The minimum requirements for a student to attain an Alberta high school diploma include Mathematics 20 level
(20-1, 20-2 or 20-3).
Always check information with the post-secondary institution and the program of your choice. Pre-requisites vary by institution and institutions sometimes change entrance requirements.
The Advanced Placement (AP) stream is designed for students who have a passion for math and wish to pursue mathematics at a level beyond high school. Math 31 AP students write the AP Calculus AB exam and Math 35AP students write the AP Calculus BC exam in May.
Calculators
Students in our "-3" sequence will use a basic scientific calculator. Students in all other Math courses require a graphing calculator as per Alberta Education.
Courses
5 credits
A Grade 9 Math mark of 55% or higher is required to enroll in Math 10C Foundations. This course is intended for students who do not need Calculus for entry into their post-secondary program. This stream continues with Math 20-2 and Math 30-2, which is accepted for entrance into many University programs.
5 credits
This course is the first in a series of four Math courses that guides students through Math 20-1 and 30-1 and concludes with taking Math 31 (Calculus) in Grade 12. Students are expected to have achieved a minimum of 65% in Math 9 to enroll in Math 10C Pre-Calculus.
5 Credits
For students who have a passion for Math, are motivated and wish to pursue mathematics at a level beyond high school. Topics are covered on an accelerated basis.
5 credits
Math 10-3, 20-3, 30-3 stream prepares students for the mathematical applications required by various trades and occupations. Students with a Math 9 mark of less than 55% should consider taking Math 10-3.
3 credits
Say yes to extra help! If you achieved between 50% - 60% in your last Math course, it is highly recommended that you take Math PLUS in conjunction with your next Math course.
5 credits
Math 31 is required by the following faculties and programs: Engineering, Honours Math, Mathematics Applied, Mathematical Physics, Mathematics and Economics. Math 31 is recommended in several other programs. Please research your post-secondary institution preferred program requirements.
Pre-req: Math 30-1
5 credits
Math 31 AP content is usually found in most first-year university Calculus courses. This course will prepare students to write the Advanced Placement Calculus AB exam in May. For more information visit our Advanced Placement page.
Pre-req: Math 30-1AP
3 credits
This course will finish preparing students for the AP Calculus AB exam and also prepare students who choose to write the AP Calculus BC exam. Some post-secondary institutions will grant credit or advanced standing upon achieving a mark of 4 or 5 on either exam. For more information visit our Advanced Placement page.
Pre-req: Math 31AP