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The Power of Information. Time to Consider Course Selection: Mathematics & Beyond. Your Choices. PRINCE ANDREW HIGH SCHOOL Grade 10 Mathematics Course Options:. Mathematics 10 Pre IB Mathematics 10 Academic Mathematics Foundations 10 Math 10 Essentials. Mathematics Pre IB 10. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Power of The Power of InformationInformation
Time to Consider Course Time to Consider Course Selection:Selection:
Mathematics & BeyondMathematics & Beyond
Your ChoicesYour Choices
Mathematics 10 Pre IBMathematics 10 Pre IB Mathematics 10 AcademicMathematics 10 Academic Mathematics Foundations 10Mathematics Foundations 10 Math 10 EssentialsMath 10 Essentials
PRINCE ANDREW HIGH SCHOOL Grade 10 Mathematics Course Options:
Mathematics Pre IB 10Mathematics Pre IB 10 Designed to prepare students for demands Designed to prepare students for demands
of IB Math Programof IB Math Program
Academically driven students with strong Academically driven students with strong work ethic.work ethic.
Proven success in previous math coursesProven success in previous math courses
Extremely demanding / academically Extremely demanding / academically challenging environmentchallenging environment
Mathematics 10 – AcademicMathematics 10 – Academic Academic 10 Mathematics programAcademic 10 Mathematics program Pre-requisite: successful completion of Grade 9 Pre-requisite: successful completion of Grade 9
Math with “Good to Excellent” performance. Math with “Good to Excellent” performance. (above 65%)(above 65%)
Highly motivated students who:Highly motivated students who:- - are independent workers (nightly homework)are independent workers (nightly homework)- - can quickly learn new math conceptscan quickly learn new math concepts--easilyeasily understands abstract concepts & algebraic understands abstract concepts & algebraic procedural skills (high competency) procedural skills (high competency)- are highly organized and have proven success in - are highly organized and have proven success in previous math courses previous math courses
Extremely demanding / academically challenging Extremely demanding / academically challenging environmentenvironment
Mathematics Foundations Mathematics Foundations 1010
Students who have experienced difficulty in Students who have experienced difficulty in mathematics but have passed grade 9 Math mathematics but have passed grade 9 Math (between 50-65%)(between 50-65%)
Gaps in math background affecting performanceGaps in math background affecting performance
Uncertain of their mathematical capabilitiesUncertain of their mathematical capabilities
May pursue careers outside of science/mathMay pursue careers outside of science/math- - many post-secondary opportunities open to this math many post-secondary opportunities open to this math
route – all secondary programs without math pr-requisitesroute – all secondary programs without math pr-requisites
Meets criteria for 1Meets criteria for 1stst of two math credits required of two math credits required for graduationfor graduation
Math Essentials 10Math Essentials 10
Students who are unsuccessful in grade 9 Students who are unsuccessful in grade 9 mathematicsmathematics
Everyday math skills: payments, deductions, taxes, Everyday math skills: payments, deductions, taxes, banking transactions, budgeting, investing, banking transactions, budgeting, investing, borrowing, automotive transactions, etc.borrowing, automotive transactions, etc.
Practical life skills suitable for all studentsPractical life skills suitable for all students
Meets criteria for 1Meets criteria for 1stst of two math credits required of two math credits required for graduationfor graduation
Many post-secondary opportunities availableMany post-secondary opportunities available
Triangle Problem 1Triangle Problem 1 Walk north and measure Walk north and measure
a distance of 8 metres. a distance of 8 metres. Turn west and measure Turn west and measure
a distance of 6 metres. a distance of 6 metres. Find the shortest Find the shortest
distance that you could distance that you could have travelled and have travelled and measure it.measure it.
Find a way to find this Find a way to find this distance without distance without measureing.measureing.
Triangle Problem 2Triangle Problem 2 Find the missing Find the missing
side.side.
Triangle Problem 3Triangle Problem 3 Two ladders lean Two ladders lean
against a tree. A ten against a tree. A ten metre has its foot 6 metre has its foot 6 metres from the metres from the tree’s base and a 5 tree’s base and a 5 metre ladder has its metre ladder has its foot 3 metres from foot 3 metres from the tree’s base.the tree’s base.
What is the distance What is the distance between the tops of between the tops of the ladders?the ladders?
Triangle Problem 4Triangle Problem 4 Find length AD.Find length AD.
SuggestedSuggested Math Routes in High Math Routes in High School:School:
Math Academic 10
Math Pre IB 10 Math Studies SL (IB)Math SL (IB)Math Advanced 11A/BMath 11 Academic
GRADE 11
Math Advanced 11A/BMath 11 Academic
SuggestedSuggested Math Routes in High Math Routes in High School: (continued)School: (continued)
Math Foundations 10
GRADE 11
Math Foundations 11
Math 10 Essentials Math Essentials 11
There are no There are no ‘‘Closed Closed DoorsDoors…’…’University Programs Offered University Programs Offered withoutwithout Academic Academic
Mathematics Pre-requisites Mathematics Pre-requisites
Bachelor of Arts (BA)Bachelor of MusicBachelor of Community Design
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) (req. 1 yr. academic study under BA admission requirements)
Bachelor in Costume Studies
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Bachelor of Arts (BA)Bachelor of Arts (BA)Canadian StudiesCanadian Studies LatinLatinFemale StudiesFemale Studies FrenchFrenchPhilosophyPhilosophy HistoryHistorySociologySociology Classical Stud. Classical Stud.MusicMusic Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music
Therapy (BMT)Therapy (BMT) Certificate of Music Certificate of Music
Therapy (CMT)Therapy (CMT)
(BTH) Bachelor of (BTH) Bachelor of TheologyTheology (BRM) Bachelor(BRM) Bachelor of Rec. Management (based (based on 1 yr. of university academic study in on 1 yr. of university academic study in BA program)BA program)
St. Mary’s UniversitySt. Mary’s University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)Anthropology Classics PhilosophyCriminology Economics Religious StudiesGerman Studies History SociologyFemale Studies Canadian Studies EnglishFrench Geography IDSLinguistics
Bachelor of Arts (BA) – General StudiesCanadian Studies Philosophy Cultural StudiesPolitical Studies EnglishLinguisticsReligious Studies French Sociology / AnthropologyHistory Spanish Female Studies
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Child and Youth Studies - Family Studies / Gerontology
Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management
Saint Thomas UniversityBachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Applied Arts in Gerontology (after 2 years in BA program based on BA admission req.)
