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GRADE 9

ORAL COMMUNICATION

Listening to Understand: listen in order to understand and respond appropriately in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes.
Speaking to Communicate: use speaking skills and strategies appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as listeners and speakers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in oral communication situations.

READING AND LITERATURE STUDIES

Reading for Meaning: read and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of literary, informational, and graphic texts, using a range of strategies to construct meaning.
Understanding Form and Style: recognize a variety of text forms, text features, and stylistic elements and demonstrate understanding of how they help communicate meaning.
Reading with Fluency: use knowledge of words and cueing systems to read fluently.
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as readers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful before, during, and after reading.

WRITING

Developing and Organizing Content: generate, gather, and organize ideas and information to write for an intended purpose and audience.
Using Knowledge of Form and Style: draft and revise their writing, using a variety of literary, informational, and graphic forms and stylistic elements appropriate for the purpose and audience
Applying Knowledge of Conventions: use editing, proofreading, and publishing skills and strategies, and knowledge of language conventions, to correct errors, refine expression, and present their work effectively;
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as writers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful at different stages in the writing process.

MEDIA STUDIES

Understanding Media Texts: demonstrate an understanding of a variety of media texts.
Understanding Media Forms, Conventions, and Techniques: identify some media forms and explain how the conventions and techniques associated with them are used to create meaning.
Creating Media Texts: create a variety of media texts for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms, conventions, and techniques.
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as media interpreters and creators, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in understanding and creating media texts.

Number Sense and Algebra

Operating with Exponents
Manipulating Expressions and Solving Equations

Linear Relations

Using Data Management to Investigate Relationships
Understanding Characteristics of Linear Relations
Connecting Various Representations of Linear Relations

Analytic Geometry

Investigating the Relationship Between the Equation of a Relation and the Shape of Its Graph
Investigating the Properties of Slope
Using the Properties of Linear Relations to Solve Problems

Measurement and Geometry

Investigating the Optimal Values of Measurements
Solving Problems Involving Perimeter, Area, Surface Area, and Volume
Investigating and Applying Geometric Relationships

Biology: Sustainable Ecosystems
Physics: The Characteristics of Electricity
Chemistry: Atoms, Elements, and Compounds
Earth and Space Science: The Study of the Universe

ORAL COMMUNICATION

Listening to Understand: listen in order to understand and respond appropriately in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes.
Speaking to Communicate: use speaking skills and strategies appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as listeners and speakers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in oral communication situations.

READING AND LITERATURE STUDIES

Reading for Meaning: read and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of literary, informational, and graphic texts, using a range of strategies to construct meaning.
Understanding Form and Style: recognize a variety of text forms, text features, and stylistic elements and demonstrate understanding of how they help communicate meaning.
Reading With Fluency: use knowledge of words and cueing systems to read fluently.
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as readers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful before, during, and after reading.

WRITING

Developing and Organizing Content: generate, gather, and organize ideas and information to write for an intended purpose and audience.
Using Knowledge of Form and Style: draft and revise their writing, using a variety of literary, informational, and graphic forms and stylistic elements appropriate for the purpose and audience
Applying Knowledge of Conventions: use editing, proofreading, and publishing skills and strategies, and knowledge of language conventions, to correct errors, refine expression, and present their work effectively;
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as writers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful at different stages in the writing process.

MEDIA STUDIES

Understanding Media Texts: demonstrate an understanding of a variety of media texts.
Understanding Media Forms, Conventions, and Techniques: identify some media forms and explain how the conventions and techniques associated with them are used to create meaning.
Creating Media Texts: create a variety of media texts for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms, conventions, and techniques.
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as media interpreters and creators, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in understanding and creating media texts.

Number Sense and Algebra

Solving Problems Involving Proportional Reasoning
Simplifying Expressions and Solving Equations Linear Relations
Using Data Management to Investigate

Relationships

Determining Characteristics of Linear Relations
Investigating Constant Rate of Change
Connecting Various Representations of Linear
Relations and Solving Problems Using the Representations

Measurement and Geometry

Investigating the Optimal Values of Measurements of Rectangles
Solving Problems Involving Perimeter, Area, and Volume
Investigating and Applying Geometric Relationships

Biology: Sustainable Ecosystems
Physics: The Characteristics of Electricity
Chemistry: Atoms, Elements, and Compounds
Earth and Space Science: The Study of the Universe

GRADE 10

ORAL COMMUNICATION

Listening to Understand: listen in order to understand and respond appropriately in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes.
Speaking to Communicate: use speaking skills and strategies appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as listeners and speakers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in oral communication situations.

