Mathematics

For Course Descriptions in all Mathematics courses.

NOTE: For all Mathematics courses, students need a calculator. Beyond Grade 9, it should be a scientific calculator and for grade 12 a graphing calculator is required.

Common Math 10 (FMP 10) 4 credits (Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10)

Prerequisite: C+ (67%) or better in Math 9

Units of Study

  • Real Numbers
  • Exponents and Radicals
  • Measurement
  • Polynomials
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • Relations and Functions
  • Systems of Equations
  • Trigonometry

There is a required Provincial Exam at the end of the course worth 20% of the final mark.

Common Math 10 Honours (FMP 10) 4 credits (Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-calculus 10) 

Prerequisite: an “A” in MA 9 or a “C+” in MA 9H

Common Math 10 Honours takes the concepts of Common Math 10 and expands them and focuses more on the application of the material covered.  The curriculum is the same as Common Math 10 but the emphasis is on enrichment by adding material that complements the topics.  Students taking Common Math 10H will be prepared for any of the new grade 11 math courses.   Common Math 10H students write the same final exam as the regular Common Math 10 students but receive a 5% bump on their class mark each term.

There is a required Provincial Exam at the end of the course worth 20% of the final mark.

Apprenticeship Math 10 (AWM 10) 4 credits (Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 10)

Prerequisite: any Math 9

Units of Study

  • SI and Imperial Measurement
  • Surface Area and Volume
  • Pythagorean Theorem
  • Trigonometry
  • Angles
  • Unit Pricing and Currency
  • Personal Finance
  • Puzzles and Games

There is a required Provincial Exam at the end of the course worth 20% of the final mark.

Pre-Calculus Math 11 (PREC 11) 4 credits

Refer to the supplementary Math 11 Course Planning Insert for confirmed Grade 11 Math Offerings at Yale Secondary (Available online or through the Counselling Dept.  Feb 21, 2011.)

Math Department strongly recommends at least 73% in Common Math 10 to take this course.

Units of Study

  • Algebra and Numbers
  • Trigonometry
  • Polynomials
  • Quadratics
  • Relations and Functions
  • Inequalities
  • Sequences and Series

Pre-Calculus Math 11  Honours (PREC 11) 4 credits

Refer to the supplementary Math 11 Course Planning Insert for confirmed Grade 11 Math Offerings at Yale Secondary (Available online or through the Counselling Dept.  Feb 21, 2011.)

Units of Study

  • Algebra and Numbers
  • Trigonometry
  • Polynomials
  • Quadratics
  • Relations and Functions
  • Inequalities
  • Sequences and Series

Foundations of Mathematics 11(FOM 11) 4 credits

Refer to the supplementary Math 11 Course Planning Insert for confirmed Grade 11 Math Offerings at Yale Secondary (Available online or through the Counselling Dept.  Feb 21, 2011.)

Math Department strongly recommends at least 60% in Common Math 10 to take this course.

Units of Study

  • Measurement
  • Geometry
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Statistics
  • Relations and Functions
  • Research Project

Apprenticeship & Workplace Math 11 (AWM 11) 4 credits

Refer to the supplementary Math 11 Course Planning Insert for confirmed Grade 11 Math Offerings at Yale Secondary (Available online or through the Counselling Dept.  Feb 21, 2011.)

Prerequisite: 50% or higher in Apprentice & Workplace Math 10

Units of Study

  • Measurement
  • Geometry
  • Personal Finance
  • Algebra
  • Statistics

Mathematics 12 (MA 12) 4 credits 

Prerequisite: "B" in Pr. MA 11 strongly recommended.

Although Math 12 is not required for University or College entrance, it is essential for students wishing to pursue further education in science or technology. This course requires a thorough understanding of Math 11. There is very little review of the prerequisite concepts. A student should have at least a “B” in Math 11 to be successful in Math 12. The topics covered in Math 12 include:

  • Polynomial functions
  • Trigonometric Identities
  • Circular functions
  • Geometric proofs
  • Logarithms
  • Conics
  • Trigonometry Theory
  • Combinatorics
  • Trigonometric Proofs
  • Transformations
  • Sequences and Series
  • Problem Solving

There is an optional Provincial Exam at the end of this course worth 40% of the final mark.

Calculus 12 (CALC 12) 4 credits

Prerequisite:  Math 11 (“B” or better) or Math 12 (“C+” or better). ). Usually Math 12 is taken in the first semester with Calculus 12 in second semester.

Calculus 12 would be of interest to students planning further education in such areas as Science, Engineering, Technology and Business. Traditionally, first year university Calculus courses have been extremely challenging, especially to students with little Calculus background.  This course will provide students with a basic understanding of limits, derivatives, and integrals.  Applications and problem solving will be emphasized throughout the course.  This course will also provide students with an understanding of the historical development of Calculus and of the people who contributed to this development.  Strong Math skills, good work habits and an ability to deal with abstract concepts are essential.

**Note:  This is not AP Calculus 12 and is offered in second semester only.

AP Calculus 12 (ACAL 12) 4 credits 

Prerequisite: Math 11 (“B” or better) or Math 12 (“C+” or better.

Advanced Placement Calculus gives the students the opportunity to pursue college-level studies while still in secondary school and to receive advanced placement credit on entering college. It is based on the belief that college-level courses can be successfully taught to motivate and to provide enrichment for mathematically able secondary school students. The course is intended for students who have thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry and analytic geometry. Calculus 12 consists of a full academic year of work in elementary and transcendental functions, differential and integral calculus with its methods and applications.