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 "dash-3" sequence will use a basic scientific calculator.
Students in all other Math courses require a graphing calculator as per Alberta Education. List of approved calculators
Paul Kane recommends a T184 Plus CE Python, as its emulator software is facilitated in the classroom.
Courses
5 credits
This stream addresses a practical amount of complexity, rigor, and algebra skills needed for direct entry into the workforce or trades.
Students prepare for many post-secondary programs focusing on trades and occupations. It may also provide students an opportunity to practice their mathematical skills before entering 10C dash-1, or dash-2 streams.
5 credits
This stream is designed for students who have an aptitude for mathematics and are able to handle algebraic approaches to solving mathematical equations while exhibiting a large amount of detailed thinking and the ability to apply logical thought to solve programs.
Math 30-2 is accepted for entrance into many university programs.
Students may take Math 30-1 after successfully completing Math 30-2. This course sequence is intended for students who do not require Calculus for entry into their post-secondary program, such as Arts, Nursing, Elementary Education, and many of the technical programs.
5 credits
This course sequence is designed for students that have a strong aptitude for mathematics and are able to handle sophisticated algebraic approaches to solving complex equations.
The dash-1 mathematics student exhibits the greatest amount of detailed thinking and rigor. Students are provided with the mathematical understanding and critical thinking skills needed for entry into post-secondary programs that require the study of Calculus, such as Engineering, Science, Business faculties and some technical programs.
Many students go on to take Math 31 (Calculus) after completing this stream.
5 credits
This course 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.
5 Credits
This stream is for students who are passionate about Math, motivated and wish to pursue mathematics in their post-secondary studies. Topics are covered on an accelerated basis. Please refer to the Advanced Placement (AP) pages for more information.
Math 31 / Statistics 35AP
10 credits
This is a combo course and is taken for a full year.
The Statistics 35 AP exam is written in May and the Calculus exam is written in June.
This course helps prepare students for university statistics courses. Obtaining a 4 or 5 on your Statistics 35 AP exam will earn you credit for Statistics 151 at the University of Alberta and MacEwan University and may be accepted at other institutions.
8 credits
This is a combo course.
Math 31 AP content is usually found in most first-year university Calculus courses. This course will prepare students to write the AP Calculus AB exam in May.
Math 35 AP 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.