Math Department & Courses 

What level of math should I take ?
This is a very common question that every parent and student ask. The answer involves quite a few things:
If you answer "YES" to many of the following questions, than you should consider taking the Academic/University stream of math courses. 

  • Does your Grade 8 teacher think you should take Academic Math classes ?
  • Do you like and/or enjoy math ?
  • Do you do well in math ?
  • Do your parents provide you with support in math ?
  • Do you enjoy the challenges of a math problem ?
  • Do you want to take Pure Sciences, Engineering, Medicine or Math in University ?
  • Are you willing to work hard (or harder than you do now) on math questions, in math class and/or on math homework ?
  • Are you planning on taking a three-year technology-based program in College ?

If these questions are answered differently, then the Applied/College stream might be worth considering. Finally, if you are taking other Essentials/Workplace courses and find basic math skills and math work difficult, then the Essentials/Workplace stream of courses would be best.

It is important that you take the correct level of course. This provides you with the best opportunity to get into your choice of program at University or College. It also offers you the opportunity to do well and enjoy your courses while at South Grenville.

Please talk to your teachers, parents and/or your Guidance

Courses

Principles of Mathematics, Grade 9, Applied (MPM1D0)
This course enables students to develop understanding of mathematical concepts related to algebra, analytic geometry, and measurement and geometry through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will investigate relationships, which they will then generalize as equations of lines, and will determine the connections between different representations of a relationship. They will also explore relationships that emerge from the measurement of three-dimensional objects and two-dimensional shapes. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems.
Prerequisite: None


Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 9, Applied (MFM1P0)
This course enables students to develop understanding of mathematical concepts related to introductory algebra, proportional reasoning, and measurement and geometry through investigation, the effective use of technology, and hands-on activities. Students will investigate real-life examples to develop various representations of linear relationships, and will determine the connections between the representations. They will also explore certain relationships that emerge from the measurement of three-dimensional objects and two-dimensional shapes. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking. Prerequisite: None

Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 9, Locally Developed (MAT1L1)
This course enables students to develop mathematical ideas and methods through the exploration of applications, the effective use of technology, and extended experiences with hands-on activities. Students will investigate relationships of straight lines in analytic geometry, solve problems involving the measurement of 3-dimensional objects and 2-dimensional figures, and apply key numeric and algebraic skills in problem solving. Students will also have  opportunities to consolidate core skills and deepen their understanding of key mathematical concepts. This course provides extra help for students who need significant learning support. This course will be of interest mainly to students in the Workplace Preparation Program. Prerequisite: None

 
Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic (MPM2D0)
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of relationships and extend their problem-solving and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and abstract reasoning. Students will explore quadratic relationships and their applications; solve and apply linear systems; verify properties of geometric figures using analytic geometry; and investigate the trigonometry of right and acute triangles. Students will reason mathematically as they solve multi-step problems and communicate their thinking. Prerequisite: Mathematics, Grade 9, Academic or Applied (high standing)

 
Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 10, Applied (MFM2P0)
This course enables students to consolidate their understanding of relationships and extend their problem-solving
and algebraic skills through investigation, the effective use of technology, and hands-on activities. Students will
develop and graph equations in analytic geometry; solve and apply linear systems, using real-life examples; and
explore and interpret graphs of quadratic relationships. Students will investigate similar triangles, the trigonometry of right-angled triangles, and the measurement of three-dimensional objects. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.
Prerequisite: Mathematics, Grade 9, Academic or Applied
 
Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 10, Locally Developed (MAT2L1)
This course enables students to consolidate their understanding of key mathematical concepts through hands-on activities and to extend their problem-solving experiences in a variety of applications. Students will solve problems involving proportional reasoning and the trigonometry of right triangles; investigate applications of piecewise linear functions; solve and apply systems of linear equations; and solve problems involving quadratic functions. The effective use of technology in learning and in solving problems will be a focus of the course. This course will be of interest mainly to students in the Workplace Preparation Program. Prerequisite: Mathematics, Grade 9, Applied or Pathways
 
