“Which course is best suited to my child?” 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. 

My child needs to take Pre-Calculus 11 for university but is not ready for it.  What should they take?  Talk to a math teacher to come up with a plan.   For some, this means taking Foundations Math 11 and then Pre-Calculus 11. Other students may benefit from the full-year Intro to Pre-Calculus 11 and Pre-Calculus Math 11 option. This builds their skills and gives extra time to complete the course. 

What courses are required for universities and colleges? Students should review the prerequisite courses required for individual post-secondary institutions.