Quebec · Secondary 5

Mathematics, Secondary 5 (Technical and Scientific)

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Quebec’s Secondary 5 math course, from Arithmetic to Discrete Mathematics.

Units
5
Lessons
34
Skills
70
Provincial exam
None
Official curriculum
quebec.ca

Unit by unit

Every skill in the course, numbered by unit.

Unit 1 · 3 skills

Arithmetic

Writes numbers in logarithmic notation

  • Writes numbers in logarithmic notation using the equivalence log_a x = n ⇔ a^n = x

    I can convert numbers in logarithmic notation using the equivalence loga x = n an = x, if necessary — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

Manipulates numerical expressions involving powers, radicals and logarithms

  • 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 Technical and Scientific contexts.

  • Manipulates numerical expressions involving logarithms

The official wording · 3 outcomes
1.1
numbers in logarithmic notation using the equivalence loga x = n an = x, if necessary
1.2
powers of bases (change of base), exponents, radicals (nth root), using their properties
1.3
logarithms

Unit 2 · 31 skills

Algebra

Interprets parameters and solves systems of inequalities

  • Interprets the role of a parameter in an algebraic expression

  • Solves systems of first-degree inequalities in two variables

    I can analyze of first-degree inequalities in two variables — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

  • Solves inequalities involving various functional models (mostly graphical solutions)

  • 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 Technical and Scientific contexts.

Factors by completing the square and manipulates expressions

Solves equations and inequalities in one variable

  • Solves second-degree equations and inequalities in one variable

  • Solves exponential, logarithmic and square root equations and inequalities using the properties of exponents, logarithms and radicals

    I can rewrite exponential, logarithmic or square root, using the properties of exponents, logarithms and radicals — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

  • Solves rational equations and inequalities in one variable

  • Solves first-degree trigonometric equations involving a sine, cosine or tangent expression

    I can use first-degree trigonometric involving a sine, cosine or tangent expression — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

Solves a second-degree equation in two variables

  • Solves a second-degree equation in two variables

    I can solve a second-degree equation in two variables — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

Analyzes a second-degree inequality in two variables

Analyzes and models situations to be optimized

  • Solves inequalities when analyzing a situation to be optimized

    I can solve inequalities — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

  • 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 Technical and Scientific contexts.

Optimizes a situation under constraints

  • Uses inequalities when optimizing a situation

    I can solve inequalities — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

  • 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 Technical and Scientific contexts.

  • 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 Technical and Scientific contexts.

Solves systems combining first- and second-degree equations

Performs operations on functions (including composition)

  • Performs operations on functions (including composition)

    I can perform operations on functions (including composition) — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

  • Interpolates and extrapolates data, if applicable

    I can interpolate and extrapolates data, if applicable — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

Analyzes second-degree polynomial functions

  • Analyzes second-degree polynomial functions of the form f(x) = ax² + bx + c, f(x) = a(b(x – h))² + k or f(x) = a(x – x₁)(x – x₂)

Analyzes square root functions of the form f(x) = a√b(x – h) + k

Analyzes rational functions of the form f(x) = (ax + b)/(cx + d)

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 Technical and Scientific contexts.

Analyzes logarithmic functions of the form f(x) = a log_c b(x – h) + k

Analyzes greatest-integer functions of the form f(x) = a[b(x – h)] + k

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 Technical and Scientific contexts.

  • 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 Technical and Scientific contexts.

The official wording · 31 outcomes
2.1
parameter
2.2
of first-degree inequalities in two variables
2.3
involving various functional models (mostly graphical solutions)
2.4
Interprets parameters (multiplicative or additive) and describes the effect of changing
2.5
completing the square (factoring and switching from one type of notation to another)
2.6
additive parameters
2.7
Determines values or data by solving equations and inequalities
2.8
second-degree
2.9
exponential, logarithmic or square root, using the properties of exponents, logarithms and radicals
2.10
rational
2.11
first-degree trigonometric involving a sine, cosine or tangent expression
2.12
Solves a second-degree equation in two variables
2.13
second-degree inequality in two variables
2.14
inequalities
2.15
Models a situation verbally, algebraically, graphically, using a table of values or a scatter
2.16
inequalities
2.17
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
2.18
Finds the rule of a function or its inverse, depending on the context
2.19
composed of a first-degree equation in two variables and a second-degree equation in two variables
2.20
involving various functional models (mostly graphical solutions)
2.21
Represents and interprets the inverse
2.22
Performs operations on functions (including composition)
2.23
Interpolates and extrapolates data, if applicable
2.24
f(x) = ax2+ bx + c, f(x) = a(b(x – h))2 + k, f(x) = a(x – x1)(x – x2)
2.25
f(x) = a b(x – h)+ k
2.26
ax + b
2.27
f(x) = acb(x – h) + k
2.28
f(x) = a logc b(x – h) + k
2.29
f(x) = a[b(x – h)] + k
2.30
sinusoidal : f(x) = a sin b(x – h) + k, f(x) = a cos b(x – h) + k
2.31
tangent : f(x) = a tan b(x – h) + k

Watch out for

  • On the skill «parameter»: Sign error factoring a difference of squares when simplifying a technical formula.
  • On the skill «additive parameters»: Sign error factoring a difference of squares when simplifying a technical formula.
  • On the skill «first-degree trigonometric involving a sine, cosine or tangent expression»: Leaving the calculator in radians when the instrument scale is in degrees, so an angle reads wrong.

