| Grade 9-12 Mathematics |
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| Grade 9 |
| Principles of Mathematics (Type: Academic) |
Code: MPM 1D0 Year: 1 Prerequisite: None This course enables students to develop generalizations of mathematical ideas and methods through the exploration of applications, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will investigate relationships to develop equations of straight lines in analytic geometry, explore relationships between volume and surface area of objects in measurement, and apply extended algebraic skills in problem solving. Students will engage in abstract extensions of core learning that will deepen their mathematical knowledge and enrich their understanding. |
| Foundations of Mathematics (Type: Applied) |
Code: MFM 1P0 Year: 1 Prerequisite: None Cost: $5 for student workbook This course enables students to develop mathematical ideas and methods through the exploration of applications, the effective use of technology, and extended experiences with hands-on activities. Students will investigate relationships of straight lines in analytic geometry, solve problems involving the measurement of 3-dimensional objects and 2-dimensional figures, and apply key numeric and algebraic skills in problem solving. Students will also have opportunities to consolidate core skills and deepen their understanding of key mathematical concepts. |
| Essential Mathematics (Type: Locally Developed Compulsory) |
Code: MAT 140 Year: 1 Prerequisite: None This course provides students who have experienced significant difficulties in previous Mathematics courses an opportunity to obtain sufficient background and skill development to prepare them for Grade 11 and 12 Workplace Preparation courses. Whenever possible, ideas will be presented in a real-life context, providing students with the opportunity to explore, organize, interpret and use mathematical models to solve problems. Course activities will be designed to help students develop confidence and self-esteem and to provide motivation to students to succeed in school, work and life. Technology and manipulative materials will be used whenever appropriate. Students will be assessed and evaluated through a wide variety of strategies. |
| Grade 10 |
| Principles of Mathematics (Type: Academic) |
Code: MPM 2D0 Year: 2 Prerequisite: Mathematics, Grade 9, Academic or Applied Costs: none This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relations, extend their skills in multi-step problem solving, and continue to develop their abilities reasoning. Students will pursue investigations of quadratic functions and their applications; solve and apply linear systems; solve multi-step problems in analytic geometry to verify properties of geometric figures; investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles; and develop supporting algebraic skills |
| Foundations of Mathematics (Type: Applied) |
Code: MFM 2P0 Year: 2 Prerequisite: Mathematics, Grade 9, Academic or Applied This course enables students to consolidate their understanding of key mathematical concepts through hands-on activities and to extend their problem solving experiences in a variety of applications. Students will solve problems involving proportional reasoning and the trigonometry of right triangles; investigate applications of piecewise linear functions; solve and apply systems of linear equations; and solve problems involving quadratic functions. The effective use of technology in learning and in solving problems will be a focus of the course. |
| Essential Mathematics (Type: Locally Developed Compulsory) |
Code: MAT 240 Year: 2 Prerequisite: None This course enables students to consolidate their understanding of key mathematical concepts through hands-on activities and to extend their problem solving experiences in a variety of applications. Students will solve problems involving proportional reasoning and the trigonometry of right triangles; investigate applications of piecewise linear functions; solve and apply systems of linear equations; and solve problems involving quadratic functions. The effective use of technology in learning and in solving problems will be a focus of the course. Note: No credit is granted for this course |
| Grade 11 |
| Functions and Relations (Type: University Preparation) |
Code: MCR 3U0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: Principle of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic (MPM 2D0) This course introduces some financial applications of mathematics, extends students' experiences with functions and introduces second-degree relations. Students will solve problems in personal finance involving applications of sequences and series; investigate properties and applications of trigonometric functions; develop facility in operating with polynomial, rational, and exponential expressions; develop an understanding of inverses and transformations of functions; and develop facility in using function notation and in communicating mathematical reasoning. Students will also investigate loci and the properties and applications of conics. |
| Functions (Type: University/College Preparation) |
Code: MCF 3M0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: Principle of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic (MPM 2D0) This course introduces some financial applications of mathematics and extends students' experiences with functions. Students will solve problems in personal finance involving applications of sequences and series; investigate properties and applications of trigonometric functions; develop facility in operating with polynomial, rational, and exponential expressions; develop an understanding of inverses and transformations of functions; and develop facility in using function notation and in communicating mathematical reasoning. |
| Mathematics of Personal Finance (Type: College Preparation) |
Code: MBF 3C0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 10, Applied (MFM 2P0) This course enables students to broaden their understanding of exponential growth and of important areas of personal finance. Students will investigate properties of exponential functions and develop skills in manipulating exponential expressions; solve problems and investigate financial applications involving compound interest and annuities; and apply mathematics in making informed decisions about transportation, accomodation, and career choices. |
