High School Mathematics
The Mathematics Curriculum
The Grades 10-12 Mathematics Program of Studies includes a combined Grade 10 course, Mathematics 10C, that is the starting point for the -1 and -2 course sequences (see diagram below). This will allow Mathematics 10C students to delay choosing a mathematics course sequence until Grade 11. Upon successful completion of 10C, students will choose a path of 20-1 or 20-2 depending on their post-secondary aspirations. The other Grade 10 mathematics course available is Mathematics 10-3 (Apprenticeship & Workplace) for students planning to enter a trade or the workforce. Students who have successfully completed Math 10-3 may move on to Math 20-3. Math 10-4 is a non-diploma certificate of completion route.
Senior High Math: Choosing the Right Sequence…
Mathematics – 1 Pre-Calculus course sequence | Mathematics – 2 Foundations course sequence | Mathematics – 3 Apprenticeship & Workplace course sequence |
This course sequence is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that require the study of calculus. e.g., Engineering, Mathematics, Sciences or Business.
Topics include algebra and number; measurement; relations and functions; trigonometry; and permutations, combinations and binomial theorem. | This course sequence is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills identified for post- secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of calculus. e.g. Arts, Civil Engineering technology, Medical technology, Nursing.
This course is designed for students pursuing careers in a wide variety of areas, thus filling the needs of most students. It provides a high degree of flexibility in terms of changing course sequences, at both the grade 11 and grade 12 levels, if the student’s interests change.
Topics include geometry; measurement; number and logic; logical reasoning; relations and functions; statistics and probability. | This course sequence 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 workforce. This sequence aligns with entrance requirements for many trades programs, specifically levels one to three.
Topics include algebra, geometry, measurement, number, statistics and probability. |
MATHEMATICS 10: Combined
Entry based on Math 9 Teacher Recommendation
**Students will have achieved Excelling (E) or Meeting (M) in the majority of the Foundational and Essential Outcomes from Math 9. This course is designed for students who plan to take -1 (Pre-Calculus) or -2 (Foundations) course sequence. Students who want to continue with post-secondary education. Topics in this sequence include relations and functions, equations, probability, statistics and trigonometry. A graphing calculator is required for this course (recommend TI-83 or TI-84)
MATHEMATICS 10-3: Apprenticeship and Workplace
Entry based on Math 9 Teacher Recommendation
**Students will have achieved Approaching (A) or Beginning (B) in the majority Math 9 Outcomes. This course is designed for students interested in trades or direct entry into the workforce. This sequence aligns with entrance requirements for many trades programs. Topics in this sequence include finance, geometry, measurement and trigonometry.
MATH 10 PREP
This course is designed for students who want or need to improve math skills before entering Math 10C. The essential outcomes from Math 9 will be reviewed and the essential outcomes from Math 10-3 will be covered. Students will receive 5 credits for Math 10-3. In order to take Math 10C a mark of 75% or greater is recommended in this course.
MATHEMATICS 20-1: Pre-Calculus
Recommended Entry: 70% in Math 10 Combined
This course sequence is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that require the study of calculus. Topics in this sequence include sequences and series, trigonometry, quadratics, absolute values and radicals, inequalities, systems of equations inequalities and rational expressions and equations. A graphing calculator is required for this course (recommend TI-83 or TI-84).
MATHEMATICS 20-2: Foundations
Entry: 50% in Math 10 Combined
This course sequence is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of calculus. Topics in this sequence include measurement, statistics, reasoning, quadratics, radicals and geometry. A graphing calculator is required for this course (recommend TI-83 or TI-84)
MATHEMATICS 20-3: Apprenticeship and Workplace
Entry: 50% in Math 10-3
This course is designed for students interested in trades or direct entry into the workforce. This sequence aligns with entrance requirements for many trades programs. Topics in this sequence include finance, geometry, statistics, measurement and algebra.
MATHEMATICS 30-1: Pre-Calculus
Recommended Entry: 60% in Math 20-1
This course sequence is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that require the study of calculus. Topics in this sequence include trigonometry, relations and functions, permutations, combinations and the binomial theorem. A graphing calculator is required for this course (recommend TI-83 or TI-84).
This course is subject to a provincial diploma exam which determines 30% of the final mark.
MATHEMATICS 30-2: Foundations
Recommended Entry: 50% in Math 20-2 or 50-59% in Math 20-1
This course sequence is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of calculus. Topics in this sequence include logical reasoning, probability, relations and functions, and a mathematical reasoning project. A graphing calculator is required for this course (recommend TI-83 or TI-84).
This course is subject to a provincial diploma exam which determines 30% of the final mark.
MATHEMATICS 30-3: Apprenticeship and Workplace
Entry: 50% in Math 20-3
This course is designed for students interested in trades or direct entry into the workforce. This sequence aligns with entrance requirements for many trades programs. Topics in this sequence include measurement, geometry, number, algebra, statistics and probability.
This course does not have a provincial diploma exam.
MATHEMATICS 31
Recommended Entry: 60% from Math 30-1
Math 31 is an introductory course in the study of Calculus. The suggested prerequisite is a mark of 60% in Math 30-1. Students can take Math 31 co-currently with Math 30-1 with the instructor’s approval. Calculus has two branches of study: differential calculus and integral calculus. Differential calculus deals with instantaneous rates of change. Integral calculus is concerned with finding a quality by knowing the rate of change. Students who are considering further studies in the Sciences, Engineering, or Commerce and Economics should consider taking this course.
This course does not have a provincial diploma exam.