Essentials of Mathematics 11, version 01 (4 credits)

Students will require a scientific calculator.

It is recommended that students complete:
•     Grade 10 or equivalent with a good foundation in mathematics

In order to meet the challenges of society, high school graduates must be numerate. Students studying Essentials of Mathematics 11 will have opportunities to improve their numeracy skills and concepts, and will study mathematical concepts useful in daily life, business, industry, and government. Students need to be able to use mathematics not just in their work lives, but in their personal lives as citizens and consumers. It is intended that students will learn to value mathematics and become confident in their mathematical abilities.

Module 1: Income and Debt

Section 1: Review of Basic Calculations and Calculator Use
Section 2: Income Section 3: Debt
Module 1 Test covers the work of Module 1.

Module 2: Measurement and Graphs

Section 1: Measurement Technology
Section 2: Relations and Formulas
Module 2 Test covers the work of Module 2.

Module 3: Statistics and Probability

Section 1: Interpreting Statistical Graphs
Section 2: Measures of Central Tendency
Section 3: Applications of Probability
Module 3 Test covers the work of Module 3.

Module 4: Personal Finance

Section 1: Owning and Operating a Vehicle
Section 2: Personal Income Tax
Section 3: Elements of a Business Plan
Module 4 Test covers the work of Module 4.

There is no textbook for this course.

The resource for this course is:

Module 1 Payroll Tables

Supplies provided by students:

Metric and Imperial Measure Ruler Graph Paper