Quebec · Secondary 5
Mathematics, Secondary 5 (Science)
- 565-506
Quebec’s Secondary 5 math course, from Arithmetic to Analytic Geometry.
- Units
- 5
- Lessons
- 30
- Skills
- 54
- Provincial exam
- None
- Official curriculum
- quebec.ca
Unit by unit
Every skill in the course, numbered by unit.
Unit 1 · 6 skills
Arithmetic
Writes numbers using radicals or rational exponents
Writes numbers using radicals or rational exponents
I can rewrite numbers using radicals or rational exponents — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 1.1
Estimates the value of the power of an exponential expression
Estimates the value of the power of an exponential expression with respect to its components: base (between 0 and 1, greater than 1), exponent (positive or negative, integral or fractional)
I can estimate the value of the power of an exponential expression with respect to its components: base (between 0 and 1, greater than 1), exponent (positive or negative, integral or fractional) — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 1.2
Estimates the order of magnitude of a real number using scientific notation
Estimates the order of magnitude of a real number using scientific notation
I can estimate the order of magnitude of a real number using scientific notation — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 1.3
Manipulates numerical expressions: powers, radicals, logarithms, absolute values
Manipulates numerical expressions involving powers (change of base), exponents and radicals (nth root), using their properties
I can estimate powers of bases (change of base), exponents, radicals (nth root), using their properties — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 1.4
Manipulates numerical expressions involving logarithms
Skill 1.5
Manipulates numerical expressions involving absolute values
I can define absolute values — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 1.6
The official wording · 6 outcomes
- 1.1
- numbers using radicals or rational exponents
- 1.2
- Estimates the value of the power of an exponential expression with respect to its components: base (between 0 and 1, greater than 1), exponent (positive or negative, integral or fractional)
- 1.3
- Estimates the order of magnitude of a real number using scientific notation
- 1.4
- powers of bases (change of base), exponents, radicals (nth root), using their properties
- 1.5
- logarithms
- 1.6
- absolute values
Watch out for
- On the skill «numbers using radicals or rational exponents»: Writing √(a²+b²) = a + b instead of keeping the radical unsimplifiable.
- On the skill «Estimates the value of the power of an exponential expression with respect to its components: base (between 0 and 1, greater than 1), exponent (positive or negative, integral or fractional)»: Assuming b^x > 1 for all x when 0 < b < 1, missing that the base decides growth vs decay.
- On the skill «powers of bases (change of base), exponents, radicals (nth root), using their properties»: Assuming b^x > 1 for all x when 0 < b < 1, missing that the base decides growth vs decay.
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Unit 2 · 24 skills
Algebra
Factors trinomials of the form ax² + bx + c using formulas
Factors trinomials of the form ax² + bx + c using formulas
Skill 2.1
Determines values or data by solving equations and inequalities
I can determine values or data by solving equations and inequalities — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 2.2
Solves equations and inequalities in one variable
Solves rational equations and inequalities in one variable
Skill 2.3
Solves absolute value equations and inequalities in one variable
I can define absolute value — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 2.4
Solves trigonometric equations that can be expressed as a sine, cosine or tangent function
I can use trigonometric that can be expressed as a sine, cosine or tangent function — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 2.5
Analyzes and models situations to be optimized
Solves inequalities when analyzing a situation to be optimized
I can solve inequalities — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 2.6
Models a situation verbally, algebraically, graphically, using a table of values or a scatter plot
I can model a situation verbally, algebraically, graphically, using a table of values or a scatter — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 2.7
Optimizes a situation under constraints
Uses inequalities when optimizing a situation
I can solve inequalities — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 2.8
Optimizes a situation by taking into account different constraints and makes decisions with respect to this situation determining the best solution(s) for a particular situation, given a set of possibilities validating and interpreting the optimal solution, depending on the context justifying the solution(s) chosen changing certain conditions associated with the situation to provide a more optimal solution, if necessary
