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Math Department Courses 

Grade 9          Grade 10        Grade 11        Grade 12

Grade 9, Math (Academic) | MPM1D1
     This course enables students to develop generalizations of mathematical ideas and methods through the explorations of applications, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will investigate relationships to develop equations of straight lines in analytic geometry, explore relationships between volume and surface area of objects in measurement, and apply extended algebraic skills in problem solving. Students will engage in abstract extensions of core learning that will deepen their mathematical knowledge and enrich their understanding.

Grade 9, Math (Applied) | MFM1P1
     This course enables students to develop mathematical ideas and reasoning through exploration of applications, the effective use of technology, and extended experiences with hands-on-activities. Students will investigate relationships of straight lines in analytic geometry, solve problems involving the measurement of 3-dimensional objects and 2-dimensional figures, and apply key numeric and algebraic skills in problem solving. Students will also have opportunities to consolidate core skills and deepen their understanding of key mathematical concepts.

Grade 9, Mathematics (Essential) | MAT1L1
Locally Developed Courses

     This course emphasizes further development of mathematical knowledge and skills to prepare students for success in their everyday lives, in the workplace, in the Grade 10 LDCC course, and in the Mathematics Grade 11 and Grade 12 Workplace Preparation courses. The course is organized by three strands related to money sense, measurement, and proportional reasoning. In all strands, the focus is on developing and consolidating key foundational mathematical concepts and skills by solving authentic, everyday problems. Students have opportunities to further develop their mathematical literacy and problem-solving skills and to continue developing their skills in reading, writing, and oral language through relevant and practical math activities.
Prerequisite: None.
Selection of these courses may only be made in consultation with the grade 8 teacher.  

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Grade10, Principles of Mathematics (Academic) | MPM2D1
      This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relations, extend their skills in multi-step problem solving, and continue to develop their abilities in abstract reasoning. Students will pursue investigations of quadratic functions and their application; solve and apply linear systems; solve multi-step problems in analytic geometry to verify properties of geometric figures; investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles; and develop supporting algebraic skills.
Prequisite: Grade 9, Principles of Mathematics

Grade 10, Math (Applied) | MFM2P1
      This course enables students to consolidate their understanding of key mathematical concepts through hands-on activities and to extend their problem solving experiences in a variety of applications. Students will solve problems involving proportional reasoning and the trigonometry of right triangles; investigate applications piecewise linear functions; solve and apply systems of linear equations; and solve problems involving quadratic equations; and solve problems involving quadratic equations. The effective use of technology in learning and in solving problems will be focus of the course.
Prerequisite: Grade 9, Foundations of Mathematics, or Grade 9 Principles of Mathematics.

Grade 10, Mathematics (Essential) | MAT2L1
Locally Developed courses

     This course emphasizes the extension of mathematical knowledge and skills to prepare students for success in their everyday lives, in the workplace, and in the Mathematics Grade 11 and Grade 12 Workplace Preparation courses. The course is organized by three strands related to money sense, measurement, and proportional reasoning. In all strands, the focus is on strengthening and extending key foundational mathematical concepts and skills by solving authentic, everyday problems. Students have opportunities to extend their mathematical literacy and problem-solving skills and to continue developing their skills in reading, writing, and oral language through relevant and practical math activities.
Prerequisite: Selection of these courses may be made only in consultation with the Grade 9 teacher. 

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Grade 11, Functions and relations, University preparation | MCR3U1
     This course introduces financial applications of mathematics, extends students’ experiences with functions, and introduces second-degree relations. Students will solve problems in personal finance involving applications of sequences and series. They will investigate properties and applications in trigonometric functions, work with polynomial and exponential expressions, and develop an understanding of inverses and transformations of functions as well as function notation. Student will also investigate loci and the properties and applications of conics. This course is intended for those students with good ability in mathematics who plan to take the Grade 12 Calculus, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics and/or Mathematics of Data Management.
Prerequisite: Grade 10, Principles of Mathematics, Academic. Students are strongly recommended to have earned at least 75%.