| Mathematics for Everyday Life (Type: Workplace Preparation) |
Code: MEL 3E0 Year: 3 Prerequisite: Mathematics, Grade 9, Academic or Applied This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in important areas of day-to-day living. Students will solve problems associated with earning money, paying taxes, and making purchases; apply calculations of simple and compound interest in saving, investing, and borrowing; and calculate the costs of transportation and travel in a variety of situations. |
| Mathematics for Everyday Life (Type: Workplace Preparation) |
Code: MEL 3EB Year: 3 Prerequisite: Mathematics, Grade 9, Academic or Applied This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in important areas of day-to-day living. Students will solve problems associated with earning money, paying taxes, and making purchases; apply calculations of simple and compound interest in saving, investing, and borrowing; and calculate the costs of transportation and travel in a variety of situations. This program if geared towards those students who need a modified learning situation. |
| Mathematics for Everyday Life (Type: Workplace Preparation) |
Code: MEL 3ES Year: 3 Prerequisite: Mathematics, Grade 9, Academic or Applied This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in important areas of day-to-day living. Students will solve problems associated with earning money, paying taxes, and making purchases; apply calculations of simple and compound interest in saving, investing, and borrowing; and calculate the costs of transportation and travel in a variety of situations. This program is geared towards those students who need a modified learning situation. |
| Grade 12 |
| Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus (Type: University Preparation) |
Code: MCB 4U0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: MCR 3U0 or MCF 3M0 This course builds on students' experience with functions and introduces the basic concepts and skills of calculus. Students will investigate and apply the properties of polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions; broaden their understanding of the mathematics associated with rates of change; and develop facility with the concepts and skills of differential calculus as applied to polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Students will apply these skills to problem solving in a range of applications. |
| Geometry and Discrete Mathematics (Type: University Preparation) |
Code: MGA 4U0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: MCR 3U0 This course enables students to broaden mathematical knowledge and skills related to abstract mathematical topics and to the solving of complex problems. Students will solve problems involving geometric and Cartesian vectors, and intersections of lines and planes in three-space. They will also develop an understanding of proof, using deductive, algebraic, vector, and indirect methods. Students will solve problems involving counting techniques and prove results using mathematical induction. |
| Mathematics of Data Management (Type: University Preparation) |
Code: MDM 4U0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: MCR 3U0 or MCF 3M0 (Prerequisite: Functions and Relations, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Functions, Grade 11, University/College Preparation) 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 business, the social science, or the humanities will find this course of particular interest. |
| College and Apprenticeship Mathematics (Type: College Preparation) |
Code: MAP 4C0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: MBF 3C0 / MFC 3M0 / MCR 3U0 This course equips students with the mathematical knowledge and skills they will need in many college programs. Students will use statistical methods to analyze problems; solve problems involving the application of principles of geometry and measurement to the design and construction of physical models; solve problems involving trigonometry in triangles; and consolidate their skills in analyzing and interpreting mathematical models. |
| Mathematics for College Technology (Type: College Preparation) |
Code: MCT 4C0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: MCF 3M0 (or MCR 3U0) This course equips students with the mathematical knowledge and skills needed for entry into college technology programs. Students will investigate and apply properties of polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions; solve problems involving inverse proportionality; and explore the properties of reciprocal functions. They will also analyze models of a variety of functions, solve problems involving piecewise-defined functions, solve linear-quadratic systems, and consolidate key manipulation and communication skills. |
| Mathematics for Everyday Life (Type: Workplace Preparation) |
Code: MEL 4E0 Year: 4 Prerequisite: MEL 3E0 / MEL 3EB / MEL 3ES This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in important areas of day-to-day living. Students will use statistics in investigating questions of interest and apply principles of probability in familiar situations. They will also investigate accommodation costs and create household budgets; solve problems involving estimating and measurement; and apply concepts of geometry in the creation of designs. |
| Mathematics for Everyday Life (Type: Workplace Preparation) |
Code: MEL 4EB Year: 4 Prerequisite: MEL 3E0 / MEL 3EB / MEL 3ES This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in important areas of day-to-day living. Students will use statistics in investigating questions of interest and apply principles of probability in familiar situations. They will also investigate accommodation costs and create household budgets; solve problems involving estimating and measurement; and apply concepts of geometry in the creation of designs. |
| Mathematics for Everyday Life (Type: Workplace Preparation) |
Code: MEL 4ES Year: 4 Prerequisite: MEL 3E0 / MEL 3EB / MEL 3ES This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in important areas of day-to-day living. Students will use statistics in investigating questions of interest and apply principles of probability in familiar situations. They will also investigate accommodation costs and create household budgets; solve problems involving estimating and measurement; and apply concepts of geometry in the creation of designs. |
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