The Power of
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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
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Designed to prepare students for demands of IB
Math Program
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Academically driven students with strong work
ethic.
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Proven success in previous math courses
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Extremely demanding / academically challenging
environment
Mathematics 10 – Academic
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Academic 10 Mathematics program
Pre-requisite: successful completion of Grade 9 Math
with “Good to Excellent” performance. (above 65%)
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Highly motivated students who:
- are independent workers (nightly homework)
- can quickly learn new math concepts
-easily understands abstract concepts & algebraic
procedural skills (high competency)
- are highly organized and have proven success in
previous math courses
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Extremely demanding / academically challenging
environment
Mathematics Foundations 10
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Students who have experienced difficulty in mathematics
but have passed grade 9 Math (between 50-65%)
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Gaps in math background affecting performance
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Uncertain of their mathematical capabilities
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May pursue careers outside of science/math
- many post-secondary opportunities open to this math
route – all secondary programs without math pr-requisites
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Meets criteria for 1st of two math credits required for
graduation
Math Essentials 10
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Students who are unsuccessful in grade 9 mathematics
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Everyday math skills: payments, deductions, taxes,
banking transactions, budgeting, investing, borrowing,
automotive transactions, etc.
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Practical life skills suitable for all students
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Meets criteria for 1st of two math credits required for
graduation
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Many post-secondary opportunities available
Triangle Problem 1
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Walk north and measure
a distance of 8 metres.
Turn west and measure a
distance of 6 metres.
Find the shortest distance
that you could have
travelled and measure it.
Find a way to find this
distance without
measureing.
Triangle Problem 2
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Find the missing side.
Triangle Problem 3
Two ladders lean
against a tree. A ten
metre has its foot 6
metres from the tree’s
base and a 5 metre
ladder has its foot 3
metres from the tree’s
base.
 What is the distance
between the tops of
the ladders?
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Triangle Problem 4
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Find length AD.
Suggested Math Routes in High
School:
GRADE 11
Math Pre IB 10
Math Studies SL (IB)
Math SL (IB)
Math Advanced 11A/B
Math 11 Academic
Math Academic 10
Math Advanced
11A/B
Math 11 Academic
Suggested Math Routes in High
School: (continued)
GRADE 11
Math Foundations 10
Math Foundations 11
Math 10 Essentials
Math Essentials 11
There are no ‘Closed Doors…’
University Programs Offered without Academic
Mathematics Pre-requisites
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor 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)
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Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Canadian Studies
Female Studies
Philosophy
Sociology
Music
Latin
French
History
Classical Stud.
Bachelor of Music
 Bachelor of Music
Therapy (BMT)
 Certificate of Music
Therapy (CMT)
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(BTH) Bachelor of
Theology
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(BRM) Bachelor of Rec.
Management (based on 1 yr. of
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university academic study in BA program)
St. Mary’s University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Anthropology
Classics
Philosophy
Criminology
Economics
Religious Studies
German Studies
History
Sociology
Female Studies
Canadian Studies
English
French
Linguistics
Geography
IDS
Bachelor of Arts (BA) – General Studies
Canadian Studies
Philosophy
Cultural Studies
Political Studies
English
Linguistics
Religious Studies
French
Sociology / Anthropology
History
Spanish
Female Studies
Bachelor of Applied Arts -
Child and Youth Studies
- Family Studies / Gerontology
Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management
Saint Thomas University
Bachelor 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 Music
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Arts in
Community Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Human
Kinetics
Applied Health Sciences
Bachelor of Recreation & Leisure Studies
(BREC) Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation
Bachelor of Arts
Environmental Studies;
Geography
IDS – International Development Studies
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Music
Physical Education and Health
Career Choices
Assuming a Non-Academic Math Pathway
(Of 118 programs at NSCC, 113 have NO Math Prerequisites)
Art, Culture, Recreation
Announcers / Broadcasters
Reporter
Artisan / Craftsperson
Vocalist / Musician
Camera Operators
Reference Librarian
Digital Animator
Recording Engineer
Lighting Technician
Photographer
Media Relations Officer
Business, Finance, Administration
Bank Teller
Book Keeper
Human Resource Manager
Insurance Adjuster
Management Consultant
Office Manager
Payroll Supervisor
Secretary
Real-Estate Appraiser
Health
Continuing Care Assistant
Dental Assistant
Paramedic
Management
Broadcasting Station Manger
Police Chief
Department Store Manager
Advertising Executive
Natural and Applied Science
Architectural Drafter
Cartographer
Computer Programmer
Municipal Planner
Primary Industry
Greenhouse Worker
Loader Operator – Logging
Vegetable Grower
Trawler Captain
Fishing Vessel Deck-Hand
Oil and Gas Well Drillers
Processing, Manufacturing, Utilities
Air Craft Parts Etcher
Auto Assembly Worker
Industrial Meat Cutter
Housing Assembler
Printing Press Operator
Sales and Service
Automobile Sales Associate
Baker
Correctional Service Officer
Firefighter
Early Childhood Educator
Hairdresser
Social Sciences, Education, Gov’t Service, Religion
Sign Language Interpreter
Legal Assistant
Minister
Psychologist
School Teacher
Social Worker
Sports / Recreation Fitness Consultant
Sport and Leisure
Recreation Manager (Youth Correction)
Recreation Coordinator (Senior Citizen Homes)
Leisure Educator
Recreation Therapist (Hospitals)
Recreation Program Coordinator (Prisons)
Camp Administrator (Outward Bound Schools)
Adventure Tourism
Ecotourism
Community Group Facilitator
Sport Animator
Sport Consultant
Facility Design
National / Provincial Park Employee
Sports Facility Administrators / Managers
And the Big One…
Trades, Transport, Equipment Operators
Automotive Service Tech.
Boilermaker
Bricklayer
Carpenter
Construction Electrician
Farm Equipment Mechanic
Heavy Duty Equipment Tech.
Industrial Technician
Iron Worker
Plumbing Contractor
Railway Locomotive Engineer
Tailors / Dressmakers
Water Well Driller
Plumber
Motor Vehicle Body Repairer
Power Engineer
Refrigeration / AC Mechanic
Sheet Metal Worker
Steam Fitter / Pipe Fitter
Truck & Transport Mech.
Welder
Jeweller
Mobile Crane Operator
Just a ‘few’ Options for Post Secondary Institutions
Along this Pathway
Atlantic Media Institute
Highland Resources Limited
Academy of Cosmetology
Island Career Academy
Academy of Learning
Institute for Human Services Educ.
Atlantic School of Theology
Maritime Business College
Breton Beauty College
Conservatory of Performing Arts
CBBC Business College
Maritime School of Para-medicine
College of Business, Tech., and Health
NBCC
Compu-College School of Business
Nova Scotia Agricultural College
Commercial Safety College
NASCAD
Maritime School of Social Work
NSCC
Holland College
Nova Scotia Firefighter School
Hair Design Center
Operating Engineers Investment Ltd.
Hair Masters
Private Career College
Ryerson Polytechnical Institute
St. Joseph’s College of Early Childhood Edu.
Even More Career Options…
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http://careeroptions.EDnet.ns.ca
Further Questions/Follow-Up:
Alex Young/Joy Park Student Services
Prince Andrew High School
Phone: (902) 435-8452 ext 7 or 8
Email: ayoung or jpark @hrsb.ns.ca