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Applied Academics courses are available for implementation at your school.
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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

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 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.

 

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