READING AND LITERATURE STUDIES

Reading for Meaning: read and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of literary, informational, and graphic texts, using a range of strategies to construct meaning.
Understanding Form and Style: recognize a variety of text forms, text features, and stylistic elements and demonstrate understanding of how they help communicate meaning.
Reading with Fluency: use knowledge of words and cueing systems to read fluently.
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as readers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful before, during, and after reading.

WRITING

Developing and Organizing Content: generate, gather, and organize ideas and information to write for an intended purpose and audience.
Using Knowledge of Form and Style: draft and revise their writing, using a variety of literary, informational, and graphic forms and stylistic elements appropriate for the purpose and audience
Applying Knowledge of Conventions: use editing, proofreading, and publishing skills and strategies, and knowledge of language conventions, to correct errors, refine expression, and present their work effectively;
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as writers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful at different stages in the writing process.

MEDIA STUDIES

Understanding Media Texts: demonstrate an understanding of a variety of media texts.
Understanding Media Forms, Conventions, and Techniques: identify some media forms and explain how the conventions and techniques associated with them are used to create meaning.
Creating Media Texts: create a variety of media texts for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms, conventions, and techniques.
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as media interpreters and creators, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in understanding and creating media texts.

Quadratic Relations of the Form y = ax 2 + bx + c

Investigating the Basic Properties of Quadratic Relations
Relating the Graph of y=x 2 and Its Transformations
Solving Quadratic Equations
Solving Problems Involving Quadratic Relations Analytic Geometry
Using Linear Systems to Solve Problems
Solving Problems Involving Properties of Line Segments
Using Analytic Geometry to Verify Geometric Properties

Trigonometry

Investigating Similarity and Solving Problems Involving Similar Triangles
Solving Problems Involving the Trigonometry of Right Triangles

Solving Problems Involving the Trigonometry of Acute Triangles

Biology: Tissues, Organs, and Systems of Living Things
Physics: Light and Geometric Optics
Chemistry: Chemical Reactions
Earth and Space Science: Chemical Reactions

ORAL COMMUNICATION

Listening to Understand: listen in order to understand and respond appropriately in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes.
Speaking to Communicate: use speaking skills and strategies appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as listeners and speakers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in oral communication situations.

READING AND LITERATURE STUDIES

Reading for Meaning: read and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of literary, informational, and graphic texts, using a range of strategies to construct meaning.
Understanding Form and Style: recognize a variety of text forms, text features, and stylistic elements and demonstrate understanding of how they help communicate meaning.
Reading with Fluency: use knowledge of words and cueing systems to read fluently.
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as readers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful before, during, and after reading.

WRITING

Developing and Organizing Content: generate, gather, and organize ideas and information to write for an intended purpose and audience.
Using Knowledge of Form and Style: draft and revise their writing, using a variety of literary, informational, and graphic forms and stylistic elements appropriate for the purpose and audience
Applying Knowledge of Conventions: use editing, proofreading, and publishing skills and strategies, and knowledge of language conventions, to correct errors, refine expression, and present their work effectively;
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as writers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful at different stages in the writing process.

MEDIA STUDIES

Understanding Media Texts: demonstrate an understanding of a variety of media texts.
Understanding Media Forms, Conventions, and Techniques: identify some media forms and explain how the conventions and techniques associated with them are used to create meaning.
Creating Media Texts: create a variety of media texts for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms, conventions, and techniques.
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as media interpreters and creators, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in understanding and creating media texts.

