Applied Academics

School Calendar - Course Descriptions

Applied Academics courses are available for implementation at your school.
Please feel free to use the following descriptions to promote these courses in your School Calendar.

Applications of Mathematics 9

This academic course provides a strong foundation of mathematical literacy to prepare students to access post-secondary education and a wide range of careers. Students apply a practical approach to solve mathematical problems in relevant contexts, and demonstrate the importance of mathematics in a variety of situations. The mathematical skills and knowledge are developed and refined by using mental calculation, pencil and paper, calculators and computers.

Applications of Mathematics 10

Applications of Mathematics 11

This course is a Foundation Studies course and meets the mathematics requirement for graduation. It provides a strong base of mathematical literacy in preparation for post-secondary education or careers. Students focus on acquiring the knowledge and skills that are used in a wide range of careers and workplace settings. Statistics, Probability and Business Mathematics are some of the topics in this course.

Applications of Mathematics 12

This provincially examinable course provides a rigorous foundation of mathematical literacy in preparation for post-secondary education or careers. Students gain a solid base for using math skills in a variety of real-world contexts. Applications of Mathematics 12 is acceptable for admission into post-secondary University Transfer, Vocational, and Career Technical programs.

Technical and Professional Communications 12

This provincially examinable course gives students a solid base in effective written and oral communication for all types of careers and in everyday life. Students use a variety of traditional approaches, electronic communication technologies and collaborative processes - to address real world applications and literacy requirements. TPC12 is a Foundation Studies course for graduation and is acceptable for admission into post-secondary University Transfer, Vocational, and Career Technical programs.