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2009 – 2010 marked the beginning of a new High School Mathematics Curriculum, starting with changes to the Grade 9 Program of Studies.  The Mathematics Curriculum for Grades 10 – 12 will change in each subsequent year, with Math 10 changing in 2010.  Great changes have taken place within the curriculum.  To use an analogy; what was once a mile wide and a foot deep is now a foot wide and a mile deep.  Alberta Education has reduced the total number of curriculum outcomes but the outcomes that are in the Program of Studies are covered in greater depth with a variety of methods (exploration and communication activities, integration of technology, co-operative activities and research are just a few activities students can expect.

Alberta Education Approved Calculators

Mathematics 10C (5 credits)

Mathematics 10C is the starting point for the -1 and -2 course sequences. Students in the course study the following topics: Measurement (SI and Imperial), Trigonometry, Polynomial factoring and operations, Systems of equations and Linear relations and functions. 

Mathematics 10-3 (5 credits)

Students in this course study the following topics: Measurement (SI and Imperial), Trigonometry, Geometry, Income, and Algebraic and proportional reasoning.

APPLIED MATH 20 (5 Credits)
(Prerequisite: Applied Math 10 )

Approaches used in this course are primarily numerical and geometrical. Emphasis is placed on the application of math rather than on precise math theory. Topics include consumer math, systems of equations, linear programming, functions, properties of circles and analyzing graphs.

Students need to complete a 20 level math class to be eligible for a High School Diploma.

PURE MATH 20 (5 Credits)
(Prerequisite: Pure Math 10)

The topics discussed in Pure Math 20 include radicals, rational expressions, Functions and relations, geometry, quadratic functions, quadratic equations, probability and trigonometry. Problem solving is integrated into each of the topics. As well, there is an emphasis on the use of technology.

Students need to complete a 20 level math class to be eligible for a High School Diploma.

PURE MATH 30 (5 credits)
(Prerequisite: Pure math 20)

This course deals primarily with the topics of patterns and relations, shape and space, statistics and probability. Problem solving is integrated into each of the topics. As well, there is an emphasis on the use of technology. Fifty percent of the final grade is determined by a Diploma Examination.

Applied Math 30 ( 5 Credits)
(Prerequisite: Applied Math 20)

The topics investigated in Applied Math 30 include number operations, patterns and relations, shape and space, statistics and probability. Fifty percent of the final grade is determined by a Diploma Examination. Problem solving is integrated into each of the topics. As well, there is an emphasis on the use of technology.

Mathematics 24 (5 credits)

This course is designed for students whose needs, interests and abilities focus on basic mathematical understanding. The emphasis is on the acquisition of practical life skills, and students are provided with opportunities to improve their skills in working with mathematics. Students in Mathematics 24 apply mathematics in the contexts of work, banking, transportation, accommodation and cost of independence.

Knowledge and Employability Courses Mathematics 10-4, 20-4 (5 credits each)

The Knowledge and Employability Mathematics courses are designed to assist students in developing the essential concepts, skills and attitudes of mathematics that are required for responsible participation in the home, the school, the workplace and the community.

More information about the new curriculum can be found at

Alberta Education Implementation Facts

Choosing the right sequence

Parents may also want to refer to the Curriculum Handbook for Parents

Curriculum Handbook for Parents