Measurement and Trigonometry

- Solving Problems Involving Similar Triangles
- Solving Problems Involving the Trigonometry of Right Triangles
- Solving Problems Involving Surface Area and Volume, Using

Imperial and Metric Systems of Measurement

Modelling Linear Relations

Manipulating and Solving Algebraic Equations
Graphing and Writing Equations of Lines
Solving and Interpreting Systems of Linear Equations Quadratic

Relations of the Form y = ax 2 + bx + c

Manipulating Quadratic Expressions
Identifying Characteristics of Quadratic Relations
Solving Problems by Interpreting Graphs of Quadratic Relations

Biology: Human Tissues, Organs, and Systems
Physics: Light and Applications of Optics
Chemistry: Chemical Reactions and Their Practical Applications
Earth and Space Science: Earth’s Dynamic Climate

GRADE 11

ORAL COMMUNICATION

Listening to Understand: listen in order to understand and respond appropriately in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes.
Speaking to Communicate: use speaking skills and strategies appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as listeners and speakers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in oral communication situations.

READING AND LITERATURE STUDIES

Reading for Meaning: read and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of literary, informational, and graphic texts, using a range of strategies to construct meaning.
Understanding Form and Style: recognize a variety of text forms, text features, and stylistic elements and demonstrate understanding of how they help communicate meaning.
Reading with Fluency: use knowledge of words and cueing systems to read fluently.
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as readers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful before, during, and after reading.

WRITING

Developing and Organizing Content: generate, gather, and organize ideas and information to write for an intended purpose and audience.
Using Knowledge of Form and Style: draft and revise their writing, using a variety of literary, informational, and graphic forms and stylistic elements appropriate for the purpose and audience
Applying Knowledge of Conventions: use editing, proofreading, and publishing skills and strategies, and knowledge of language conventions, to correct errors, refine expression, and present their work effectively;
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as writers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful at different stages in the writing process.

MEDIA STUDIES

Understanding Media Texts: demonstrate an understanding of a variety of media texts.
Understanding Media Forms, Conventions, and Techniques: identify some media forms and explain how the conventions and techniques associated with them are used to create meaning.
Creating Media Texts: create a variety of media texts for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms, conventions, and techniques.
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as media interpreters and creators, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in understanding and creating media texts.

Characteristics of Functions

Demonstrate an understanding of functions, their representations, and their inverses, and make connections between the algebraic and graphical representations of functions using transformations;
Determine the zeros and the maximum or minimum of a quadratic function, and solve problems involving quadratic functions, including problems arising from real-world applications;
Demonstrate an understanding of equivalence as it relates to simplifying polynomial, radical, and rational expressions.

Exponential Functions

Evaluate powers with rational exponents, simplify expressions containing exponents, and describe properties of exponential functions represented in a variety of ways;
Make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of exponential functions;
Identify and represent exponential functions, and solve problems involving exponential functions, including problems arising from real-world applications.

Discrete Functions

Demonstrate an understanding of recursive sequences, represent recursive sequences in a variety of ways, and make connections to Pascal’s triangle;
Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships involved in arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, and solve related problems.
Make connections between sequences, series, and financial applications, and solve problems involving compound interest and ordinary annuities.

Trigonometric Functions

Determine the values of the trigonometric ratios for angles less than 360o; prove simple trigonometric identities; and solve problems using the primary trigonometric ratios, the sine law, and the cosine law;
Demonstrate an understanding of periodic relationships and sinusoidal functions, and make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of sinusoidal functions.
Identify and represent sinusoidal functions, and solve problems involving sinusoidal functions, including problems arising from real-world applications.

Quadratic Functions

Expand and simplify quadratic expressions, solve quadratic equations, and relate the roots of a quadratic equation to the corresponding graph;
Demonstrate an understanding of functions, and make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of quadratic functions;
Solve problems involving quadratic functions, including problems arising from real- world applications.

Exponential Functions

Simplify and evaluate numerical expressions involving exponents, and make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of exponential functions;
Identify and represent exponential functions, and solve problems involving exponential functions, including problems arising from real-world applications;
Demonstrate an understanding of compound interest and annuities, and solve related problems.

Trigonometric Functions

Solve problems involving trigonometry in acute triangles using the sine law and the cosine law, including problems arising from real-world applications;
Demonstrate an understanding of periodic relationships and the sine function, and make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of sine functions;
Identify and represent sine functions, and solve problems involving sine functions, including problems arising from real-world applications.

