MATHEMATICS
Saskatchewan’s new grade 10-12 mathematics curricula are based upon a framework that was developed in response to data collected from post-secondary institutions and business and industry sectors regarding the mathematics needed by students for different disciplines, areas of study and work areas. From this data there emerged groupings of areas which required the same types of mathematics, and thus the creation of a set of pathways consisting of a single grade 10, 11 and 12 course for each of these groups which were named Workplace & Apprenticeship Mathematics, Pre-Calculus and Foundations of Mathematics.
Each course in each pathway is to be taught and learned to the same level of rigor. Just as there is no hierarchy among Biology, Physics and Chemistry, there is no hierarchy in the pathways. No pathway or course is considered “easy math”. Rather, all pathways and courses present different maths for different purposes. As a result of this uniqueness, the content of courses in one pathway will not provide the background knowledge necessary to be successful in another pathway.
Students MUST NOT be routed into any pathway based on their math ability
Students choose the appropriate math pathway(s) based on what they currently believe will best meet their interests and needs after high school.
*The Ministry of Education and SECSD are recommending that students enroll in both Grade 10 pathways in order to allow students to identify the math that is most suitable for them. If a student chooses not to take one of the Math 10's, they must complete a form, signed by the parent/guardian, stating they understand the consequences of taking only one. Forms are available from homeroom teachers or Student Services.
WORKPLACE AND APPRENTICESHIP MATHEMATICS - This pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force. Topics include algebra, geometry, measurement, number, statistics and probability.
WORKPLACE AND APPRENTICESHIP 10 - (prerequisite is Math 9) Topics include the measurement systems (metric and imperial), spatial reasoning, Pythagorean Theorem, convex polygons, primary trigonometric ratios, angles, proportional reasoning, consumer math and manipulation and application of formulas.
WORKPLACE AND APPRENTICESHIP 20 – (prerequisite is Workplace/App 10) Topics include: properties of equality, numerical reasoning, surface area and volume, right triangles, three-dimensional diagrams, financial planning, compound interest, using credit, slope and linear functions, ratios and proportion, graphs used to represent data.
WORKPLACE AND APPRENTICESHIP 30 – (prerequisite is Workplace/App 20) Topics include: puzzles/games, measuring instruments, sine/cosine laws, polygons, transformations, acquiring a vehicle, business options, linear relations, measures of central tendency, percentiles and probability.
FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS - This pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of theoretical calculus. Topics include financial mathematics, geometry, measurement, number, logical reasoning, relations and functions, statistics and probability.
FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS AND PRE-CALCULUS 10 - (prerequisite is Math 9) Topics include factors, irrational numbers, linear measurement, area, volume, problem solving with the primary trigonometric ratios, operations with polynomials, relations and functions, slope and solving systems of linear equations.
FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS 20 – (prerequisite is Foundations of Math/Pre-Calculus 10) Topics include: collecting and analyzing data, inductive and deductive reasoning, proportional relationships, properties of congruent triangles, sine and cosine laws, the normal distribution curve, systems of linear inequalities, and quadratic functions.
FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS 30 – (prerequisite is Foundations of Math 20) Topics include: financial decisions, reasoning, set theory, odds/probability, probability of 2 events, combinatorics, functions and a current event involving data analysis.
PRE-CALCULUS - This pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that require the study of theoretical calculus. Topics include algebra and number, measurement, relations and functions, trigonometry, permutations and combinations and binomial theorem.
PRE-CALCULUS 20 – (prerequisite is Foundations of Math/Pre-Calculus 10) Topics include: absolute value of linear and quadratic functions, radicals, rational expressions and equations, trigonometric ratios, sine and cosine laws, advanced factoring, quadratic functions and equations, linear and quadratic inequalities, arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, reciprocal functions
PRE-CALCULUS 30 – (prerequisite is Pre-Calculus 20) Topics include: angles, unit circle, trig graphs, equations and identities, functions, transformations, functions/relations, logarithms, polynomial functions, radical/rational functions, permutations and combinations
CALCULUS 30 - (Prerequisites is pre-calculus 30) Calculus is an advanced mathematics class designed especially for students who plan to attend University or to register in Technical Vocational Institute programs that require additional math courses. Since Calculus is a specialized elective course, the mark for Calculus is not used to calculate entrance average, honor roll or scholarships. Before registering for this class, the student should discuss the program with his/her math teacher.
**Check with Student Services to see if calculus is required for your intended course of study**
MATH 11 AND MATH 21 - courses are intended for students who cannot achieve all of the objectives in the regular Math 10 and 20 courses, but require a Math class for graduation. These classes are not accepted by the universities but are accepted by some post-secondary institutions. A student registering in these classes must be recommended by the Math teacher.
MATH 11 - Topics include basic math and algebra skills, problem solving, consumerism, linear equations and angles and polygons. Much of this class is spent on basic math and algebra skills.
MATH 21 - (Prerequisite is Math 10 or 11) This course was designed for students needing a math requirement for graduation and is a modified version of Math 20. Topics include polynomial and rational expressions, irrational numbers, consumerism, probability, angles and polygons and circles. A lot of time is spent on the consumer section in this course. Topics include credit and taxes.