The Province of Nova Scotia, in an attempt to meet the needs of the students it serves, offers mathematics courses at different levels. These courses are designed with some common outcomes at the various levels. Because of this, the math requirements of post-secondary institutions vary with respect to their offerings. Therefore, students should become familiar with what is necessary, beyond high school, for various entrance requirements.

All math courses are taught on the premise that students are putting at least one half hour per day, outside of the classroom, on their math courses. It has been our experience that any deviation from this suggestion usually reveals itself in less than expected success in the program.

MATHEMATICS ESSENTIALS 10 - MAT ESS 10 (Graduation, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mathematics Grade 8 and recommendation from the Mathematics Grade 9 teacher.

This course will be presented over 110 hours. The typical pathway for students who successfully complete Mathematics Essentials 10 is Mathematics Essentials 11. These two courses will provide successful students with two mathematics credits as required for graduation. Mathematics Essentials 10 will explore Mental Math, Working and Earning, Deductions and Expenses, Paying Taxes, Making Purchases, Buying Decisions, Probability, Measuring and Estimating, Transformation and Design, and Buying a Car.

MATHEMATICS FOUNDATIONS 10 - MAT FND 10 (Graduation, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mathematics Grade 9

Mathematics Foundations 10 is presented over 110 hours to allow additional time for teaching and learning. The additional hours are used to meet the individual needs of students who require additional opportunities to increase their mathematics skills and problem solving abilities. Students have opportunities to revisit concepts, skills, and procedures that require review. The Mathematics Foundation 10 curriculum will explore the following subject areas: Data Management, Networks and Matrices, Patterns and Equations, Modeling and Functions, Trigonometry, and Geometry of Packaging.

MATHEMATICS 10 Plus - MTH 10 PLUS (Academic)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Mathematics: Grade 9 and recommendation from the Mathematics Grade 9 teacher.

Math 10 Plus follows the Math 10 curriculum but is presented over 220 hours to allow additional time for teaching and learning. The additional hours are used to meet the needs of students who require additional opportunities to increase their mathematics skills and problem-solving abilities. Math10 Plus will explore the following subject areas: Data Management, Networks and Matrices, Patterns and Equations, Modeling and Functions, Trigonometry, Geometry of Packaging, and Linear Programming.
Note: Students successfully completing Math 10 Plus will get the Math 10 Academic credit required for graduation, and a non math elective credit called Math 10 Plus. Each one is an academic credit.

MATHEMATICS 10 PRE IB - MAT P-IB 10 (Advanced, 1 credit)

This course, although a necessity for diploma IB students, is open to qualified students leading to an IB certificate in mathematics. Students who opt for the IB math stream must realize that the pace and intensity of the program will be challenging. With respect to curriculum, more must be addressed in less time. Therefore, interested students should have an above average background, a good work ethic, and a demonstrated ability in mathematics. This course will address all of the Nova Scotia curriculum for Math 10; in addition to this, the course hopes to address quadratics, exponential, logarithmic and sinusoidal function. This course is 220 hours.
Note: This course is 220 hours.

MATHEMATICS ESSENTIALS 11 - MAT ESS 11 (Graduation, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: MAT ESS 10

This course will be presented over 110 hours. Mathematics Essentials 11 will explore Mental Math, Data Graphs, Collecting and Organizing Data, Renting an Apartment, Buying a Home, Household Budgets, Investing Money, Measurement and 2-D Design, Measurement and 3-D Design, Borrowing Money, Taking a Trip, and Mathematics in the Content Areas: science and social studies.
Note: Offered second semester only.

MATHEMATICS FOUNDATIONS 11 - MAT FND 11 (Graduation)
Prerequisite: MTH 10 PLUS, MAT 10 PRE-IB, MTH FD 10.

Mathematics Foundations 11 will explore the following subject areas: Making Choices - Linear Programming, Independent Study, and Making Decisions in Consumer Situations, Statistics, and Trigonometry.

MATHEMATICS 11 - Math 11 (Academic, 1 credit)
Prerequisite: MATH 10 PLUS or MAT Pre-IB 10 with a suggested mark of at least 60%.

Mathematics 11 will explore the following subject areas: The Algebra of 3-Space, Independent Study, Trigonometry, and Statistics.
Note: In exceptional cases, students demonstrating a very good to outstanding performance in relation to the curriculum outcomes as prescribed for Mathematics Foundations 10, plus initiative and willingness to complete the required independent study to address some Mathematics 10 outcomes, and are recommended by the school principal and/or teacher, may enroll in Mathematics 11.

ADVANCED MATHEMATICS 11 - ADV MAT 11 - Course Two (Advanced)
Prerequisite: MATH 10 PLUS or MAT 10 P-IB with outstanding performance in relation to the curriculum outcomes prescribed for Mathematics 10.