I can optimize a situation by taking into account different constraints and makes decisions with respect to this situation determining the best solution(s) for a particular situation, given a set of possibilities validating and interpreting the optimal solution, depending on the context justifying the solution(s) chosen changing certain conditions associated with the situation to provide a more optimal solution, if necessary — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 2.9
Finds the rule of a function or its inverse, depending on the context
I can find the rule of a function or its inverse, depending on the context — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 2.10
Solves systems of second-degree equations in relation to conics
Solves systems of second-degree equations in relation to conics, changing variables if applicable
Skill 2.11
Represents and interprets the inverse of a function
I can represent and interprets the inverse — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 2.12
Solves systems of inequalities and interprets parameters
Solves systems of first-degree inequalities in two variables
I can analyze of first-degree inequalities in two variables — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 2.13
Interprets parameters (multiplicative or additive) and describes the effect of changing their values
I can interpret parameters (multiplicative or additive) and describes the effect of changing — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 2.14
Performs operations on functions (including composition)
Performs operations on functions (including composition)
I can perform operations on functions (including composition) — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 2.15
Interpolates and extrapolates data, if applicable
I can interpolate and extrapolates data, if applicable — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 2.16
Analyzes square root functions of the form f(x) = a√b(x – h) + k
Analyzes square root functions of the form f(x) = a√b(x – h) + k
Skill 2.17
Analyzes rational functions of the form f(x) = (ax + b)/(cx + d)
Analyzes rational functions of the form f(x) = (ax + b)/(cx + d)
Skill 2.18
Analyzes exponential functions of the form f(x) = a·c^(b(x – h)) + k
Analyzes exponential functions of the form f(x) = a·c^(b(x – h)) + k
I can model with f(x) = acb(x – h) + k — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 2.19
Analyzes logarithmic functions of the form f(x) = a log_c b(x – h) + k
Analyzes logarithmic functions of the form f(x) = a log_c b(x – h) + k
Skill 2.20
Analyzes piecewise functions
Analyzes piecewise functions
Skill 2.21
Analyzes absolute value functions of the form f(x) = a|b(x – h)| + k
Analyzes absolute value functions of the form f(x) = a|b(x – h)| + k
Skill 2.22
Analyzes sinusoidal and tangent functions
Analyzes sinusoidal functions of the form f(x) = a sin b(x – h) + k or f(x) = a cos b(x – h) + k
I can graph sinusoidal : f(x) = a sin b(x – h) + k, f(x) = a cos b(x – h) + k — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 2.23
Analyzes tangent functions of the form f(x) = a tan b(x – h) + k
I can use tangent : f(x) = a tan b(x – h) + k — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 2.24
The official wording · 24 outcomes
- 2.1
- using formulas for trinomials of the form ax2 + bx + c :
- 2.2
- Determines values or data by solving equations and inequalities
- 2.3
- rational
- 2.4
- absolute value
- 2.5
- trigonometric that can be expressed as a sine, cosine or tangent function
- 2.6
- inequalities
- 2.7
- Models a situation verbally, algebraically, graphically, using a table of values or a scatter
- 2.8
- inequalities
- 2.9
- Optimizes a situation by taking into account different constraints and makes decisions with respect to this situation determining the best solution(s) for a particular situation, given a set of possibilities validating and interpreting the optimal solution, depending on the context justifying the solution(s) chosen changing certain conditions associated with the situation to provide a more optimal solution, if necessary
- 2.10
- Finds the rule of a function or its inverse, depending on the context
- 2.11
- of second-degree equations in relation to conics using changing variables, if applicable
- 2.12
- Represents and interprets the inverse
- 2.13
- of first-degree inequalities in two variables
- 2.14
- Interprets parameters (multiplicative or additive) and describes the effect of changing
- 2.15
- Performs operations on functions (including composition)
- 2.16
- Interpolates and extrapolates data, if applicable
- 2.17
- f(x) = a b(x – h)+ k
- 2.18
- ax + b
- 2.19
- f(x) = acb(x – h) + k
- 2.20
- f(x) = a logc b(x – h) + k
- 2.21
- Piecewise functions
- 2.22
- Absolute value functions : f(x) = a|b(x – h)| + k
- 2.23
- sinusoidal : f(x) = a sin b(x – h) + k, f(x) = a cos b(x – h) + k
- 2.24
- tangent : f(x) = a tan b(x – h) + k
Watch out for
- On the skill «using formulas for trinomials of the form ax2 + bx + c :»: Dropping the ± from the quadratic formula and reporting only one root.
