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Mathematics & BeyondMathematics & Beyond

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Mathematics 10 Pre IBMathematics 10 Pre IB Mathematics 10 AcademicMathematics 10 Academic Mathematics Foundations 10Mathematics Foundations 10 Math 10 EssentialsMath 10 Essentials

PRINCE ANDREW HIGH SCHOOL Grade 10 Mathematics Course Options:

Mathematics Pre IB 10Mathematics Pre IB 10 Designed to prepare students for demands Designed to prepare students for demands

of IB Math Programof IB Math Program

Academically driven students with strong Academically driven students with strong work ethic.work ethic.

Proven success in previous math coursesProven success in previous math courses

Extremely demanding / academically Extremely demanding / academically challenging environmentchallenging environment

Mathematics 10 – AcademicMathematics 10 – Academic Academic 10 Mathematics programAcademic 10 Mathematics program Pre-requisite: successful completion of Grade 9 Pre-requisite: successful completion of Grade 9

Math with “Good to Excellent” performance. Math with “Good to Excellent” performance. (above 65%)(above 65%)

Highly motivated students who:Highly motivated students who:- - are independent workers (nightly homework)are independent workers (nightly homework)- - can quickly learn new math conceptscan quickly learn new math concepts--easilyeasily understands abstract concepts & algebraic understands abstract concepts & algebraic procedural skills (high competency) procedural skills (high competency)- are highly organized and have proven success in - are highly organized and have proven success in previous math courses previous math courses

Extremely demanding / academically challenging Extremely demanding / academically challenging environmentenvironment

Mathematics Foundations Mathematics Foundations 1010

Students who have experienced difficulty in Students who have experienced difficulty in mathematics but have passed grade 9 Math mathematics but have passed grade 9 Math (between 50-65%)(between 50-65%)

Gaps in math background affecting performanceGaps in math background affecting performance

Uncertain of their mathematical capabilitiesUncertain of their mathematical capabilities

May pursue careers outside of science/mathMay pursue careers outside of science/math- - many post-secondary opportunities open to this math many post-secondary opportunities open to this math

route – all secondary programs without math pr-requisitesroute – all secondary programs without math pr-requisites

Meets criteria for 1Meets criteria for 1stst of two math credits required of two math credits required for graduationfor graduation

Math Essentials 10Math Essentials 10

Students who are unsuccessful in grade 9 Students who are unsuccessful in grade 9 mathematicsmathematics

Everyday math skills: payments, deductions, taxes, Everyday math skills: payments, deductions, taxes, banking transactions, budgeting, investing, banking transactions, budgeting, investing, borrowing, automotive transactions, etc.borrowing, automotive transactions, etc.

Practical life skills suitable for all studentsPractical life skills suitable for all students

Meets criteria for 1Meets criteria for 1stst of two math credits required of two math credits required for graduationfor graduation

Many post-secondary opportunities availableMany post-secondary opportunities available

Triangle Problem 1Triangle Problem 1 Walk north and measure Walk north and measure

a distance of 8 metres. a distance of 8 metres. Turn west and measure Turn west and measure

a distance of 6 metres. a distance of 6 metres. Find the shortest Find the shortest

distance that you could distance that you could have travelled and have travelled and measure it.measure it.

Find a way to find this Find a way to find this distance without distance without measureing.measureing.

Triangle Problem 2Triangle Problem 2 Find the missing Find the missing

side.side.

Triangle Problem 3Triangle Problem 3 Two ladders lean Two ladders lean

against a tree. A ten against a tree. A ten metre has its foot 6 metre has its foot 6 metres from the metres from the tree’s base and a 5 tree’s base and a 5 metre ladder has its metre ladder has its foot 3 metres from foot 3 metres from the tree’s base.the tree’s base.

What is the distance What is the distance between the tops of between the tops of the ladders?the ladders?

Triangle Problem 4Triangle Problem 4 Find length AD.Find length AD.

SuggestedSuggested Math Routes in High Math Routes in High School:School:

Math Academic 10

Math Pre IB 10 Math Studies SL (IB)Math SL (IB)Math Advanced 11A/BMath 11 Academic

GRADE 11

Math Advanced 11A/BMath 11 Academic

SuggestedSuggested Math Routes in High Math Routes in High School: (continued)School: (continued)

Math Foundations 10

GRADE 11

Math Foundations 11

Math 10 Essentials Math Essentials 11

There are no There are no ‘‘Closed Closed DoorsDoors…’…’University Programs Offered University Programs Offered withoutwithout Academic Academic

Mathematics Pre-requisites Mathematics Pre-requisites

Bachelor of Arts (BA)Bachelor of MusicBachelor of Community Design

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) (req. 1 yr. academic study under BA admission requirements)

Bachelor in Costume Studies

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Bachelor of Arts (BA)Bachelor of Arts (BA)Canadian StudiesCanadian Studies LatinLatinFemale StudiesFemale Studies FrenchFrenchPhilosophyPhilosophy HistoryHistorySociologySociology Classical Stud. Classical Stud.MusicMusic Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music

Therapy (BMT)Therapy (BMT) Certificate of Music Certificate of Music

Therapy (CMT)Therapy (CMT)