Unit 1: Cellular Functions
Unit 2: Genetic Continuity
Unit 3: Internal Systems and Regulation
Unit 4: Diversity of Living Things
Unit 5: Plants: Anatomy, Growth, and Functions

Unit 1: Forces and Motion
Unit 2: Energy, Work, and Power
Unit 3: Waves and Sound
Unit 4: Light and Geometric Optics
Unit 5: Electricity and Magnetism

Unit 1: Matter and Chemical Bonding
Unit 2: Quantities in Chemical Reactions
Unit 3: Solutions and Solubility
Unit 4: Gases and Atmospheric Chemistry
Unit 5: Hydrocarbons and Energy

Unit 1: Cellular Biology
Unit 2: Microbiology
Unit 3: Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 4: Plant Structure and Physiology
Unit 5: Environmental Science

Unit 1: Everyday Chemicals and Safe Practice
Unit 2: Body Input and Body Function
Unit 3: Waste Management
Unit 4: Science and Space
Unit 5: Technologies in Everyday Life

Unit 1: Materials and Safety
Unit 2: Electrical Circuits
Unit 3: Microorganisms
Unit 4: The Immune System and Human Health
Unit 5: Human Impact on the Environment

GRADE 12

ORAL COMMUNICATION

Listening to Understand: listen in order to understand and respond appropriately in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes.
Speaking to Communicate: use speaking skills and strategies appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as listeners and speakers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in oral communication situations.

READING AND LITERATURE STUDIES

Reading for Meaning: read and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of literary, informational, and graphic texts, using a range of strategies to construct meaning.
Understanding Form and Style: recognize a variety of text forms, text features, and stylistic elements and demonstrate understanding of how they help communicate meaning.
Reading with Fluency: use knowledge of words and cueing systems to read fluently.
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as readers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful before, during, and after reading.

WRITING

Developing and Organizing Content: generate, gather, and organize ideas and information to write for an intended purpose and audience.
Using Knowledge of Form and Style: draft and revise their writing, using a variety of literary, informational, and graphic forms and stylistic elements appropriate for the purpose and audience
Applying Knowledge of Conventions: use editing, proofreading, and publishing skills and strategies, and knowledge of language conventions, to correct errors, refine expression, and present their work effectively;
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as writers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful at different stages in the writing process.

MEDIA STUDIES

Understanding Media Texts: demonstrate an understanding of a variety of media texts.
Understanding Media Forms, Conventions, and Techniques: identify some media forms and explain how the conventions and techniques associated with them are used to create meaning.
Creating Media Texts: create a variety of media texts for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms, conventions, and techniques.
Reflecting on Skills and Strategies: reflect on and identify their strengths as media interpreters and creators, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in understanding and creating media texts.

EXPONENTIALS AND LOGRITHMIC FUNTIONS

Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between exponential expressions and logarithmic expressions, evaluate logarithms, and apply the laws of logarithms to simplify numeric expressions;
Identify and describe some key features of the graphs of logarithmic functions, make connections among the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of logarithmic functions, and solve related problems graphically;
Solve exponential and simple logarithmic equations in one variable algebraically, including those in problems arising from real-world applications.

TRIGNOMETRIC FUNCTIONS

Demonstrate an understanding of the meaning and application of radian measure;
Make connections between trigonometric ratios and the graphical and algebraic representations of the corresponding trigonometric functions and between trigonometric functions and their reciprocals, and use these connections to solve problems.
Solve problems involving trigonometric equations and prove trigonometric identities.

POLYNOMIAL AND RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

Identify and describe some key features of polynomial functions, and make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of polynomial functions;
Identify and describe some key features of the graphs of rational functions, and represent rational functions graphically;
Solve problems involving polynomial and simple rational equations graphically and algebraically;
Demonstrate an understanding of solving polynomial and simple rational inequalities.

CHARACTERISTICS OF FUNCTIONS

Demonstrate an understanding of average and instantaneous rate of change, and determine, numerically and graphically, and interpret the average rate of change of a function over a given interval and the instantaneous rate of change of a function at a given point;
Determine functions that result from the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of two functions and from the composition of two functions, describe some properties of the resulting functions, and solve related problems;
Compare the characteristics of functions, and solve problems by modelling and reasoning with functions, including problems with solutions that are not accessible by standard algebraic techniques.

