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Mathematics

The Mathematics Department offers the following Ministry-approved mathematics courses in accordance with the Ministry of Education's course requirements for producing numerate citizens. More information can be found at https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/mathematics

 

GRADE 8 - 9 COURSES

MA: MATHEMATICS 8

Prerequisite: Grade 7

This course introduces students to many mathematical concepts and combines mathematical knowledge with curricular competencies in problem solving, reflection, and communication skills to help students develop multiple approaches to mathematics. The core curriculum consists of number operations, algebra, logic, measurement, geometric constructions, probability and statistics, as well as financial literacy.  Ministry of Education requirements for this course can be found at:

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/mathematics/8

 

MA: PRE-AP HONOURS MATHEMATICS 8

Prerequisite: Grade 7

Required:  Accepted into the Incentive Program (see description of these programs on page 15-18).

This course covers the same curriculum as the Mathematics 8 course (and part of Mathematics 9), but at a faster pace, and to a greater depth and enrichment for certain topics. It is intended for highly-motivated students who have a higher-than-average ability and interest in mathematics. Students will be challenged with rigorous extension activities, which may include the writing of mathematics contests and/or projects. The entire Mathematics 8 curriculum and approximately two-thirds of the Mathematics 9 curriculum will be completed by the end of this course. Students who successfully complete this course with a sufficiently high enough grade may continue onto Pre-AP Honours Mathematics 9/10. Students who pass this course without a sufficiently high enough grade should take regular Mathematics 9 in the subsequent year.

 

MA: MATHEMATICS 9

Prerequisite: Mathematics 8

This mathematics program continues to develop the math concepts and thinking skills from Mathematics 8.  The core curriculum consists of number operations, algebra, logic, measurement, geometric constructions, probability and statistics, as well as financial literacy.  Ministry of Education requirements for this course can be found at:

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/mathematics/9

 

MA: PRE-AP HONOURS MATHEMATICS 9/10

Prerequisite: Pre-AP Honours Math 8

Required:  Accepted into the Incentive Program (see description of these programs on page 15-18), and successful completion of Pre-AP Honours Mathematics 8 (or the equivalent).

This course continues the study of math concepts initiated in Pre-AP Honours Mathematics 8. The balance of the Mathematics 9 curriculum (begun in Pre-AP Honours Math 8) is completed in this course, and the entire Foundations and Pre-Calculus Mathematics 10 curriculum will be completed in this course as well by the end of the school year. Because of this, the curriculum is covered at a faster pace than in the regular math courses, and to a greater depth and enrichment for certain topics.  It is intended for highly-motivated students who have a higher-than-average ability and interest in mathematics. Students will be challenged with rigorous extension activities, which may include the writing of mathematics contests and/or projects. Successful completion of this course will garner credit for Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10, which will allow the student to continue onto Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-Calculus 11(including Pre-AP Enriched Mathematics 11) in the subsequent year. 

 

MA: WORKPLACE MATHEMATICS 9

Admission: Recommendation of Math 8 Teacher and School Based Team

This course is intended for students who had difficulty achieving a passing mark in Mathematics 8. Emphasis is placed upon strengthening student skills in preparation for subsequent math courses leading to graduation. Normally, only portions of the Mathematics 9 curriculum will be studied, with the actual amount dependent upon student achievement during the course. In general, after completing Workplace Math 9, students will proceed to Workplace Mathematics 10. Should a student demonstrate sufficient mastery of basic skills, teachers may recommend that a student proceed to Math 9. 

 

GRADE 10-12 COURSES

 

MA: WORKPLACE MATHEMATICS 10

Recommended: Workplace Math 9 OR Math 9 with recommendation of Math 9 Teacher

This course is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills needed for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force. The core curriculum consists of computational fluency, geometry, measurement, data and graph analysis, probability, trigonometry, and financial literacy. Ministry of Education requirements for this course can be found at:

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/mathematics/10/courses

 

Students with a credit for Workplace Mathematics 10 are eligible to take Workplace Mathematics 11. 

 

MA: MATHEMATICS 10 FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS AND PRE-CALCULUS

Prerequisite: Mathematics 9

This course combines mathematical knowledge with curricular competencies in problem solving, reflection, and communication skills to help students develop multiple approaches to mathematics. The core curriculum consists of number operations, algebra, arithmetic sequences, linear functions, trigonometry, data analysis, and financial literacy. Ministry of Education requirements for this course can be found at:

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/mathematics/10/courses

 

Students with a credit for Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10 are eligible to take Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-Calculus 11.

 

MA: WORKPLACE MATHEMATICS 11

Recommended: Workplace Mathematics 10

This course is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills needed for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force. The core curriculum consists of computational fluency, 3-D objects, rates of change, graph analysis, probability, statistics, and financial literacy, and will continue to focus on the mathematical processes learned in previous mathematics courses.  Ministry of Education requirements for this course can be found at:

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/mathematics/11/courses

Students with a credit for Workplace Mathematics 11 are eligible to take Apprenticeship Mathematics 12.

 

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

 

MA: MATHEMATICS 11 FOUNDATIONS

Prerequisite: Mathematics 10 Foundations and Pre-calculus 10

This course is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills needed for post-secondary studies in the arts. Students and parents are encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs since they vary from institution to institution and from year to year. The core curriculum consists of mathematical reasoning, angle relationships, graph analysis, applications of statistics, scale models, as well as financial literacy, and will continue to focus on the mathematical processes learned in previous mathematics courses. Detailed outcomes can be found at:

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/mathematics/11/courses

 

Students with a credit for Foundations of Mathematics 11 are eligible to take Foundations of Mathematics 12.

 

MA: MATHEMATICS 11 PRE-CALCULUS

Prerequisite: Mathematics 10 Foundations and Pre-calculus 10

This course is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills needed for post-secondary studies in the sciences. Students and parents are encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs since they vary from institution to institution and from year to year. The core curriculum consists of algebra, functions, financial literacy, and  trigonometry, and will continue to focus on the mathematical processes learned in previous mathematics courses. Detailed outcomes can be found at:

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/mathematics/11/courses

 

Students with a credit for Pre-Calculus 11 are eligible to take Pre-Calculus 12

 

MA: PRE-AP ENRICHED MATHEMATICS 11 (PRE-CALCULUS)

Prerequisite: Mathematics 10 Foundations and Pre-calculus 10 or Pre-AP Honours Mathematics 9/10

Recommended: “A” in Foundations of Mathematics and Pre-calculus 10 or Pre-AP Honours Mathematics 9/10

This course is designed for highly motivated students who have demonstrated strong mathematical ability.  All the topics of Pre-calculus 11 will be covered in a more enriched and accelerated level than in the regular Pre-calculus 11 course.  Students taking this course are expected to participate in various math competitions.

 

MA: WORKPLACE MATHEMATICS 12

Recommended: Workplace Math 11

This course is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills needed for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force. The core curriculum consists of measurement, geometry, algebra, workplace mathematics, and financial literacy, and will continue to focus on the mathematical processes learned in previous math courses as well as to foster new skills. Detailed outcomes can be found at:

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/mathematics/12/courses

 

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

 

MA: MATHEMATICS 12 FOUNDATIONS

Recommended: Mathematics 11 Foundations

This course is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills needed for post-secondary studies in the arts. Students and parents are encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs since they vary from institution to institution and from year to year. The core curriculum consists of geometry, functions, regression analysis, probability, combinatorics, and financial planning, and will continue to focus on the mathematical processes learned in previous mathematics courses. Detailed outcomes can be found at:

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/mathematics/12/courses

 

MA: MATHEMATICS 12 PRE-CALCULUS

Prerequisite: Pre-calculus 11

This course is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills needed for post-secondary studies in the sciences. Students and parents are encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs since they vary from institution to institution and from year to year. The core curriculum consists of transformations and analyses of various functions used in higher mathematics, geometric sequences and series, as well as trigonometry, and will continue to focus on the mathematical processes learned in previous mathematics courses. Detailed outcomes can be found at:

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/mathematics/12/courses

 

MA: ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS 12

Prerequisite: Pre-calculus 11 or Mathematics 11 Enriched

Recommended: 80% or better in Pre-calculus 11 or Mathematics 11 Enriched. Pre-calculus 12 must be taken concurrently with this course or have been passed previously.

This course follows the College Board Advanced Placement curriculum and is the equivalent of a first-year university calculus course. Students who write the AB or BC exams in May and score 4 or better will be granted Calculus 12 AP credit. 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. Main topics will include limits, differentiation, derivatives of trigonometric and logarithmic functions,  curve-sketching,  anti-derivatives,  integration,  and  problems  involving  maximum/minimum, rate, and growth/decay. A graphics calculator (such as Texas Instrument 83 to TI-89) is highly recommended.