Grade 11, Mathematics of personal finance, College preparation | MBF3C1
      This course enables students to broaden their understanding of exponential growth and of key areas of personal finance. Students will investigate properties exponential functions and develop skills in manipulating exponential expressions. They will solve problems and investigate financial applications involving compound interest and annuities, and apply mathematics in making informed decisions about transportation, accommodation and career choices. This course is intended for those students planning to enter College and taking the Grade 12 College and Apprenticeship Mathematics.
Prerequisite: Grade 10, Foundations of Mathematics, Applied, or Grade 10 Principles of Mathematics.

Grade 11, Mathematics for everyday life, Workplace preparation | MEL3E1
      This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it applied in important areas of day-to-day living. Students will solve problems associated with earning money, paying taxes, and making purchases. They will apply calculations of simple and compound interest in saving, investing and borrowing, and calculate the costs of transportation and travel in a variety of situations.
Prerequisite: Grade 9 Mathematics, Academic or Applied

Grade 11, Functions, University/College preparation | MCF3M1
     This course introduces some financial applications of mathematics and extends students’ experiences with functions. Students will solve problems in personal finance involving applications of sequences and series, investigate properties and applications of trigonometric functions, develop facility in operating with polynomials, rational expressions, and exponential expressions, develop an understanding of inverses and transformations of functions, and develop facility in using function notation and in communicating mathematical reasoning. This course is meant for those planning on taking Grade 12 Calculus, Data Management and/or College Technology.
Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic. Students are strongly recommended to have earned at least 60%. 

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Grade 12, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus | MCB4U1
(University Preparation)

     This course builds on students' experience with functions and introduces the basic concepts and skills of calculus. Students will investigate and apply the properties or polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions; broaden their understanding of the mathematics associated with rates of change; and develop facility with the concepts and skills of differential calculus as applied to polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Students will apply these skills to problem solving in a range of applications.
Prerequisite: Functions and Relations Grade 11, University Preparation or Functions, Grade 11, University/College Preparation, with an average of 70% or greater recommended.

Grade 12, Mathematics of Data Management | MDM4U1
(University Preparation)

      This course broadens students' understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing information. Students will apply methods for organizing large amounts of information, apply counting techniques, probability and statistics in modeling and solving problems, and carry out a culminating project that integrates the expectations of the course and encourages perseverance and independence. Students planning to pursue university programs in business, the social sciences, or the humanities will find this course of particular interest.
Prerequisite: Functions and Relations, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Functions, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

Grade 12, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics | MGA4U1
(University Preparation)

     This course enables students to broaden mathematical knowledge and skills related to abstract mathematical topics and to the solving of complex problems. Students will solve problems involving geometric and Cartesian vectors, and intersections of lines and planes in three-space. They will also develop an understanding of proof, using deductive, algebraic, vector, and indirect methods. Students will solve problems involving counting techniques, and prove results using mathematical induction.
Prerequisite: Functions and Relations, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Functions, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

Grade 12, College and Apprenticeship Mathematics | MAP4C1
(College Preparation)

     This course equips students' with the mathematical knowledge and skills they will need in many college programs. Students will use statistical methods to analyze problems, solve problems involving the application of principles of geometry and measurement to the design and construction of physical models, solve problems involving trigonometry in triangles, and consolidate Functions and Relations skills in analyzing and interpreting mathematical models.
Prerequisite: Mathematics of Personal Finance, Grade 11, College Preparation, or Functions, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (or Grade 11, University Preparation)

Grade 12, Mathematics for College Technology | MTC4C1
     This course equips students' with the mathematical knowledge and skills they will need in entry into college technology programs. Students will investigate and apply properties of polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions, solve problems involving inverse proportionality, and explore the properties or reciprocal functions. They will also analyze models of a variety of functions, solve problems involving piecewise-defined functions, solve linear-quadratic systems, and consolidate key manipulation and communication skills.
Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (or Functions and Relations, Grade 11, University Preparation)

Grade 12, Mathematics for Everyday Life (Workplace Preparation) | MEL4E1
      This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in important areas of day-to-day living. Students will use statistics in investigating questions of interest and apply principles of probability in familiar situations. They will also investigate accommodation costs and create household budgets, solve problems involving estimation and measurement, and apply concepts of geometry in the creation of designs.
Prerequisite: Mathematics for Everyday Life, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation. 

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