BC's new Math curriculum which aims to enhance the math literacy of students will see a complete restructuring in how Math is taught in grades 10, 11 and 12 in our province.

Over the long term this will lead to the following courses no longer being offered:

• Applications of Math 10, 11, and 12;
• Essentials of Math 10, 11, and 12;
• Principles of Math 10, 11, and 12.

The new Math courses that will be offered are:

• Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 10, 11 and 12 - is designed to prepare students to enter the majority of trades programs, as well as the general workforce.
• Foundations of Mathematics & Pre-Calculus 10 Course - enables students to continue in the Foundation of Math or Pre-Calculus streams described below.
• Foundations of Mathematics 11 or 12 - enables students to enter post-secondary programs that do not require the study of theoretical calculus.
• Pre-Calculus 11 or 12 - is designed to prepare students to enter post-secondary programs that require the study of theoretical calculus.

When the Changes Will Happen

The new changes to the Math curriculum will be phased in gradually over the following time period:

• September 2010 - new courses for the Grade 10 Math curriculum will be put into action.
• September 2011 - new courses for the Grade 11 Math curriculum will be put into action.
• September 2012 - new courses for the Grade 12 Math curriculum will be put into action.

Post-secondary institutions are presently determining which new Math courses will be required for which programs. Please visit Education Planner and post-secondary institution websites on an ongoing basis to learn about the new requirements as they are determined. For more details about the new Math framework, please contact a BC secondary school Math teacher and/or counsellor.

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