Assessing the student’s ability and interests and considering their teacher's evaluations of “essential learning skills” should help determine the pathway best suited for that student.
Locally Developed, Applied or Academic?
Locally Developed Level:
Best suited for students that need to focus on essential , basic skills and knowledge and that learn best on a hands on approach to learning.
Applied Level:
Best suited for students who prefer doing, experiencing and exploring Math concepts. This course emphasizes on the practical and concrete applications of Mathematics.
Academic Level:
Best suited for students who prefer reading, writing and researching Math concepts. This course emphasizes the theoretical and abstract concepts of Mathematics.
Post Secondary Pathways
University Prerequisites:
Commerce: MHF4U and MCV4U
Engineering: MHF4U and MCV4U
Health Sciences: MHF4U or MCV4U
Arts and Social Sciences: Sometimes MDM4U
College Prerequisites:
Architectural Technician: MAP4C
Paramedic: MAP4C
Fire Fighting: MAP4C
Business Administration: MAP4C
Early Childhood Education: no prerequisites for Math