General Program Description
There are a variety of Math courses offered at Handsworth. The main goals of all Mathematics courses offered in BC are based on the curricular competencies of:
- Communicating & representing;
- Reasoning & modelling;
- Understanding & solving;
- Connecting and reflecting.
Students should consider their interests, both current and future when choosing a pathway after grade 9. Students and parents are encouraged to research the admission requirements for post-secondary programs of study as they vary by institution and by year.
Grade 8 – All students are enrolled in Math 8.
Grade 9 – Students will follow Math 8 with Math 9.
Grade 10 – At the grade 10 level, there are 2 distinct pathways offered. Workplace Math 10 will lead to Workplace Math 11. Foundations & Pre-Calculus 10 will lead to either Foundations 11 or Pre-Calculus 11.
Grade 11 – At the grade 11 level, there are 3 distinct pathways offered. Workplace 11, Foundations 11, and Pre-Calculus 11. This is the last year mathematics is required for graduation.
Grade 12 – At the grade 12 level, there are 4 elective math courses offered. Students should continue in the pathway they chose in Grade 11 and take Foundations 12 or Pre-Calculus 12. In addition, students enrolled in Pre-Calculus 12 can concurrently or sequentially take Calculus 12 or AP Calculus 12.
Math Courses
- Mathematics 8
- Mathematics 9
- Workplace Mathematics 10
- Foundation of Mathematics and Pre-Calculus 10
- Workplace Mathematics 11
- Foundation of Mathematics 11
- Pre-Calculus 11
- Foundations of Mathematics 12
- Pre-Calculus 12
- Calculus 12
- AP Calculus – AB
For detailed information on the above courses, please see our latest course programming guide.