RATE OF CHANGE

Demonstrate an understanding of rate of change by making connections between average rate of change over an interval and instantaneous rate of change at a point, using the slopes of secants and tangents and the concept of the limit;
Graph the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, and exponential functions, and make connections between the numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations of a function and its derivative;
Verify graphically and algebraically the rules for determining derivatives; apply these rules to determine the derivatives of polynomial, sinusoidal, exponential, rational, and radical functions, and simple combinations of functions; and solve related problems.

DERIVATIVES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS

Make connections, graphically and algebraically, between the key features of a function and its first and second derivatives, and use the connections in curve sketching;
Solve problems, including optimization problems that require the use of the concepts and procedures associated with the derivative, including problems arising from real-world applications and involving the development of mathematical models.

GEOMETRY AND ALGEBRA OF VECTORS

Demonstrate an understanding of vectors in two-space and three-space by representing them algebraically and geometrically and by recognizing their applications;
Perform operations on vectors in two-space and three-space, and use the properties of these operations to solve problems, including those arising from real-world applications;
Distinguish between the geometric representations of a single linear equation or a system of two linear equations in two-space and three-space, and determine different geometric configurations of lines and planes in three-space;
Represent lines and planes using scalar, vector, and parametric equations, and solve problems involving distances and intersections.

Counting and Probability

Solve problems involving the probability of an event or a combination of events for discrete sample spaces.
Solve problems involving the application of permutations and combinations to determine the probability of an event.

PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION

Demonstrate an understanding of discrete probability distributions, represent them numerically, graphically, and algebraically, determine expected values, and solve related problems from a variety of applications;
Demonstrate an understanding of continuous probability distributions, make connections to discrete probability distributions, determine standard deviations, describe key features of the normal distribution, and solve related problems from a variety of applications.

ORGANIZATION OF DATA FOR ANALYSIS

Demonstrate an understanding of the role of data in statistical studies and the variability inherent in data, and distinguish different types of data;
Describe the characteristics of a good sample, some sampling techniques, and principles of primary data collection, and collect and organize data to solve a problem.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

Analyse, interpret, and draw conclusions from one-variable data using numerical and graphical summaries.
Analyse, interpret, and draw conclusions from two-variable data using numerical, graphical, and algebraic summaries.
Demonstrate an understanding of the applications of data management used by the media and the advertising industry and in various occupations.

CULMINATING DATA MANAGEMENT INVESTIGATION

Design and carry out a culminating investigation* that requires the integration and application of the knowledge and skills related to the expectations of this course;
Communicate the findings of a culminating investigation and provide constructive critiques of the investigations of others.

Unit 1: Metabolic Processes
Unit 2: Molecular Genetics
Unit 3: Homeostasis
Unit 4: Evolution
Unit 5: Population Dynamics

Unit 1: Forces and Motion: Dynamics
Unit 2: Energy and Momentum
Unit 3: Electric, Gravitational, and Magnetic Fields
Unit 4: The Wave Nature of Light
Unit 5: Matter-Energy Interface

Unit 1: Mechanical Systems
Unit 2: Electricity and Electronics
Unit 3: Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Unit 4: Communications Technology
Unit 5: Energy Transformations

Unit 1: Organic Chemistry
Unit 2: Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction
Unit 3: Chemical Systems and Equilibrium
Unit 4: Electrochemistry
Unit 5: Structure and Properties

Unit 1: Organic Products in Everyday Life
Unit 2: Pathogens and Disease
Unit 3: Energy Alternatives and Global Impact
Unit 4: Communications Systems
Unit 5: Science and Contemporary Societal Issues

Unit 1: Chemistry at Home and Work
Unit 2: Communications: Sounds and Pictures
Unit 3: Medical Technology
Unit 4: Gardening, Horticulture, Landscaping, and Forestry
Unit 5: Alternative Environments

Unit 1: The Earth as a PlanetUnit 2: Introduction to Earth Sciences
Unit 3: Earth Materials
Unit 4: Internal and Surficial Earth Processes
Unit 5: Earth History