(BTH) Bachelor of (BTH) Bachelor of TheologyTheology (BRM) Bachelor(BRM) Bachelor of Rec. Management (based (based on 1 yr. of university academic study in on 1 yr. of university academic study in BA program)BA program)

St. Mary’s UniversitySt. Mary’s University

Bachelor of Arts (BA)Anthropology Classics PhilosophyCriminology Economics Religious StudiesGerman Studies History SociologyFemale Studies Canadian Studies EnglishFrench Geography IDSLinguistics

Bachelor of Arts (BA) – General StudiesCanadian Studies Philosophy Cultural StudiesPolitical Studies EnglishLinguisticsReligious Studies French Sociology / AnthropologyHistory Spanish Female Studies

Bachelor of Applied Arts - Child and Youth Studies - Family Studies / Gerontology

Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management

Saint Thomas UniversityBachelor of Arts (BA)

Bachelor of Applied Arts in Gerontology (after 2 years in BA program based on BA admission req.)

Bachelor of Applied Arts in Criminal Justice (after 2 years in BA program based on BA admission requirements.)

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (after 2 years in BA program based on BA admission requirements.)

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) (after 1 university degree under BA admission requirements.)

Bachelor of Arts (BA)Bachelor of MusicBachelor of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Community StudiesBachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics

Applied Health Sciences Bachelor of Recreation & Leisure Studies (BREC) Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation

Bachelor of Arts Environmental Studies;GeographyIDS – International Development Studies

University of TorontoBachelor of Arts

Bachelor of MusicPhysical Education and Health

Career ChoicesCareer ChoicesAssuming aAssuming a Non-Academic Math PathwayNon-Academic Math Pathway

(Of 118 programs at NSCC, 113 have NO Math Pre-(Of 118 programs at NSCC, 113 have NO Math Pre-requisites)requisites)

Art, Culture, RecreationAnnouncers / Broadcasters ReporterArtisan / Craftsperson Vocalist / MusicianCamera Operators Reference LibrarianDigital Animator Recording EngineerLighting Technician Photographer Media Relations Officer

Business, Finance, AdministrationBank Teller Book KeeperHuman Resource Manager Insurance AdjusterManagement Consultant Office ManagerPayroll Supervisor SecretaryReal-Estate AppraiserHealth

Continuing Care AssistantDental Assistant

Paramedic

ManagementBroadcasting Station Manger

Police ChiefDepartment Store Manager

Advertising Executive

Natural and Applied Science

Architectural DrafterCartographer

Computer ProgrammerMunicipal Planner

Primary IndustryGreenhouse Worker Loader Operator – LoggingVegetable Grower Trawler CaptainFishing Vessel Deck-Hand Oil and Gas Well Drillers

Processing, Manufacturing, Utilities

Air Craft Parts Etcher Auto Assembly WorkerIndustrial Meat Cutter Housing AssemblerPrinting Press Operator

Sales and Service

Automobile Sales Associate BakerCorrectional Service Officer FirefighterEarly Childhood Educator Hairdresser

Social Sciences, Education, Gov’t Service, Religion

Sign Language Interpreter Legal AssistantMinister PsychologistSchool Teacher Social WorkerSports / Recreation Fitness Consultant

Sport and LeisureRecreation Manager (Youth Correction)Recreation Coordinator (Senior Citizen Homes)Leisure Educator Recreation Therapist (Hospitals)Recreation Program Coordinator (Prisons)Camp Administrator (Outward Bound Schools)Adventure TourismEcotourismCommunity Group FacilitatorSport AnimatorSport ConsultantFacility DesignNational / Provincial Park EmployeeSports Facility Administrators / Managers

Trades, Transport, Equipment Operators

And the Big One…

Automotive Service Tech. BoilermakerBricklayer CarpenterConstruction Electrician Farm Equipment MechanicHeavy Duty Equipment Tech. Industrial TechnicianIron Worker Plumbing ContractorRailway Locomotive Engineer Tailors / DressmakersWater Well Driller PlumberMotor Vehicle Body Repairer Power EngineerRefrigeration / AC Mechanic Sheet Metal WorkerSteam Fitter / Pipe Fitter Truck & Transport Mech.Welder Jeweller Mobile Crane Operator

Just a ‘few’ Just a ‘few’ Options for Post Secondary Options for Post Secondary InstitutionsInstitutions

Along this PathwayAlong this PathwayAtlantic Media Institute Highland Resources LimitedAcademy of Cosmetology Island Career AcademyAcademy of Learning Institute for Human Services Educ.Atlantic School of Theology Maritime Business CollegeBreton Beauty College Conservatory of Performing ArtsCBBC Business College Maritime School of Para-medicineCollege of Business, Tech., and Health NBCC Compu-College School of Business Nova Scotia Agricultural CollegeCommercial Safety College NASCADMaritime School of Social Work NSCCHolland College Nova Scotia Firefighter SchoolHair Design Center Operating Engineers Investment Ltd.Hair Masters Private Career CollegeRyerson Polytechnical Institute St. Joseph’s College of Early Childhood Edu.

Even More Career OptionsEven More Career Options…… http://careeroptions.EDnet.ns.cahttp://careeroptions.EDnet.ns.ca

Alex Young/Joy Park Student ServicesPrince Andrew High School

Phone: (902) 435-8452 ext 7 or 8Email: ayoung or jpark @hrsb.ns.ca

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