 Here are the details about Alberta math courses, as of 2006-2007:
Pre-Math 10 This course is designed for students who had difficulty with Math 9, but would like to attempt Pure or Applied Math 10. But all students can benefit from the course. It provides skills reinforcement and review, and will prepare students for either of the 10-level courses. Worsley School may offer this course for 3 or 5 credits. Students passing this course with a mark of 65% or better are ready for Pure Math 10. Students who pass it with a mark of 50-64% should take Applied Math 10 or Math 14. Students who obtain a failing mark should enrol in Math 14; they may not take Math 10 Pure. Pure Math 10 Students need a mark of at least 65% in Math 9 or Pre-Math 10 to be successful in this course. Pure Math 10, 20, and 30 are designed for students who are good at math, and who may be interested in university or college courses where math is a component. Some students may just want the ability to enrol in college or universiry; Math 30 Pure is often a prerequisite. Students who are unsure of their future plans, but who have the ability, should take this course, provided they are willing to commit to regular attendance and homework completion. Students who fail Pure math courses have limited options; see the information in the Applied Math 10 section for more information. Students who pass this course may take Pure Math 20. Applied Math 10 Students must pass Math 9 or Pre-Math 10 in order to enroll in this course. Applied Math 10, 20, and 30 replace the old Math 13, 23, and 33 courses, but they are not the same. These new courses examine many of the same topics as the Pure courses, but from a more concrete perspective. They also cover material not in the Pure courses, and are not just easier versions of those courses. As such, students need to be competent in mathematics to be successful in them. More importantly, students who fail Pure Math 10, 20, or 30 may no longer switch to the lower level course at the next grade and get retroactive credits. This makes it very important that students make wise choices about the course they enroll in. Students who pass Applied Math 10 and have achieved a mark of at least 60% may, at the discretion of the Principal, then take Pure Math 10, if they wish to transfer back to the Pure stream. Math 14 Any scientific calculator will do for this course. This course, along with Math 24, is very practical, dealing with mathematics topics students will encounter in the workplace. Topics from math 7-9 are reviewed and expanded upon; there is only a small amount of algebra. Pure Math 20 Students must pass Pure Math 10 first. This is an intensive course, and students taking it must willing to commit to regular attendance and homework completion, if they hope to pass. Students who pass this may proceed to Pure Math 30. Applied Math 20 Students must have passed Applied Math 10 to enroil in this course. Students who pass Applied Math 20 and have achieved a mark of at least 70% may, at the discretion of the Principal, then take Pure Math 20, if they wish to transfer back to the Pure stream. Math 24 This course completes the requirement for math credits in order for a student to graduate, but very few colleges programs that have a math component will accept this as a prerequisite. Any scientific calculator will do for this course. Math 24 provides practice with real-world skills involving mathematics; these include such topics as budgets, computer spreadsheets, interest and loans, and earning a paycheque. Pure Math 30 Students must pass Pure Math 20 first. This is an intensive course, and students taking it must willing to commit to regular attendance and homework completion, if they hope to pass. Applied Math 30 Students must have passed Applied Math 20. Students who pass Applied Math 30 may not transfer to Pure Math 30. As of this writing there is only limited acceptance of this course as a pre-requisite for college or university entrance. Math 31 No changes will be made to this course in the near future. There is no Diploma Exam. This course is meant for students enrolling in a college or university program that has a large mathematics component. Students should have already been successful in Pure Math 30, or at least be taking that course in the same semester. Only students with a proven ability in mathematics should consider taking this course. Any graphing calculator will do for this course.
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Students in both Pure and Applied Math 10, 20, & 30 are required to have a graphing calculator. (To learn why, visit our