Course Name: Applied Mathematics 20S
(APMR2S)
Credit: 1 Credit
Recommended Prerequisite: Mathematics 10F or Mathematics 10F Advanced
(Minimum Final Mark of 65%)
Course Description:
Applied Mathematics is one of two streams available for students to pursue post-secondary
studies in mathematics and science. Applied Mathematics courses are particularly
suited to students intending to enter college to study applied sciences, engineering
or the high-tech world of work.
All of the Applied Mathematics courses are heavily data driven and promote the
learning of numerical and
geometrical problem solving techniques. Students collect data in experiments
and activities and develop
mathematics concepts by analyzing that data.
Applied Mathematics students are encouraged to learn and demonstrate effective
communication skills in a variety of media. They are expected to develop both
oral and written communication. Technology is an integral part of Applied Mathematics.
Graphing calculators are used by students for mathematical explorations, modeling,
and problem solving. Spreadsheets, with functions defined by the student, are
also used extensively.
Students are strongly encouraged
to visit student support services to ensure that they are registering for
the correct math courses based on future post-secondary plans and options. Those
intending to study
sciences and engineering at a University level, should pursue the Pre-Calculus
stream of mathematics. Students
may wish to take more than one math course in their grade 10 year and choose
to study the Applied Mathematics 20S
and Pre-Calculus Mathematics 20S.
Requirements: TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator (required)
Course Name: Consumer Mathematics 20S
(COMR2S)
Credit: 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Mathematics 10F
Course Description:
Consumer Mathematics is intended for students whose post-secondary planning
does not include a focus on fields directly related to mathematics or science.
Students are expected to work both individually and in small groups on mathematics
concepts and skills encountered in a technological society.
The course includes the following topics of study: Problem Analysis, Games and
Numbers, Wages and Salaries,
Spreadsheets, Trigonometry, Spatial Geometry, Consumer Decisions, Geometry,
Personal Banking, and Probability and Sampling.
Students who begin the Consumer Mathematics stream are expected to continue
with Consumer Mathematics 30S in their next year.
Requirements: Scientific Calculator
Course Name: Pre-Calculus Mathematics 20S
(PCMR2S)
Credit: 1 Credit
Recommended
Prerequisite: Mathematics 10F or Mathematics 10F Advanced
(Minimum Final Mark of 65%)
Course Description:
This course builds on the foundations laid down in Mathematics 10F: mathematical
reasoning, technology, written and oral communication, mental mathematics and
mathematical connections to other disciplines. Topics of study include: exponents,
algebra, descriptive geometry, deductive geometry, analytical geometry, statistics
and trigonometry.
At this level of study, greater emphasis is placed on problem solving, the use
of calculators and computer
technology, and the active involvement of students in constructing, applying
and communicating mathematical
ideas.
Students who successfully pursue the Pre-Calculus stream of mathematics will
have the prerequisites to study
mathematics, sciences and engineering at the University level. Interested students
are encouraged to consider the Applied Mathematics 20S course as a second credit
in mathematics at the grade 10 level.
Requirements: Scientific or TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator