Pathways in the Math Department
As illustrated in the flowchart below, the math curricula expands at the grade 10 level to offer three distinct pathways: Apprenticeship and Workplace, Foundations and Pre-Calculus. Additionally, Argyle is proud to offer Calculus 12 and Advanced Placement Calculus 12.
- Please discuss a typical pathway in math with your child's grade counsellor and math teacher.
- Students and parents are encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs as they vary by institution and by year.
MATHEMATICS 8
This mathematics course is designed to develop numeracy skills by combining mathematical knowledge, communication skills, problem solving, connecting ideas, reasoning, mental math, estimation, visualization, and the use of technology. Students will construct their own meaning out of mathematics, understand math in meaningful contexts, and learn to move from concrete to abstract ideas by linking concrete, pictorial, and symbolic concepts.
MATHEMATICS 9
This mathematics program continues to develop the math concepts and thinking skills from the grade eight curriculum. Students will hear and provide explanations, draw to represent their thinking, engage in experiences with concrete materials, visualize, and discuss their thinking with others in order to create deeper understanding. Students will learn to be investigative thinkers, and will build perseverance through solving challenging problems.
WORKPLACE MATH 10 AND 11
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 MATHEMATICS 10
This course 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. The course will concentrate on algebra, geometry, measurement, number sense with practical applications, and trigonometry, and will continue to focus on the mathematical processes learned in Math 8 and 9. Students with a credit for Apprenticeship & Workplace 10 are recommended for Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11.
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, measurements, numbers, statistics and probability.
FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS & PRE-CALCULUS 10
This course is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in both the arts and the sciences. The course will concentrate on algebra, number theory and operations, relations and functions, trigonometry, financial literacy, and logical reasoning, and will continue to focus on the mathematical processes learned in Math 8 and 9. Students with a credit for Foundations of Mathematics 10 are recommended to take Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-Calculus 11.
FOUNDATIONS MATH 11, 12
This course is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in the arts or the humanities. Topics include financial mathematics, geometry, measurement, logical reasoning, relations and functions, statistics and probability.
- FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS 11
This course is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in the arts or the humanities. Topics include financial mathematics, geometry, measurement, logical reasoning, relations and functions, statistics and probability
- FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS 12
This course is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in the arts. Topics include financial mathematics, logic with numbers, set theory, probability, combinatorics, relations and functions.
PRE-CALCULUS MATHEMATICS 11, 12
PRE-CALCULUS MATH 11, 12 Pathway This pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in programs that require the study of theoretical calculus (e.g.: Sciences and Engineering). Topics include algebra and number, measurement, relations, functions, and trigonometry.
- PRE-CALCULUS MATHEMATICS 11
This
pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings
and critical thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in programs
that require the study of theoretical calculus (e.g.: Sciences and
Engineering). Topics include algebra and numbers, measurement, relations and
functions, and trigonometry. Students with a credit for Pre-Calculus 11 are recommended
the following courses: Foundations of Mathematics 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus
and Pre-Calculus 12 Cohort, Advanced Placement Calculus and Pre-Calculus 12
Cohort.
- PRE-CALCULUS MATHEMATICS 12
This course 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, like Mathematics, Sciences or Engineering. Topics include trigonometry, relations and functions (exponential & logarithmic, polynomial, radical, rational, and transformations) and conics.
CALCULUS 12/PRE-CALCULUS 12 COHORT
Topics to be covered include: limits, differentiation, graphical analysis, related rates, maxima and minima and integration. It is strongly recommended that students pursuing a Mathematics-related career take Calculus 12. Students enrolled in this course will be placed in a special cohort of Pre-Calculus 12. While enrolled in the two courses concurrently, students will spend half of the school year working on the Pre-Calculus 12 course and half of the year on Calculus 12.
AP CALCULUS 12 / PRE-CALCULUS 12 COHORT
Topics to be covered include: limits, differentiation, graphical analysis, related rates, maxima and minima and integration. It is strongly recommended that students pursuing a Mathematics-related career take Calculus 12. Students enrolled in this course will be placed in a special cohort of Pre-Calculus 12. While enrolled in the two courses concurrently, students will spend half of the school year working on the Pre-Calculus 12 course and half of the year on Calculus 12.
Each May, students can take the optional Advanced Placement Examinations. The multiple-choice portions of the exams are scored by computer and the free-response sections are scored by college and high school consultants at the AP Reading in June. Grade reports are sent to students, schools, and colleges in July. Supplementary fee: $156.75 (exam cost only). Non Argyle students $209.00
Benefits of AP for Students
Provide college/university credits for courses and examinations successfully taken in high school.
Exempt them from some introductory college/university courses, thus permitting students to move more quickly into advanced classes.
- Motivate them to attempt more challenging courses in both high school and college/university.
- Develop, in a high school environment, the study skills and habits they will need in college/university.
- Bolster their confidence that they can meet college/university requirements.
- Reduce college/university costs and time to obtain a degree.
MATH COURSES extensively using GRAPHING CALCULATORS:
- Foundations of Math 11 and 12 (highly recommended that students purchase their own calculator)
- AP Calculus 12 (required)
- Calculus (highly recommended that students purchase their own calculator)
See teachers for specific model(s).
