Math
Students are encouraged to align their mathematics program with their personal plan. Ensuring students have the correct program keeps more options open. Many post-secondary programs require Math 30-1, but many do not.
Sequence of Courses
FYI, Math 15 / 10C is a full-year course (15 in the 1st semester, 10C in the 2nd). In short, if your maths skills are solid, I recommend taking Math 10C AP-cohort (which is one semester). There is no AP test in the 10 or 20 level courses.
- Students choosing 10-3 follow the 20-3 and 30-3 sequence through Grade 11 and 12. This course sequence is ideal for students entering trades or the workforce immediately after high school. Students only need to complete 20-3 for graduation requirements.
- Students can upgrade from the -3 curriculums by taking Math 10C after their current course.
- Students choosing 10-4 can follow the 20-4, Knowledge and Employability, course sequence through Grade 11 or move to 10-3.
- Students who enrol in 10C don’t need to choose their course sequence until Grade 11.
- Students can transfer between the -1 and -2 course sequences in grades 11 and 12.
Post-Secondary Information
In general students planning on taking course which require calculus in university will generally require Math 30-1, and in some programs Math 31 as well. Check program requirements. Some may say if Math 31 is not attempted, the overall competitive average will be ~5% higher.
Students looking at University programs which do not require calculus will generally require Math 30-2.
Students looking at programs in the Trades or those with no Math requirements may find the most success at the 30-3 level.
For specific course requirements students are generally directed to their intended post-secondary options.