Mathematics

Once you successfully complete Mathematics 10C, you will need to decide which course sequence will meet your needs during the rest of your high school career and beyond. Whether you plan on pursuing further studies or entering the workforce directly, the revised Mathematics Program is designed to help you develop the appropriate skills.

Who should take the Mathematics-1 course sequence?

• Mathematics-1 is designed for students who plan to apply for post-secondary programs that may require calculus skills.
• If you want to enter a post-secondary program such as engineering, mathematics, sciences, some business studies, or other programs that require advanced math skills, you should take Mathematics-1.
• Mathematics 30-1 is a co-requisite for Mathematics 31 and may be required for post-secondary calculus courses. You should always check the most up-to-date information on post-secondary mathematics entrance requirements, which is available on the Alberta Learning Information
  Service (ALIS) website (see http://alis.alberta.ca/ec/ep/aas/ta/mathreq.html ) and directly from the institutions themselves.

What will I learn in Mathematics-1?

• You will study the concept of function in-depth, including quadratic, radical, polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions.
• You will extend your knowledge of trigonometry to include Sine and Cosine Laws to solve any triangle.
• You will be introduced to counting techniques involving permutations and combinations; these are the basis for the Binomial Theorem, which has important applications in the areas of calculus
  and statistics.

What do I do if my interests or future plans change?

• The Grades 10-12 Mathematics Program was designed to be flexible and to support student needs.
• After completing Mathematics 20-1, you can continue on to Mathematics 30-1. If you decide Mathematics 30-2 is more appropriate for your future goals, you can take that course instead. You can also choose to take Mathematics 30-3.
• No matter how your plans change, there is a mathematics course that will meet your needs.

Once you successfully complete Mathematics 10C, you will need to decide which course sequence will meet your needs during the rest of your high school career and beyond. Whether you plan on pursuing further studies or entering the workforce directly, the revised Mathematics Program is designed to help you develop the appropriate skills.

Who should take the Mathematics-2 course sequence?

• Mathematics-2 is designed for students who want to attend a university, college, or technical institute after high school, but do not need calculus skills.
• If you want to study at the post-secondary level in fields such as arts programs, civil engineering technology, medical technologies, or some apprenticeship programs, you should take Mathematics-2. This sequence will fulfill most high-school students' needs.
• You should always check the most up-to-date information on post-secondary mathematics entrance requirements, which is available on the Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) website and directly from the institutions themselves.

What will I learn in Mathematics-2?

• You will develop logical reasoning techniques, including inductive and deductive reasoning.
• You will study a variety of relations and functions, both graphically and algebraically, including quadratic, radical, polynomial, rational, sinusoidal, exponential and logarithmic functions.
• You will extend your knowledge of trigonometry to include Sine and Cosine Laws to solve any triangle.
• You will be introduced to counting techniques involving permutations and combinations.
• You will complete a Mathematics Research Project, involving the collection and analysis of data in a mathematical area of interest in both Mathematics 20-2 and 30-2.

What do I do if my interests or future plans change?

• The Grades 10-12 Mathematics Program was designed to be flexible and to support student needs.
• After completing Mathematics 20-2, you can continue and complete Mathematics 30-2.
• If you decide that the -1 course sequence is more appropriate for your future plans, you can transition by taking Mathematics 20-1 and then 30-1. Or, you can take Mathematics 30-1 after successfully completing Mathematics 30-2.
• If you decide that Mathematics 30-3 is more useful for you, you can take that course instead of Mathematics 30-2.
• No matter how your plans change, there is a mathematics course that will meet your needs.

Once you successfully complete Mathematics 10-3 or Mathematics 10C, you will need to decide which course sequence will meet your needs during the rest of your high school career and beyond. Whether you plan on pursuing further studies or entering the workforce directly, the revised Mathematics Program is designed to help you develop the appropriate skills.

Who should take the Mathematics-3 course sequence?

• Mathematics-3 is designed for students who want to learn the mathematics needed to enter most trades or want to enter the workforce after high school.
• Most apprenticeship training programs in Alberta will recommend students successfully complete Mathematics 30-3. However, a small number of apprenticeship training programs may require students to complete the -2 course sequence in order to meet the mathematics entrance level
  competencies for those trades. Further information regarding apprenticeships can be found at: http://www.advancededandtech.gov.ab.ca/planning.aspx.
• You should always check the most up-to-date information on post-secondary mathematics entrance requirements, which is available on the Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) website (see http://alis.alberta.ca/ec/ep/aas/ta/mathreq.html ) and directly from the institutions themselves.

What will I learn in Mathematics-3?

• You will use SI and imperial measures and apply them in 2-D and 3-D situations.
• You will extend your knowledge of trigonometry to include Sine and Cosine Laws to solve problems.
• You will learn and apply spatial, proportional and logical reasoning to solve problems.
• You will explore financial topics including personal finance and basic small business operations.
• You will apply basic statistics and probability concepts to solve problems.

What do I do if my interests or future plans change?

• The Grades 10-12 Mathematics Program was designed to be flexible and to support student needs.
• If you develop new interests or post-secondary goals, you can transition to the -1 course sequence or -2 course sequence through Mathematics 10C.
• No matter how your plans change, there is a mathematics course that will meet your needs.

The Knowledge and Employability courses are designed for students who meet the criteria and learn best through experiences that integrate essential and employability skills in occupational contexts. The courses provide students opportunities to enter into employment or continue their education.

Use of the new programs of study and administration of Knowledge and Employability provincial achievement field tests is mandatory. Knowledge and Employability Social Studies 9 and 20-4 were implemented in September 2008. For further information, see the Implementation Schedule for Programs of Study and Related Activities.

• Programs of Study
• Learning and Teaching Resources