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High school mathematics is changing and started in September 2010. This revised program has a number of benefits for students. * Greater opportunity for conceptual understanding because there is less content so students can study topics in greater depth.* Course sequences are designed to prepare students for their future goals. The choices can now be made when students enter grade 11. Students are expected to meet with our Guidance or Career Counsellor to determine which math courses are required by a specific faculty or program of study or any occupation based on a student interest inventory. * Students can transfer between the -1 and -2 course sequences at the Grade 11 and Grade 12 level if their career goals change. Again, meeting with our counselling staff will assist in making these decisions. All three course sequences will provide students with both mathematical reasoning and critical thinking skills. In choosing the right path, students are encouraged to consider both their current interests and their future plans. Mathematics 10C or Math 10 Combined is for students that have passed grade 9 mathematics and is the starting point for the "-1" and "-2" sequences. Each topic area requires that the students develop a conceptual knowledge base and skill set that will be useful in both subsequent courses. The majority of students coming from grade 9 will take Math 10C. Students in this sequence are required to supply their own TI 84 (or 83) calculator. The -1 path (pre Calculus) is aimed at students taking Engineering, Mathematics, Sciences and Business at post-secondary programs at university, colleges and technical institutes that require further study of mathematics. At many universities, colleges and technical institutes (including some apprenticeship programs like Civil Engineering Technology, Medical Technologies and Arts Programs) the -2 program is appropriate. In other words, programs that do not need the study of calculus do not require the -1 program. The -3 sequence is for entry in many apprenticeship programs and direct entry into the workforce. The -4 or Knowledge and Employability path will be available to students who meet the criteria and have an individual need. These courses will provide students with opportunities to experience success and become well prepared for employment, citizenship and lifelong learning. Enrollment in these courses will be based on past performance, assessment, and teacher recommendation and will include consultation including the informed consent of parents or guardians and the student. This program allows the student to obtain a Knowledge and Employability Diploma (not a High School Diploma). For a high school diploma, students still require 10 credits (two courses) in mathematics, 5 of which must be at the grade 11 level. The 30 - 1 and 30 - 2 programs end with diploma exams. Math students will be charged a fee for a math workbook and/or access to Math XL. 
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM Math 10C Pre IB is a program designed for students who excel and are passionate in mathematics. An enhanced pace allows the courses in the IB sequence to extend, enrich and supplement the outcomes covered in the Mathematics 10 Combined. Students are only graded on Alberta Learning outcomes. More details regarding the IB program at St. Albert Catholic High School can be found on page 33 of this guidebook. 
New Pathways in Secondary Mathematics  
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MATH LINKS Critical Math Information for 2011-2012 Math 10-3 Outline |
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