Functions and Relations, Grade 11, University Preparation (MCR3U0)
This course introduces the mathematical concept of the function by extending students’ experiences with linear and quadratic relations. Students will investigate properties of discrete and continuous functions, including trigonometric and exponential functions; represent functions numerically, algebraically, and graphically; solve problems involving applications of functions; and develop facility in simplifying polynomial and rational expressions. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems. Prerequisite: Principles of Mathematics, Grade 10, Academic
 
Functions, Grade 11, University/College Preparation (MCF3M0)-not offerered in 2012/2013 

Mathematics of Personal Finance, Grade 11, College Preparation (MBF3C0)
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as a problem-solving tool in the real world. Students will extend their understanding of quadratic relations, as well as of measurement and geometry; investigate situations involving exponential growth; solve problems involving compound interest; solve financial problems connected with vehicle ownership; and develop their ability to reason by collecting, analysing, and evaluating data involving one and two variables. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking. Prerequisite: Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 10, Applied

 
Mathematics for Everyday Life, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation (MEL3E0)
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in the workplace and daily life. Students will solve problems associated with earning money, paying taxes, and making purchases; apply calculations of simple and compound interest in saving, investing, and borrowing; and calculate the costs of transportation and travel in a variety of situations. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking. This course will be of interest mainly to students in the Workplace Preparation Program.  Prerequisite: Foundations of Mathematics, Grade 9, Applied, or a ministry-approved locally developed Grade 10 mathematics course

 
Advanced Functions, Grade 12, University Preparation (MHF4U0)
This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; broaden their understanding of rates of change; and develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended both for students who plan to study mathematics in university and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics before proceeding to any one of a variety of university programs. Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Mathematics for College Technology, Grade 12, College Preparation

 
Calculus and Vectors, Grade 12, University Preparation (MCV4U0) - offered in alternate years
This course builds on students’ previous experience with functions and their developing understanding of rates of change. Students will solve problems involving geometric and algebraic representations of vectors, and representations of lines and planes in three dimensional space; broaden their understanding of rates of change to include the derivatives of polynomial, rational, exponential, and sinusoidal functions; and apply these concepts and skills to the modelling of real-world relationships. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. This course is intended for students who plan to study mathematics in university and who may choose to pursue careers in fields such as physics and engineering. Prerequisite: Advanced Functions, Grade 12, University Preparation

  
Mathematics of Data Management, Grade 12, University Preparation (MDM4U0)
This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing information. Students will apply methods for organizing large amounts of information; solve problems involving counting techniques, probability, and statistics; and carry out a culminating project that integrates the expectations of the course. Students will continue to develop the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. Students planning to pursue university programs in business, the social sciences, and the humanities will find this course of particular interest. Prerequisite: Functions and Relations, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Functions, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

 
Mathematics for College Technology, Grade 12, College Preparation (MCT4C0)
This course enables students to extend their knowledge of functions. Students will investigate and apply properties of polynomial, exponential, and trigonometric functions; continue to represent functions numerically, graphically, and algebraically; develop facility in simplifying expressions and solving equations; and solve problems that address applications of algebra, trigonometry, vectors, and geometry. Students will reason mathematically and communicate their thinking as they solve multi-step problems. This course prepares students for a variety of college technology programs.  Prerequisite: Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation, or Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation

 
Mathematics for Everyday Life, Grade 12, Workplace Preparation (MEL4E0)
This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in the workplace and daily life. Students will use statistics in investigating questions; apply the concept of probability to solve problems in familiar situations; investigate accommodation costs and create household budgets; use proportional reasoning; estimate and measure; and apply geometric concepts to create designs. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking. This course will be of interest mainly to students in the School 2 Work Program.  Prerequisite: Mathematics for Everyday Life, Grade 11, Workplace Preparation