Mathematics courses 08-09

Mathematics 9
This course builds on skills students have learned and developed from previous grade levels.  These include mathematical communication, making connections to other mathematical topics and subjects, estimation and mental math, problem solving, using technology, reasoning and visualization.  Units of study include:  working with numbers, algebra I (building blocks),  algebra II, geometry,  data  management, and problem solving. The results from this course determine what math stream (pure, applied or other) a student will enroll in for high school. *see course sequence chart*

Math 10 Pure (5 credits)
Pre-requisite: Math 9 or 75%+ in Math 10 Applied.
This course is the first of the 3 Math courses that lead to gaining the credit required for entrance into most university courses in Canada.  Students focus on algebra and then link these concepts to other fields such as geometry, trigonometry and data management.  Students are required to communicate their understanding of math via their explanations, illustrations, writings and making of connections to other topics and subjects.  Units of study include: number set theory, algebra I (building blocks), algebra II, geometry, data management, problem solving, business applications, relations & functions, co-ordinate geometry, measurement of 3-Dimensional objects and trigonometry.
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Math 20 Pure (5 credits)
Pre-requisite: Math 10 Pure or 75% + in Math 10 Applied
This course is an intense course which continues to develop the skills learned in Math 10 Pure.  Students who are successful in Math 20 Pure have developed the ability to communicate mathematics effectively, make connections between mathematics and other disciplines, estimate and make mental calculations, problem solve, reason, visualize and use technology effectively.  Units of study include: inequalities and systems of equations, quadratic functions and polynomial equations, reasoning and problem solving, the circle, geometry and personal finance.  *see course sequence chart*

Math 30 Pure (5 credits)
Pre-requisite: Math 20 Pure
This course is the last of the 3 Math courses that lead to gaining the credit required for entrance into most university courses in Canada.  Pure math emphasizes mathematical theory and the testing of hypotheses.  The approach is deductive and symbolic.  It    endeavors   to   show   real   life problems.  Units of study include: performing, analyzing and creating transformations of functions and relations; solving exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric equations and identities; representing and analyzing trigonometric functions; classifying conic sections; using the fundamental counting principles and permutations/combinations to solve probability problems; and using normal or binomial distributions to solve problems involving uncertainty. *see course sequence chart*