This course is designed for students with above average ability and work habits in mathematics. Advanced Mathematics 11 will explore the following subject areas: The Algebra of 3-Space, Independent Study, Trigonometry, and Statistics.
Note This course is offered first semester only.

MATEMATICS IB 11 - MAT IB 11 (Advanced)

This course is designed for IB math students. This course will cover the pre-calculus concepts of sequences and series, polynomial, rational, irrational, absolute value, and piecewise functions, trigonometry, and complex numbers.

MATEMATICS IB 11 - MAT IB 11 (Advanced)

This course is designed for IB math students. This course will cover the pre-calculus concepts of sequences and series, polynomial, rational, irrational, absolute value, and piecewise functions, trigonometry, and complex numbers.

MATH FOR THE WORKPLACE 12 - MWP 12 (Graduation)

This course will meet one of the 2 others from mathematics, science, and/or technology requirements for graduation, but not one of the two mathematics credit requirements. This course provides a year three course option for students who have earned the following credits: Mathematics Foundations 10 and Mathematics Foundations 11 or Mathematics Essentials 10 and Mathematics Essentials 11. This course will work toward improving the student's mathematical knowledge base, and most aspects of the course will be directly related to math that is needed in areas such as carpentry, cosmetology, welding, forestry, electrical, plumbing, auto mechanics, electronic technology, refrigeration, and masonry.

The course consists of the following four (4) Modules:

1. Measurement
2. Math in the Workplace Investigation
3. Ratio, Rate, and Proportion
4. Major Project

MATHEMATICS FOUNDATIONS 12 - MAT FND 12 (Graduation)
Prerequisite: MAT FND 10 or MAT 10; (Recommended Prerequisite: MAT FND 11 or MAT 11)

Mathematics Foundations 12 will explore the following subject areas: Sequences (Patterning), Quadratics, Exponential Growth, Circle Geometry, Probability and Compound Interest.

MATHEMATICS 12 - MATH 12 (Academic)
Prerequisite: MAT 10 (Recommended prerequisite: MAT 11). Suggested minimum mark of at least 60% in prerequisite.

Mathematics 12 will explore the following subject areas: quadratics, rate of change, exponential equations, circle geometry, and probability.

ADVANCED MATHEMATICS 12 - ADV MATH 12 - (Course Three) (Advanced)
Prerequisite: MAT 10 and demonstrated outstanding performance in relation to the curriculum outcomes prescribed by MAT 10. (Recommended Prerequisite: ADV MAT 11) Suggested mark of at least 75%.

Advanced Mathematics 12 will explore: quadratics, rate of change, exponential growth, geometry of circles, permutations, combinations, and probability.

ADVANCED MATHEMATICS 12 (for IB students) - ADV MAT 12 IB (Advanced)
Prerequisite: MAT P-IB 10

This course will address the required topics of ADV MAT 12 in the Nova Scotia curriculum. Also to enhance these topics to the IB level, and address other IB topics as time permits. Students taking this course must write the provincial exam.
Note: Successful students will receive the Adv Mat 12 credit.

IB MATH STUDIES SL 12 IB
Prerequisite: MAT 10 or MAT 10 Pre IB

IB Math Studies SL is a course recommended for students who have completed Math 10 Extended with a mark of 70% or higher and who plan to complete the IB diploma program. This course is designed for conscientious students who possess a serious work ethic but do not have a natural affinity for mathematics. This course requires students to complete an independent research project and write the standardized IB exam at the end of the course.
This course is available at SL only. It caters to students with varied backgrounds and abilities. More specifically, it is designed to build confidence and encourage an appreciation of mathematics in students who do not anticipate a need for mathematics in their future studies. Students taking this course need to be already equipped with fundamental skills and a rudimentary knowledge of basic processes. *May be offered if numbers warrant. This course runs both semesters until May. Minimum 150 hours.

PRE CALCULUS 12 - PRE CAL 12 (Course four) (Advanced)
Prerequisite: Both ADV MAT11 and ADV MAT 12 or both MAT 11 and MAT 12 and demonstrated very good to outstanding performance in relation to the curriculum outcomes as prescribed for MAT 11 and MAT 12.

This course is designed for students who will be taking calculus either in high school or university. Topics include: sequences and series, polynomial, rational, irrational, absolute value, and piecewise functions, trigonometry, and complex numbers.
Note: Offered first semester only.

CALCULUS 12 - CAL 12 (Advanced)
Prerequisite: PRE CAL 12

Calculus 12 will explore the following subject areas: Limits and Continuity, Derivatives, Applications of Derivatives, The Definite Integral, Differential Equations and Mathematics Modeling, Application of Definite Integrals and L'Hopital's Rule.

MATH IB 12 (Advanced)
Prerequisite: MAT IB 11

This course is designed for students who have completed MAT IB 11. It covers differential calculus topics as well as integration topics. Application questions used are from business and science.