Mathematics
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View Mathematics on pgs. 42-43 in the WCDSB Course Calendar
OR see below for course descriptions and prerequisites.
MATHEMATICS: GRADE 9
GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS (DESTREAMED - MTH1W1)
This course enables students to consolidate, and continue to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts related to number sense and operations, algebra, measurement, geometry, data, probability, and financial literacy. Students will use mathematical processes, mathematical modelling, and coding to make sense of the mathematics they are learning and to apply their understanding to culturally responsive and relevant real-world situations. Students will continue to enhance their mathematical reasoning skills, including proportional reasoning, spatial reasoning, and algebraic reasoning, as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.
This course enables students to consolidate, and continue to develop an understanding of mathematical concepts related to number sense and operations, algebra, measurement, geometry, data, probability, and financial literacy. Students will use mathematical processes, mathematical modelling, and coding to make sense of the mathematics they are learning and to apply their understanding to culturally responsive and relevant real-world situations. Students will continue to enhance their mathematical reasoning skills, including proportional reasoning, spatial reasoning, and algebraic reasoning, as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.
GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS (LOCALLY DEVELOPED – MAT1L1)
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 Locally Developed 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.
MATHEMATICS: GRADE 10
GRADE 10 PRINCIPLES OF MATHEMATICS (ACADEMIC – MPM2D1)
PREREQUISITE: MTH1W1
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relationships and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relations and their applications, solve and apply linear systems, verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry, and investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
PREREQUISITE: MTH1W1
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relationships and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relations and their applications, solve and apply linear systems, verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry, and investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
GRADE 10 FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS (APPLIED – MFM2P1)
PREREQUISITE: MTH1W1
This course enables students to consolidate their understanding of linear relations and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and hands-on activities. Students will develop and graph equations in analytic geometry, solve and apply linear systems using real-life examples, and explore and interpret graphs of quadratic relations. Students will investigate similar triangles, the trigonometry of right triangles, and the measurement of three-dimensional figures.
GRADE 10 MATHEMATICS (LOCALLY DEVELOPED – MAT2L1)
PREREQUISITE: A GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS CREDIT
This course emphasizes the extension of mathematical knowledge and skills to prepare students for success in their everyday lives, in the workplace, in the 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.
MATHEMATICS: GRADE 11
GRADE 11 FUNCTIONS (UNIVERSITY PREPARATION – MCR3U1)
PREREQUISITE: MPM2D1
This course introduces the mathematical concept of the function by extending students’ experiences with linear and quadratic relations. Students will investigate properties of discrete and continuous functions, including trigonometric and exponential functions, represent functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically, solve problems involving applications of functions, and develop facility in simplifying polynomial and rational expressions.
PREREQUISITE: MPM2D1
This course introduces the mathematical concept of the function by extending students’ experiences with linear and quadratic relations. Students will investigate properties of discrete and continuous functions, including trigonometric and exponential functions, represent functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically, solve problems involving applications of functions, and develop facility in simplifying polynomial and rational expressions.
GRADE 11 FUNCTIONS AND APPLICATIONS (UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE PREPARATION – MCF3M1)
PREREQUISITE: MPM2D1 OR MFM2P1
This course introduces basic features of the function by extending students’ experiences with quadratic relations. It focuses on quadratic, trigonometric, and exponential functions and their use in modelling real-world situations. Students will represent functions numerically, graphically, and algebraically, simplify expressions, solve equations, and solve problems relating to financial and trigonometric applications.
GRADE 11 FOUNDATIONS FOR COLLEGE MATHEMATICS (COLLEGE PREPARATION – MBF3C1)
PREREQUISITE: MFM2P1
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as a problemsolving tool in the real world. Students will extend their understanding of quadratic relations, investigate situations involving exponential growth, solve problems involving compound interest, solve financial problems connected with vehicle ownership, and develop their ability to reason by collecting, analysing, and evaluating data involving one and two variables.
GRADE 11 MATHEMATICS FOR WORK AND EVERYDAY LIFE (WORKPLACE PREPARATION – MEL3E1)
PREREQUISITE: MTH1W1 OR MAT2L1
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in the workplace and daily life. Students will solve problems associated with earning money, paying taxes, and making purchases, 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.
MATHEMATICS: GRADE 12
GRADE 12 CALCULUS AND VECTORS (UNIVERSITY PREPARATION – MCV4U1)
PREREQUISITE: MHF4U1 OR CONCURRENTLY
This course builds on students’ previous experience with functions and their developing understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors, and representations of lines and planes in three-dimensional space, broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the derivatives of polynomial, rational, exponential, and sinusoidal functions, and apply these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships. This course is intended for students who plan to study mathematics in university and who may choose to pursue careers in fields such as physics and engineering.
PREREQUISITE: MHF4U1 OR CONCURRENTLY
This course builds on students’ previous experience with functions and their developing understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors, and representations of lines and planes in three-dimensional space, broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the derivatives of polynomial, rational, exponential, and sinusoidal functions, and apply these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships. This course is intended for students who plan to study mathematics in university and who may choose to pursue careers in fields such as physics and engineering.
GRADE 12 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS (UNIVERSITY PREPARATION – MHF4U1)
PREREQUISITE: MCR3U1 OR MCT4C1
This course extends students’ experiences with functions. Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, broaden their understanding of rates of change, and develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. This course is intended both for students who plan to study mathematics in university and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of university programs.
GRADE 12 MATHEMATICS OF DATA MANAGEMENT (UNIVERSITY PREPARATION – MDM4U1)
PREREQUISITE: MCR3U1 OR MCF3M1
This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing data. Students will apply methods for organizing large amounts of information, solve problems involving probability and statistics, and carry out a culminating project that integrates statistical concepts and skills. Students planning to enter university programs in business, the social sciences, and the humanities will find this course of particular interest.
GRADE 12 MATHEMATICS FOR COLLEGE TECHNOLOGY (COLLEGE PREPARATION – MCT4C1)
PREREQUISITE: MCR3U1 OR MCF3M1
This course enables students to extend their knowledge of functions. Students will investigate and apply properties of polynomial, exponential, and trigonometric functions, continue to represent functions numerically, graphically, and algebraically, develop facility in simplifying expressions and solving equations, and solve problems that address applications of algebra, trigonometry, vectors, and geometry. This course prepares students for a variety of college technology programs.
This course may be offered as an in-class or online course.
GRADE 12 FOUNDATIONS FOR COLLEGE MATHEMATICS (COLLEGE PREPARATION – MAP4C1)
PREREQUISITE: MCF3M1 OR MBF3C1
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of real-world applications of mathematics. Students will analyze data using statistical methods, solve problems involving applications of geometry and trigonometry, simplify expressions, and solve equations. This course prepares students for college programs in areas such as business, health sciences, and human services, and for certain skilled trades.
GRADE 12 MATHEMATICS FOR WORK AND EVERYDAY LIFE (WORKPLACE PREPARATION – MEL4E1)
PREREQUISITE: MEL3E1
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in the workplace and daily life. Students will investigate questions involving the use of statistics, apply the concept of probability to solve problems involving familiar situations, investigate accommodation costs and create household budgets, use proportional reasoning, estimate and measure, and apply geometric concepts to create designs.
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Questions?
For all inquiries about our Mathematics Dept., please contact Bishop Macdonell's Mathematics Dept. Head, Melissa Vadala, [email protected]