Bachelor of Applied Arts in Criminal Justice (after 2 years in BA program based on BA admission requirements.)
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (after 2 years in BA program based on BA admission requirements.)
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) (after 1 university degree under BA admission requirements.)
Bachelor of Arts (BA)Bachelor of MusicBachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Community StudiesBachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics
Applied Health Sciences Bachelor of Recreation & Leisure Studies (BREC) Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation
Bachelor of Arts Environmental Studies;GeographyIDS – International Development Studies
University of TorontoBachelor of Arts
Bachelor of MusicPhysical Education and Health
Career ChoicesCareer ChoicesAssuming aAssuming a Non-Academic Math PathwayNon-Academic Math Pathway
(Of 118 programs at NSCC, 113 have NO Math Pre-(Of 118 programs at NSCC, 113 have NO Math Pre-requisites)requisites)
Art, Culture, RecreationAnnouncers / Broadcasters ReporterArtisan / Craftsperson Vocalist / MusicianCamera Operators Reference LibrarianDigital Animator Recording EngineerLighting Technician Photographer Media Relations Officer
Business, Finance, AdministrationBank Teller Book KeeperHuman Resource Manager Insurance AdjusterManagement Consultant Office ManagerPayroll Supervisor SecretaryReal-Estate AppraiserHealth
Continuing Care AssistantDental Assistant
Paramedic
ManagementBroadcasting Station Manger
Police ChiefDepartment Store Manager
Advertising Executive
Natural and Applied Science
Architectural DrafterCartographer
Computer ProgrammerMunicipal Planner
Primary IndustryGreenhouse Worker Loader Operator – LoggingVegetable Grower Trawler CaptainFishing Vessel Deck-Hand Oil and Gas Well Drillers
Processing, Manufacturing, Utilities
Air Craft Parts Etcher Auto Assembly WorkerIndustrial Meat Cutter Housing AssemblerPrinting Press Operator
Sales and Service
Automobile Sales Associate BakerCorrectional Service Officer FirefighterEarly Childhood Educator Hairdresser
Social Sciences, Education, Gov’t Service, Religion
Sign Language Interpreter Legal AssistantMinister PsychologistSchool Teacher Social WorkerSports / Recreation Fitness Consultant
Sport and LeisureRecreation Manager (Youth Correction)Recreation Coordinator (Senior Citizen Homes)Leisure Educator Recreation Therapist (Hospitals)Recreation Program Coordinator (Prisons)Camp Administrator (Outward Bound Schools)Adventure TourismEcotourismCommunity Group FacilitatorSport AnimatorSport ConsultantFacility DesignNational / Provincial Park EmployeeSports Facility Administrators / Managers
Trades, Transport, Equipment Operators
And the Big One…
Automotive Service Tech. BoilermakerBricklayer CarpenterConstruction Electrician Farm Equipment MechanicHeavy Duty Equipment Tech. Industrial TechnicianIron Worker Plumbing ContractorRailway Locomotive Engineer Tailors / DressmakersWater Well Driller PlumberMotor Vehicle Body Repairer Power EngineerRefrigeration / AC Mechanic Sheet Metal WorkerSteam Fitter / Pipe Fitter Truck & Transport Mech.Welder Jeweller Mobile Crane Operator
Just a ‘few’ Just a ‘few’ Options for Post Secondary Options for Post Secondary InstitutionsInstitutions
Along this PathwayAlong this PathwayAtlantic Media Institute Highland Resources LimitedAcademy of Cosmetology Island Career AcademyAcademy of Learning Institute for Human Services Educ.Atlantic School of Theology Maritime Business CollegeBreton Beauty College Conservatory of Performing ArtsCBBC Business College Maritime School of Para-medicineCollege of Business, Tech., and Health NBCC Compu-College School of Business Nova Scotia Agricultural CollegeCommercial Safety College NASCADMaritime School of Social Work NSCCHolland College Nova Scotia Firefighter SchoolHair Design Center Operating Engineers Investment Ltd.Hair Masters Private Career CollegeRyerson Polytechnical Institute St. Joseph’s College of Early Childhood Edu.
Even More Career OptionsEven More Career Options…… http://careeroptions.EDnet.ns.cahttp://careeroptions.EDnet.ns.ca
Alex Young/Joy Park Student ServicesPrince Andrew High School
Phone: (902) 435-8452 ext 7 or 8Email: ayoung or jpark @hrsb.ns.ca
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