Your teacher returns feedback and grades, usually within 3 to 5 business days.
- Complete your assessments as you finish each unit, with support from your teacher along the way.
- Receive your credit. We send your final mark to your home school and submit it to OUAC.
Need it sooner? Add Fast Track for priority grading when you have an application deadline.
MHF4U frequently asked questions
Do I need MHF4U for university?
Many engineering, science, mathematics, computer science and business programs list MHF4U as a required Grade 12 course. Check the admission requirements for each program you are applying to.
Can I take MHF4U and MCV4U at the same time?
Yes. Ontario allows MHF4U to be taken before or at the same time as MCV4U Calculus and Vectors.
How long does MHF4U take online?
The course has 110 hours of lessons. You have 4 months from enrollment, and extensions are available up to 12 months in total. Many students finish sooner because the course is self-paced.
Will my MHF4U mark be accepted?
Yes. Aubrey Academy is Ministry-inspected, and we submit your final grade directly to OUAC and send your report card to your home school.
I already took MHF4U. Can I raise my mark?
Yes. Our Mark Upgrade option builds on the work you already completed instead of retaking the full course.