The Pure Mathematics Stream is intended for students with an interest and aptitude in mathematics and who intend to pursue post-secondary studies at a university or in a mathematics intensive program at a technical school or college. Emphasis is on the theoretical development of topics in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics.
Pure Mathematics 10 is made up of 4 strands: Number Operations, Patterns and Relations, Shape and Space, Statistics and Probability. The content covers topics on number patterns, polynomials, rational expressions and equations, relations and functions, coordinate geometry, measurement and trigonometry, statistics and probability.
Prerequisite: 65% in Grade 9 Math
Pure Mathematics 20
(5 credits)
Pure Mathematics 20 continues with the rigor of Pure Math 10. The same four strands: Number Operations, Patterns and Relations, Shape and Space, Statistics and Probability take students through the topics on consumer problems, mathematical reasoning, quadratic, polynomial and rational functions and graphs, solutions of quadratic, absolute value, radical, rational equations and inequalities and circle geometry.
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% in Pure Math 10
Pure Mathematics 30
(5 credits)
Pure Mathematics 30 includes the study of exponents and logarithms, trigonometry, conic sections, transformations, probability distributions, and permutations and combinations.
An Alberta Education initiated project will be included for completion. Questions related to this project will be included in the Written Response section on the Diploma Exam.
Students must write a Provincial Diploma Examination worth 50% of their grade to complete this course.
Recommended Prerequisite: 65% in Pure Math 20
Mathematics 31
(5 credits)
Mathematics 31 is the most advanced high school mathematics course and is designed for students who are presently taking or have completed Pure Mathematics 30. It emphasizes the theoretical and practical aspects of the algebra functions, trigonometry, differential calculus, and integral calculus up to a standard acceptable for entry into post-secondary programs in mathematical science and engineering.
Students DO NOT write a Provincial Diploma Examination at the completion of this course.
Mathematics 31 is required for admission into the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science (Mathematics Major) and strongly recommended before entering ANY faculty whose program contains an introductory calculus course.
Prerequisite: Minimum 65% in Pure Math 20;
Recommend 65% in Pure Math 30
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