The secondary mathematics curriculum adopts a strong focus on the processes that best enable students to understand mathematical concepts and learn related skills. Attention to the mathematical processes is considered to be essential to a balanced mathematics program. The seven mathematical processes identified in this curriculum are problem solving, reasoning and proving, reflecting, selecting tools and computational strategies, connecting, representing, and communicating.
(Adapted from: Ontario Ministry of Education. The Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 and 10: Mathematics, 2005. p. 6.)
– All secondary students must achieve their grade 9, 10 Mathematics credits and grade 11 Functions Credit.
Mathematics education in secondary school plays a pivotal role in fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It encompasses a progressive learning journey that starts with fundamental concepts and advances to more complex ideas. Students engage in exploring numerical relationships, algebraic patterns, geometric properties, data analysis, and practical applications. Throughout this journey, emphasis is placed not only on mastering mathematical techniques but also on developing the ability to apply them in real-world situations. As students move through the curriculum, they build a solid foundation in mathematical reasoning, learn to model various phenomena, and gain the tools to interpret and solve problems across diverse contexts.
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