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Principles of Math 10
Course Description
Principles of Math 10 is a basic algebra course using a function approach. It is a prerequisite for Principles of Math 11 and for some college and technical institute courses.
Course Pre-requisites
Successful completion of Math Skills Development II
OR
Successful writing of a college assessment test or the assessment test at Continuing Education
Course Breakdown
Unit One:
- Review
- Powers
- Radicals
- Polynomials
- Factoring
- Algebraic Fractions
- Equations
Unit Three:
- Linear Functions
- Other Relations and Functions
- Geometry Foundations
- Distance and Midpoint Formulas
- Introduction to Trigonometry
Assignments
Hand-in assignments account for 60% of
final mark. The tests at the end of each unit cover only that unit. They account for 40% of the final grade.
There is no final exam.
*(Note: Students MUST attain a mark of at least 50% on all assignments
and tests. If a mark is less than 50% on an assignment, additional work
must be done and submitted for marking. Less than 50% on a test requires
additional work and writing a retest to attain at least 50%.)
Textbooks and Course Materials
Handouts are provided by Continuing Education. A textbook is not
required, although texts are available if students want extra material.
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