Mathematics 10

To graduate, students must take a Math 10 course (4 credits) and a Math 11 or 12 (4 credits).   All students are also required to complete a provincial numeracy assessment. They will have the option to write this assessment up to three times before graduation.  

Math Pathways

While there is no “rule” about which math course is right for each student, the decision can be made easier by thinking about your child’s ability in math, interest in math, and future education and career plans. Attendance, work ethic, and other commitments should be taken into consideration as well.

If a student has worked hard in Math 8 and 9 but has found it challenging, or if a student intends to pursue a trade or technical job after high school, then the Workplace Math pathway could be the best choice.

If a student has been successful in Math 8 and 9, enjoys the challenges of math, and is thinking about future education or a career that involves social or applied sciences, then starting the Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus pathway will be the best choice.

To find out more information about each pathway option, please talk to your child’s math teacher or counsellor. You can also visit www.wncp.ca for more curriculum information.

Foundations of Math 12 is a requirement for many college or university programs.  Depending on a students ability in Grade 9, they have 3 different pathways to choose from.

• Joey has struggled with math in Grade 9. He tries in class but gets overwhelmed with all the information required in math. He planned on going to Capilano College and needed Foundations of Math 12 to apply.  To build his skills and confidence, he is taking Workplace Math 10 before moving into Foundations of Math 11 and 12.  

• Samantha has done reasonably well in Grade 9 but had to work really hard in Foundations Pre-Calculus Math 10. She was not ready for Pre-Calculus 11 so she signed up for Foundations of Math 11 and 12.  This helped her build her skills and used this to apply for Nursing at University of Victoria.