Course-at-a-glance

Math 10-3 has four main Units:

  • Money Math
  • Right Triangles
  • Measurement
  • Geometry

Each Unit is divided into two chapters.

To be successful in Math 10-3, you need the following:

  • geometry set
  • scientific calculator
  • various items for the Getting Into It activities—the required items will be listed at the start of each activity.

Throughout the course you can expect

  • algebra
  • puzzles and games
  • Keeping

Progression through the course

Please progress through the course in the order outlined because connections are made from one unit to the next.


Keeping It Real Assessment

You are required to complete two Keeping It Real Assessments. These assessments allow you to apply your learning of course content in unique ways. These assessments have been designed to be as close to real life as possible to show the relationships between math and everyday life. You can ask your teacher for clarification or to verify your thought processes. Ultimately, the work must be your own.

This course has 4 Keeping It Real Assessments from which you must choose 2.

Part A - Budgeting for Fun
Part B - Mathtracker
Part C - Burger Shack
Part D - Dream Room

Each assessment contains elements of creativity, but remember that the math is the important part of each assessment. Each assessment should take you 1 to 2 hours to complete.

You will need to have two Keeping It Real Assessments complete prior to writing Exam Two.


Exams

There are two exams in Math 10-3. Both exams are open book. Exams must be written under approved supervision.

Exam One covers the content from the lessons in Units A and B (Chapters 1-4) and should be written upon the completion of these units.

Exam Two covers the content from the lessons in Units C and D (Chapters 5-8) and should be written upon the completion of these units. Exam Two cannot be written until two Keeping It Real Assessments have been completed.

Combined the Exam One and Exam Two replace a typical final exam.


Graduation in Alberta

In Alberta, a high school diploma requires ten credits from senior high math courses. Successful completion of the Math-3 stream leads students into apprenticeship programs or directly into the work force. Students progress from Grade 9 Math to Math 10-3, then Math 20-3, and finally Math 30-3. For more information, go to

https://education.alberta.ca/teachers/program/math/students.aspx



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