- On the skill «absolute value»: Claiming |a+b| = |a|+|b| in general instead of proving the triangle inequality |a+b| ≤ |a|+|b| and finding when equality holds.
- On the skill «inequalities — in the context of SOLVING a system (first-degree inequalities in two variables)»: Reporting only the positive root of a second-degree equation without justifying the rejection.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Unit 3 · 1 skill
Statistics
Interpolates or extrapolates values using the best-suited functional model
Interpolates or extrapolates values using the functional model best suited to the situation
I can analyze the functional model best suited to the situation — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 3.1
The official wording · 1 outcomes
- 3.1
- the functional model best suited to the situation
Watch out for
- On the skill «the functional model best suited to the situation»: Reporting r near 0 as "no relationship" when the relationship is strong but non-linear.
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Unit 4 · 14 skills
Geometry
Defines the concept of radian
Defines the concept of radian
I can define the concept of radian — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 4.1
Analyzes and models situations using vectors (e.g. displacements, forces, speeds or velocities)
I can analyze and models situations using vectors (e.g. displacements, forces, speeds or velocities) — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 4.2
Determines the correspondence between degrees and radians
Determines the correspondence between degrees and radians
I can determine the correspondence between degrees and radians — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 4.3
Determines metric relations associated with plane figures
Determines, through exploration or deduction, different metric relations associated with plane figures
I can determine , through exploration or deduction, different metric relations associated with plane figures — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 4.4
Proves trigonometric identities and performs vector operations
Proves trigonometric identities by using algebraic properties, definitions (sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, cotangent), Pythagorean identities, and the properties of periodicity and symmetry
I can prove trigonometric identities by using algebraic properties, definitions (sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, cotangent), Pythagorean identities, and the properties of periodicity and symmetry — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 4.5
Determines the resultant or projection of a vector
Skill 4.6
Adds and subtracts vectors
Skill 4.7
Multiplies a vector by a scalar
Skill 4.8
Calculates the scalar product of two vectors
Skill 4.9
Expresses a vector as a linear combination of vectors
Skill 4.10
Applies the Chasles relation to vectors
Skill 4.11
Represents a vector graphically
Represents a vector graphically (arrow in a plane or pair in a Cartesian plane)
I can represent a vector graphically (arrow in a plane or pair in a Cartesian plane) — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 4.12
Identifies properties of vectors
Identifies properties of vectors
I can identifie properties of vectors — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 4.13
Justifies statements using properties associated with vectors
Justifies statements using properties associated with vectors
I can justifie statements using properties associated with vectors — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 4.14
The official wording · 14 outcomes
- 4.1
- Defines the concept of radian
- 4.2
- Analyzes and models situations using vectors (e.g. displacements, forces, speeds or velocities)
- 4.3
- Determines the correspondence between degrees and radians
- 4.4
- Determines, through exploration or deduction, different metric relations associated with plane figures
- 4.5
- Proves trigonometric identities by using algebraic properties, definitions (sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, cotangent), Pythagorean identities, and the properties of periodicity and symmetry
- 4.6
- determination of the resultant or projection of a vector
- 4.7
- addition and subtraction of vectors
- 4.8
- multiplication of a vector by a scalar
- 4.9
- scalar product of two vectors
- 4.10
- linear combination of vectors
- 4.11
- application of Chasles relation
- 4.12
- Represents a vector graphically (arrow in a plane or pair in a Cartesian plane)
- 4.13
- Identifies properties of vectors
- 4.14
- Justifies statements using properties associated with vectors
Watch out for
- On the skill «Defines the concept of radian»: Treating equal perimeter as equal area (equivalent figures need equal area, not perimeter).
- On the skill «Determines the correspondence between degrees and radians»: Treating equal perimeter as equal area (equivalent figures need equal area, not perimeter).
