Renewed Secondary Mathematics Program:
Information for GSCS Parents, Guardians, & Students
The purpose of this document is to provide information for parents and students so they can make an informed decision
regarding the mathematics pathways. The information provided in this handout is based on the most current
communication received from post-secondary institutions as of November 2010. Please note that the post-secondary
information regarding the new mathematics requirements is in draft version.
Foundations of Mathematics
This pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified
for post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of theoretical calculus. Topics include financial
mathematics, geometry, measurement, number sense, logical reasoning, relations and functions, statistics and
probability.
Here are some examples of post secondary programs that are allowing Foundations of Mathematics 30 as an
acceptable entrance requirement:
 University of Regina – Arts, Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts, Sports and Recreation Studies,
Nursing, Social Work
 University of Saskatchewan – Arts and Science, Agriculture and Bioresources, Business, Kinesiology
 SIAST – Power Engineering Technician, Nursing, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Health Information
Management
Workplace & Apprenticeship Mathematics
This pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified
for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force. Topics include algebra, geometry,
measurement, number sense, statistics and probability.
Here are some examples of post secondary programs that are allowing Workplace and Apprenticeship
Mathematics 30 as an acceptable entrance requirement:
 University of Regina – Education (no math/science major/minor), Fine Arts, Social Work
 SIAST – Electronics Technician (min. of 60%), Forest EcoTourism Technology (min. of 60%), Computer
Networking Technician (min. of 60%), Integrated Resource Management (min. of 60%)
 Please note - some of SIAST’s programs will accept Grade 10 (i.e. Carpentry, Welding), Grade 11 (i.e.
Esthetician, Hairstylist), Grade 12 (i.e. Hotel and Restaurant Administration, Educational Assistant) as admission
requirements. Please see the SIAST website for more details.
Pre-Calculus
This pathway is designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified
for entry into post-secondary programs that require the study of theoretical calculus. Topics include algebra and number
sense, measurement, relations and functions, trigonometry, and permutations, combinations and binomial theorem.
Here are some examples of post secondary programs that are allowing Pre-Calculus 30 as an acceptable
entrance requirement:
 University of Saskatchewan – Arts and Science, Agriculture and Bioresources, Business, Kinesiology
*Pre-Calculus 30 AND Calculus 30 are required for Engineering
 University of Regina – Arts, Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts, Kinesiology, Sports and Recreation
Studies, Nursing, Science, Social Work
 SIAST – Civil Engineering Technology, Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technology, Architectural and
Building Technologies (min. of 70%)
Here are some examples of post secondary programs that are allowing Pre-Calculus 20 as an acceptable
entrance requirement:
 University of Regina – Arts, Fine Arts, Social Work
 SIAST – Radiation and Environmental Monitoring Technician, Dental Assisting
Please note that a few University of Regina programs are requiring Foundations of Mathematics 20 AND PreCalculus 30 as entrance requirements: Education (secondary with a major/minor in Math, Physics or Chemistry),
Engineering and Applied Science
For more information regarding post secondary requirements, please visit the following websites:
University of Saskatchewan - http://explore.usask.ca/counsellors/pdf/guide.pdf (page 27)
University of Regina – no link currently available
SIAST - http://www.siast.sk.ca/programs/atoz.shtml
Renewed Secondary Mathematics Program
Mathematics 11 & 21
This pathway is designed for students who require a modified mathematics program.
 Please note - some of SIAST’s programs will accept Grade 10 (i.e. Carpentry, Welding), Grade 11 (i.e.
Esthetician, Hairstylist), Grade 12 (i.e. Hotel and Restaurant Administration, Educational Assistant) as admission
requirements. Please see the SIAST website for more details.
Mathematics 11, 21 and Calculus 30 courses already exist and will continue to exist under this new framework.
Please see the “Three Math Paths – One Important Choice” brochure from the Saskatchewan
Ministry of Education for more information.
As more information becomes available, it will be posted on the GSCS blog: Renewed
Secondary Mathematics Curriculum Information for Parents and Students
http://blog.scs.sk.ca/hayes2/
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the GSCS High School Mathematics
Teacher-on-Assignment, Lisa Eberharter, at leberharter@gscs.sk.ca or (306) 659-8013.