Mathematics Course
Descriptions
Mathematics is a requirement for secondary school
graduation through to grade 11. After
completing grade 9 Mathematics, students will
choose to study Principles of Mathematics,
Applications of Mathematics or
Essentials of Mathematics, based upon their
individual interests and their education and career
plans. Regular home study and homework completion
is expected of all students.
PRINCIPLES OF MATH 9, 10, 11 & 12
Students who have a particular interest in mathematics, or who have career aspirations in the fields of engineering, health sciences, medicine, law, computer science, dentistry, math, science, teaching, economics, and some business programs are encouraged to follow the theoretical path by taking Principles of Mathematics 9,10,11, and 12. Although there will be an increased focus on the application of Mathematics, the main purpose of Principles of Mathematics will be to develop the formalism needed to continue with the study of calculus. Mathematics 10P and 12P have a provincial exam.
APPLICATIONS OF MATH 10 & 11
These are challenging academic courses. The Applications of Mathematics pathway has an increased focus on the practical applications of Mathematics 10 and 11 concepts. Learning in these courses includes some concrete activities and models, with less emphasis on formalism, computation and symbol manipulation. Graphing calculators will be used to supplement some of the pencil and paper work. These courses offer a degree of difficulty above that of Essentials of Mathematics and below that of Principles of Mathematics . However, over half of the concepts from Principles of Mathematics 10 and 11 are also addressed in Applications of Mathematics 10 and 11. Students completing AMA10 may take AMA11 or Math 10P. Students completing AMA11 fulfill their secondary school graduation requirement in mathematics but may choose to take Principles of Mathematics 11. AMA 10 has a provincial exam.
ESSENTIALS OF MATH 9 , 10 & 11 (teacher recommendation is required)
The Essentials of Mathematics pathway is designed for students who struggle with maintaining the rigour of the Principles and Applications of Mathematics pathways. In Math 9E, 10E, and 11E students will develop their skills in mathematics in relation to the workplace and the home. Students will use a variety of methods to solve real-life, practical problems. Developing this sense of working with numbers will help them to understand how mathematical concepts are an integral part of daily life, business, industry and government. Learning in these courses focuses on concrete activities and models. There is an emphasis on the use of technology to supplement pencil and paper work, and opportunities for students to examine the real-world, problem solving aspects of various topics. Students will be able to use mathematics in their work lives, as well as personal lives, as citizens and consumers. Mathematics 10E has a provincial exam.
MATH 12 AND/OR CALCULUS 12
Recommendation: C+ or better in Math 11P These courses are available for students planning to study in the areas of math and science at the university level. A math 11P mark of C+ is highly recommended to anyone wanting to enroll in these courses. If there is a shortage of seats, those below C+ would be placed on a waiting list. Students may take Math 12 & Calculus 12 concurrently but it is recommended that students take Calculus 12 after the completion of Math 12.
CALCULUS 12 (4 CREDIT COURSE)
Calculus gives Grade 12 students who are proficient in algebra the opportunity to advance their knowledge of mathematics and to smooth the transition between secondary school mathematics and university calculus. Calculus 12 is intended for students who have above average skills in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and analytic geometry. The course consists of college-level treatment of elementary functions, limits, differential calculus, integral calculus and simple differential equations. This is a semestered course.
PRINCIPLES OF MATH 9, 10, 11 & 12
Students who have a particular interest in mathematics, or who have career aspirations in the fields of engineering, health sciences, medicine, law, computer science, dentistry, math, science, teaching, economics, and some business programs are encouraged to follow the theoretical path by taking Principles of Mathematics 9,10,11, and 12. Although there will be an increased focus on the application of Mathematics, the main purpose of Principles of Mathematics will be to develop the formalism needed to continue with the study of calculus. Mathematics 10P and 12P have a provincial exam.
APPLICATIONS OF MATH 10 & 11
These are challenging academic courses. The Applications of Mathematics pathway has an increased focus on the practical applications of Mathematics 10 and 11 concepts. Learning in these courses includes some concrete activities and models, with less emphasis on formalism, computation and symbol manipulation. Graphing calculators will be used to supplement some of the pencil and paper work. These courses offer a degree of difficulty above that of Essentials of Mathematics and below that of Principles of Mathematics . However, over half of the concepts from Principles of Mathematics 10 and 11 are also addressed in Applications of Mathematics 10 and 11. Students completing AMA10 may take AMA11 or Math 10P. Students completing AMA11 fulfill their secondary school graduation requirement in mathematics but may choose to take Principles of Mathematics 11. AMA 10 has a provincial exam.
ESSENTIALS OF MATH 9 , 10 & 11 (teacher recommendation is required)
The Essentials of Mathematics pathway is designed for students who struggle with maintaining the rigour of the Principles and Applications of Mathematics pathways. In Math 9E, 10E, and 11E students will develop their skills in mathematics in relation to the workplace and the home. Students will use a variety of methods to solve real-life, practical problems. Developing this sense of working with numbers will help them to understand how mathematical concepts are an integral part of daily life, business, industry and government. Learning in these courses focuses on concrete activities and models. There is an emphasis on the use of technology to supplement pencil and paper work, and opportunities for students to examine the real-world, problem solving aspects of various topics. Students will be able to use mathematics in their work lives, as well as personal lives, as citizens and consumers. Mathematics 10E has a provincial exam.
MATH 12 AND/OR CALCULUS 12
Recommendation: C+ or better in Math 11P These courses are available for students planning to study in the areas of math and science at the university level. A math 11P mark of C+ is highly recommended to anyone wanting to enroll in these courses. If there is a shortage of seats, those below C+ would be placed on a waiting list. Students may take Math 12 & Calculus 12 concurrently but it is recommended that students take Calculus 12 after the completion of Math 12.
CALCULUS 12 (4 CREDIT COURSE)
Calculus gives Grade 12 students who are proficient in algebra the opportunity to advance their knowledge of mathematics and to smooth the transition between secondary school mathematics and university calculus. Calculus 12 is intended for students who have above average skills in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and analytic geometry. The course consists of college-level treatment of elementary functions, limits, differential calculus, integral calculus and simple differential equations. This is a semestered course.