Course Information

MATH 8

This course covers the prescribed learning outcomes from the five curriculum organizers: Problem Solving, Numbers, Patterns and Relations, Shape and Space, and Statistics and Probability. Topics in this course include: number connections, operations with rational numbers, ratio, rate percent, patterns and relations, solving equations, measurement, surface area and volume, geometry, and statistics and probability. Teacher: Mrs. Onysko-Meier

ACCELERATED MATH 8/9

Accelerated Mathematics 8/9 program provides exceptional math students with the opportunity to accelerate their learning and to complete both the Mathematics 8 and Mathematics 9 curricula in one school year. While Mathematics 8 concepts will be reviewed, the focus of the course will be Mathematics 9 learning outcomes. Therefore, students must have a strong foundation in math, be highly motivated and have exceptional work habits. Students in the accelerated program will be able to complete five years of math by the end of grade 11 and then presumably take Calculus in grade 12. As of September 2000, Calculus 12 has become a Ministry recognized course and many universities such as U.B.C. strongly recommend that students entering the Faculty of Science have taken Calculus 12. Teacher: Ms. Treacy

MATH 9

This course covers the prescribed learning outcomes from the five curriculum organizers: Problem solving, Numbers, Patterns and Relations, Shape and Space and Statistics and Probability. Topics in this course include: Exponents, Square Roots, Patterns, Equations, Solving Problems, Polynomials, Factoring, Measurement, Shape and Space, Transformations, Statistics and Probability. Teachers: Ms. Onysko-Meier and Ms. Tippett

PRINCIPLES OF MATH 10

This course is intended for students who have a solid foundation in math 9 concepts. Topics in this course include: real numbers, sequences and series, polynomials, rational expressions, equations, relations and functions, co-ordinate geometry, measurement, and statistics. Students are required to write a provincial exam. Teachers: Mr. Cune and Ms. Tippett

CALCULUS 12

This course is designed for students planning to take university Calculus courses required by commerce, science and engineering faculties. Students who complete this course and attain a C+ standing in Principles of Mathematics 12 are only required to take a 3 credit first term calculus course at UBC as opposed to a 4 credit course for those who do not complete Calculus 12. This course is designed for highly motivated and competent math students. Principles of Math 12 must be taken as a pre or co-requisite.

ESSENTIALS OF MATH 10

This course will develop students’ understanding of how mathematical concepts permeate daily life, business, industry and government. Students taking this course would continue in the Essentials of Mathematics Pathway and take Essentials of Mathematics 11 in grade 11. Topics in this course include: problem solving, personal banking, wages, salaries and expenses, spreadsheets, ratio, rates and proportion, trigonometry, geometry, probability and sampling, and problem solving. Students are required to write a provincial exam. Teacher: Mr. Cune

PRINCIPLES OF MATH 11

This course is intended for those students with a solid foundation in mathematics and who plan to attend university. In this course, students will develop their understanding of symbol manipulation and generalizations of more sophisticated mathematical concepts. Topics covered include: quadratic functions, polynomial functions, rational functions, analysis of equations and inequalities, geometry properties, and coordinate geometry. Teacher: Ms. Martins

PRINCIPLES OF MATH 11 CORE

This course is designed for students who experience some difficulties in math but who wish to have the Principles of Math 11 credit necessary for entrance to post-secondary institutions. This course covers the same topics as the regular Principles 11 course but not to the same depth. After successful completion of this course, students receive credit for Principles of Math 11, however; marks are scaled and the maximum grade possible is 70%. Students taking this course are not permitted to take Principles of Math 12 without upgrading their math. Teacher: Ms. Onyshko-Meier

PRINCIPLES OF MATH 11 HONOURS

This is an enriched math 11 course designed for highly motivated and capable students. In this course, students will develop their understanding of symbol manipulation and generalizations of more sophisticated mathematical concepts. This course will cover and challenge the Principles of Mathematics 11 curriculum and will provide students with enrichment opportunities and assignments. Teacher: Ms. Martins

ESSENTIALS OF MATH 11

This course will provide students with opportunities to improve their numeracy skills and concepts, which will help them to better understand how mathematical concepts permeate daily life, business, industry and government. The Essentials of Mathematics 11 course satisfies high school graduation requirement. Topics covered include: relations and formulas, income and debt, data analysis and interpretation, measurement technology, owing and operating a vehicle, personal income tax, applications of probability and business plans.

PRINCIPLES OF MATH 11 HONOURS

This is an enriched math 11 course designed for highly motivated and capable students. In this course, students will develop their understanding of symbol manipulation and generalizations of more sophisticated mathematical concepts. This course will cover and challenge the Principles of Mathematics 11 curriculum and will provide students with enrichment opportunities and assignments.

PRINCIPLES OF MATH 12

This course is intended for those students with a keen interest in mathematics who are likely to continue in college or university mathematics. A C+ standing in Principles of Math 12 is a prerequisite for university calculus courses required by science, engineering, and commerce faculties. Topics covered include function translations, trigonometric functions, trigonometric equations and identities, exponential and logarithmic functions, permutations and combinations, probability, statistics, and conic sections. Course evaluation includes a provincial examination worth 40% of the students’ final grade. Teacher: Ms. Tippett

ADVANCED CALCULUS

Advanced Calculus is a course designed to give students additional preparation for both first and second term university Calculus. Additional topics covered will include more advanced applications of the derivative, applications of integrals, applications of antidifferentiations and numerical approximations to definite integrals. Students will write the AP Calculus exam in May. Successful students may use this exam as credit for first term calculus at university. Since this course integrates additional topics, students must be willing to devote up to one hour per week of classes outside the regular school schedule. Teacher: Ms. Tippett