Mathematics 536
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Mathematics 536 is a program designed for Secondary V students who wish to study the sciences, commerce, business administration or a technical trade and who have successfully completed Mathematics 436.
To prepare young Quebecers for the demanding world of the twenty-first century, schools must focus on the students’ cognitive growth and the development of basic skills (i.e. communication and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to work with technology).
Because society is changing so rapidly, and owing to developments in the field of mathematics education, it is important to stress the interconnection of knowledge, skills and attitudes in the teaching of this program.
In Mathematics 536 students cover many different topics in detail and study complex situations, problems and applications. Furthermore, they must use advanced terminology and notation and must always be rigorous and precise in justifying every step in their solutions.
In addition to preparing the students for science instruction, mathematics education should provide fertile ground for the development of skills that will be useful to them in the future. As Resnick and Kloffer have noted, "Graduates must not only be literate; they must be competent thinkers."
Current knowledge of the learning process and the focus of student learning have led to an emphasis on three principles intended to guide teachers in their work with students. These principles are as follows : to encourage the students to participate actively in the learning process, to encourage them to use a problem-solving approach at each stage of the learning process and to encourage them to use the appropriate technology for each task.
Click on the link below to browse or download the program.
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mata536.pdf (1 200 KB, Mathematics 536 - Secondary School Curriculum)
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