MATHEMATICS 8 (MMA--08)

This mathematics course is designed to develop numeracy skills by combining mathematical knowledge, communication skills, problem solving, connecting ideas, reasoning, mental math, estimation, visualization, and the use of technology.  Students will construct their own meaning out of mathematics, understand math in meaningful contexts, and learn to move from concrete to abstract ideas by linking concrete, pictorial, and symbolic concepts.

 

MATHEMATICS 8/9 (MMA-09---H)

This course is designed for students with exceptional abilities in both core elementary school topics and problem solving, and a strong interest & work ethic in mathematics.  This accelerated course covers the Math 8 and Math 9 Curricula in one year, and focuses on the same math skills & processes as the regular Math 8 & Math 9 courses (see the write ups for these in this course planning booklet for more details).  A student wishing to be selected for this course must write the course entrance exam as announced through grade 7 class visits each year (specific date to be announced).  Students will be chosen on the basis of their performance on BOTH the core math skill & problem solving portions of the entrance exam as well as teacher recommendation.  Students who complete this course will proceed to one of the math 10 courses the following year.

 

MATHEMATICS 9 (MMA--09)

Prerequisite:  Mathematics 8

This mathematics program continues to develop the math concepts and thinking skills from the grade eight curriculum.  Students will hear and provide explanations, draw to represent their thinking, engage in experiences with concrete materials, visualize, and discuss their thinking with others in order to create deeper understanding.  Students will learn to be investigative thinkers, and will build perseverance through solving challenging problems.

 

WORKPLACE MATHEMATICS 10 (MWPM-10)

Prerequisite:  Mathematics 9

This course is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force.  The course will concentrate on algebra, geometry, measurement, number sense with practical applications, and trigonometry, and will continue to focus on the mathematical processes learned in Math 8 and 9.  Students with a credit for Workplace Mathematics 10 are expected to take Workplace Mathematics 11. 

*Students and parents are encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs as they vary by institution and by year.

 

FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS & PRECALCULUS 10 (MFMP-10)

Prerequisite:  Mathematics 9

This course is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills identified for post secondary studies in both the arts and the sciences.  The course will concentrate on powers, number theory and operations, relations and functions, trigonometry, measurement, and logical reasoning, and will continue to focus on the mathematical processes learned in Math 8 and 9.  Students with a credit for Foundations of Mathematics 10 are eligible to take Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-Calculus 11. 

*Students and parents are encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs as they vary by institution and by year.

 

WORKPLACE MATHEMATICS 11 (MWPM-11)

Prerequisite:  Apprenticeship & Workplace Mathematics 10

This course is a continuation of the Workplace 10 curriculum, and is designed to give students the necessary math skills for the majority of post-secondary trades or for direct entry into the workforce.  Students are expected to learn the following: financial literacy, rate of change, probability and statistics, interpreting graphs, and 3D objects.  Students with a credit for this course are eligible to take Apprenticeship Mathematics 12 the following year, if they so choose.   This course meets graduation requirements, but does not lead straight to university entrance.

*Students and parents are encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs, as they vary by institution and year.

FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS 11 (MFOM-11)

Prerequisite:  Foundations & Pre-Calculus Math 10

This course is based on many of the core skills learned in Foundations & Pre-Calculus Math 10, and is designed for students interested in the Social Sciences, Economics, Arts, Fine Arts, and other non-scientific/mathematical post secondary disciplines.  The course contains significantly fewer theoretical math topics than Pre-Calculus 11.  The focus is on understanding the course content in depth and developing communication skills around mathematics.  Topics covered in Foundations 11 include Measurement, Geometry, Statistics, Inductive & Deductive Reasoning, Math Games, Graphing Analysis, and Financial Literacy.  Students with a credit for this course are eligible to take Foundations of Mathematics 12 the following year, if they so choose. This course meets graduation requirements and leads students towards some university entrance programs.

*Students and parents are encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs, as they vary by institution and year.

 

PRE-CALCULUS MATHEMATICS 11 (MPREC11)

Prerequisite:  Foundations & Pre-Calculus Math 10

This course requires a solid understanding of the skills from Foundations & Pre-Calculus Math 10 for students to be successful, and is designed for people interested in applying for post-secondary programs in Science, Applied Science, Commerce, and Math.  The course focuses on theoretical math topics that prepare students for Calculus.  Students are expected to learn the following: powers, radicals, quadratic functions and equations, rational expressions and equations, linear and quadratic inequalities, trigonometry, and financial literacy.  Students with a credit for this course are eligible to take Pre-Calculus 12 and Calculus 12 the following year. This course meets graduation requirements and leads students towards some university entrance requirements.

*Students and parents are encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs, as they vary by institution and year.  

 

 

FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS 12 (MFOM-12)

Prerequisite:  Foundations of Math 11

This course is based on many of the core skills learned in Foundations of Math 11, and is designed for students interested in the Social Sciences, Economics, Arts, Fine Arts, and other non-scientific/mathematical post secondary disciplines.  The course contains significantly fewer theoretical math topics than Pre-Calculus 12.  The focus is on understanding the course content in depth and developing communication skills around mathematics.  Topics covered in Foundations 12 include Financial Mathematics, Combinatorics, Probability, Polynomials, Exponents and Logarithms, Sinusoidal Functions, and current events Research Project(s).  This course meets graduation requirements and leads students towards some university entrance programs.

*Students and parents are encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs, as they vary by institution and year.

 

PRE-CALCULUS MATHEMATICS 12 (MPREC12)

Prerequisite:  Pre-Calculus Math 11

This course requires a solid understanding of the skills from Pre-Calculus Math 11 for students to be successful, and is designed for students interested in applying for post-secondary programs in Science, Applied Science, Commerce, and Math.  The course focuses on theoretical math topics that prepare students for the Calculus 12 course.  These topics include but are not limited to:  Trigonometry (functions and identities), Exponential Functions, Transformations, Logarithms, Polynomials, Rational Functions, and Geometric Sequences and Series.  Students with a credit for this course are eligible to take Calculus 12 concurrently.  This course meets graduation requirements and leads students towards some university entrance requirements.

*Students and parents are encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs, as they vary by institution and year.

 

AP CALCULUS 12 (ACAL-12)

Co-Requisite or Prerequisite:  Pre-Calculus Mathematics 12  Recommended:  85% or better in Pre-Calculus Math 11 or Honours Pre-Calculus Math 11 in addition to recommendation from Math 11 teacher.

This course follows the College Board Advanced Placement curriculum and is the equivalent of a first-year university calculus course.  University results show that students who have taken calculus 12 do significantly better in first-year university where calculus is a required course for many programs such as sciences, mathematics, engineering and commerce.  In May, students may write the Advanced Placement Exam set by the College Board.  Students obtaining a 4 or 5 on the exam will have the option of being exempted from at least one first-year calculus course at many Canadian and U.S. universities.  A graphing calculator is required for this course.

Note:  Students wishing to write the AP Examination in May must pay a fee.