- On the skill «Proves trigonometric identities by using algebraic properties, definitions (sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, cotangent), Pythagorean identities, and the properties of periodicity and symmetry»: Working on both sides at once and treating the identity as already true (assuming the conclusion).
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Unit 5 · 9 skills
Analytic Geometry
Calculates and interprets a slope
Calculates and interprets a slope
I can work in coordinate geometry with calculate and interpret a slope — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 5.1
Analyzes and models situations involving geometric loci
Analyzes and models situations involving geometric loci in the Euclidian and Cartesian planes
I can analyze and models situations involving geometric loci in the in the Euclidian and Cartesian planes — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 5.2
Determines the coordinates of points associated with significant angles using metric relations in right triangles (Pythagorean relation, properties of angles: 30°, 45°, 60°)
I can determine the coordinates of points associated with significant angles using metric relations in right triangles (Pythagorean relation, properties of angles: 30°, 45°, 60°) — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 5.3
Describes and represents conics in the Cartesian plane
Describes and represents a parabola centred at the origin or resulting from a translation
Skill 5.4
Describes and represents the circle, ellipse and hyperbola centred at the origin
Skill 5.5
Analyzes and uses periodicity and symmetry to determine coordinates of points associated with significant angles in the standard unit circle
I can analyze and uses periodicity and symmetry to determine coordinates of points associated with significant angles in the standard unit circle — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 5.6
Finds points of intersection between lines and conics
Finds the points of intersection between a line and a conic
Skill 5.7
Finds the points of intersection between two conics (a parabola and a conic)
Skill 5.8
Proves Pythagorean identities
I can prove Pythagorean identities — in Science (Natural Science) contexts.
Skill 5.9
The official wording · 9 outcomes
- 5.1
- calculate and interpret a slope
- 5.2
- Analyzes and models situations involving geometric loci in the in the Euclidian and Cartesian planes
- 5.3
- Determines the coordinates of points associated with significant angles using metric relations in right triangles (Pythagorean relation, properties of angles: 30°, 45°, 60°)
- 5.4
- parabola centred at the origin and resulting from a translation
- 5.5
- circle, ellipse and hyperbola centred at the origin
- 5.6
- Analyzes and uses periodicity and symmetry to determine coordinates of points associated with significant angles in the standard unit circle
- 5.7
- a line and a conic
- 5.8
- two conics (a parabola and a conic)
- 5.9
- Proves Pythagorean identities
Watch out for
- On the skill «calculate and interpret a slope»: Claiming two lines are perpendicular from m₁ = −m₂ instead of m₁·m₂ = −1.
- On the skill «Analyzes and models situations involving geometric loci in the in the Euclidian and Cartesian planes»: Skipping the validation step — not checking the solution against the model’s assumptions.
- On the skill «parabola centred at the origin and resulting from a translation»: Calling x²/a²−y²/b²=1 an ellipse (the minus sign makes it a hyperbola).
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Which course?
Quebec has 3 math courses for Secondary 5. Here they are side by side.
- Mathematics, Secondary 5 (Cultural, Social and Technical)563-5047 units · 44 skillsNo provincial examWhat it coversArithmetic · Algebra · Probability · Geometry · Analytic Geometry · Discrete Mathematics · Financial mathematics
- Mathematics, Secondary 5 (Science)This course565-5065 units · 54 skillsNo provincial examWhat it coversArithmetic · Algebra · Statistics · Geometry · Analytic Geometry
- Mathematics, Secondary 5 (Technical and Scientific)564-5065 units · 70 skillsNo provincial examWhat it coversArithmetic · Algebra · Geometry · Analytic Geometry · Discrete Mathematics
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Questions about Mathematics, Secondary 5 (Science)
What is Mathematics, Secondary 5 (Science)?
Quebec’s Secondary 5 math course: 5 units and 54 skills, from Arithmetic to Analytic Geometry.
What units are in Mathematics, Secondary 5 (Science)?
1. Arithmetic, 2. Algebra, 3. Statistics, 4. Geometry and 5. Analytic Geometry.
Is there a provincial exam for Mathematics, Secondary 5 (Science)?
No. Quebec gives no provincial exam for Mathematics, Secondary 5 (Science).
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