Mathematics

Course in Grade 9

Effective September 2021, all mathematics programs for Grade 9 will be based on the expectations for the de-streamed course.

Courses in Grade 10

The mathematics courses in the Grade 10 curriculum are offered in two types, academic and applied, which are defined as follows:

Academic courses develop students’ knowledge and skills through the study of theory and abstract problems. These courses focus on the essential concepts of a subject and explore related concepts as well. They incorporate practical applications as appropriate.

Applied courses focus on the essential concepts of a subject, and develop students’ knowledge and skills through practical applications and concrete examples. Familiar situations are used to illustrate ideas, and students are given more opportunities to experience hands-on applications of the concepts and theories they study.

Students who successfully complete the Grade 9 course may proceed to either the Grade 10 academic or the Grade 10 applied course.

Courses in Grades 11 and 12

The Grade 10 academic and applied courses prepare students for particular destination-related courses in Grade 11. The Grade 11 and 12 mathematics curriculum offers university preparation, university/college preparation, and college preparation courses. Students choose course types on the basis of their interests, achievement, and postsecondary goals.

The course types are defined as follows:

University preparation courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for university programs.

University/college preparation courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for specific programs offered at universities and colleges.

College preparation courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the requirements for entrance to most college programs or for admission to specific apprenticeship or other training programs.