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Unit 3 · 18 skills

Geometry

Recognizes equivalent figures (plane figures or solids)

  • Recognizes equivalent figures (plane figures or solids)

    I can recognize equivalent figures (plane figures or solids) — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

  • Determines the correspondence between degrees and radians

    I can determine the correspondence between degrees and radians — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

Defines the concept of radian

Determines measures of segments or perimeters in equivalent figures

Determines metric relations and defines vectors

  • 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 Technical and Scientific contexts.

  • Defines a vector: magnitude (length or norm), direction, sense

    I can define a vector: magnitude (length or norm), direction, sense — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

Uses the cosine law and represents vectors graphically

  • Finds unknown measurements using the cosine law

  • 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 Technical and Scientific contexts.

Determines measures in a circle: arcs, chords and angles

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 Technical and Scientific contexts.

  • Determines the resultant or projection of a vector

  • Adds and subtracts vectors

  • Multiplies a vector by a scalar

  • Calculates the scalar product of two vectors

Identifies properties of vectors

The official wording · 18 outcomes
3.1
Recognizes equivalent figures (plane figures or solids)
3.2
Determines the correspondence between degrees and radians
3.3
Defines the concept of radian
3.4
area of equivalent figures
3.5
volume of equivalent solids
3.6
Analyzes and models situations using vectors (e.g. displacements, forces, speeds or velocities)
3.7
segments or perimeters resulting from equivalent figures
3.8
Determines, through exploration or deduction, different metric relations associated with plane figures
3.9
Defines a vector: magnitude (length or norm), direction, sense
3.10
cosine law
3.11
Represents a vector graphically (arrow in a plane or pair in a Cartesian plane)
3.12
in a circle: measure of arcs, chords, inscribed angles, interior angles and exterior angles
3.13
Proves trigonometric identities by using algebraic properties, definitions (sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, cotangent), Pythagorean identities, and the properties of periodicity and symmetry
3.14
determination of the resultant or projection of a vector
3.15
addition and subtraction of vectors
3.16
multiplication of a vector by a scalar
3.17
scalar product of two vectors
3.18
Identifies properties of vectors

Watch out for

  • 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»: Cancelling across an addition (e.g. sin from sin+1) while simplifying a signal identity.

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Unit 4 · 14 skills

Analytic Geometry

Identifies the characteristics of geometric transformations

  • Identifies, through observation, the characteristics of geometric transformations in the Cartesian plane: translations, rotations centred at the origin, reflections with respect to the x-axis and y-axis, dilatations centred at the origin, scaling (expansions and contractions)

    I can identifie , through observation, the characteristics of geometric transformations in the Cartesian plane: translations, rotations centred at the origin, reflections with respect to the x-axis and y-axis, dilatations centred at the origin, scaling (expansions and contractions) — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

  • Describes, represents and constructs geometric loci in the Euclidian and Cartesian planes, with or without technological tools

    I can describe , represents and constructs geometric loci in the Euclidian and Cartesian planes, with or without technological tools — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

  • Establishes the relationship between trigonometric ratios and the standard unit circle (trigonometric ratios and lines)

    I can establishe the relationship between trigonometric ratios and the standard unit circle (trigonometric ratios and lines) — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

Defines algebraically the rule for a geometric transformation

  • Defines algebraically the rule for a geometric transformation

    I can define algebraically the rule for a geometric transformation — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

  • 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 Technical and Scientific contexts.

  • 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 Technical and Scientific contexts.

Constructs the image of a figure using a transformation rule

  • Constructs, in the Cartesian plane, the image of a figure using a transformation rule

    I can construct , in the Cartesian plane, the image of a figure using a transformation rule — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

  • Describes and represents a parabola centred at the origin or resulting from a translation

  • Describes and represents the circle, ellipse and hyperbola centred at the origin

  • Describes and represents the circle, ellipse and hyperbola resulting from a translation

  • 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 Technical and Scientific contexts.

Anticipates the effect of a geometric transformation on a figure

The official wording · 14 outcomes
4.1
Identifies, through observation, the characteristics of geometric transformations in the Cartesian plane: translations, rotations centred at the origin, reflections with respect to the x-axis and y-axis, dilatations centred at the origin, scaling (expansions and contractions)
4.2
Describes, represents and constructs geometric loci in the Euclidian and Cartesian planes, with or without technological tools
4.3
Establishes the relationship between trigonometric ratios and the standard unit circle (trigonometric ratios and lines)
4.4
Defines algebraically the rule for a geometric transformation
4.5
Analyzes and models situations involving geometric loci in the in the Euclidian and Cartesian planes
4.6
Determines the coordinates of points associated with significant angles using metric relations in right triangles (Pythagorean relation, properties of angles: 30°, 45°, 60°)
4.7
Constructs, in the Cartesian plane, the image of a figure using a transformation rule
4.8
parabola centred at the origin and resulting from a translation
4.9
circle, ellipse and hyperbola centred at the origin
4.10
circle, ellipse and hyperbola resulting from a translation
4.11
Analyzes and uses periodicity and symmetry to determine coordinates of points associated with significant angles in the standard unit circle
4.12
Anticipates the effect of a geometric transformation on a figure
4.13
a line and a conic
4.14
Proves Pythagorean identities

Watch out for

  • On the skill «Establishes the relationship between trigonometric ratios and the standard unit circle (trigonometric ratios and lines)»: Leaving the calculator in radians when the instrument scale is in degrees, so an angle reads wrong.
  • On the skill «Analyzes and models situations involving geometric loci in the in the Euclidian and Cartesian planes»: Accepting a modelled value that is physically impossible for the instrument (e.g. negative length).
  • On the skill «parabola centred at the origin and resulting from a translation»: Swapping a and b so the ellipse of a technical shape is oriented the wrong way.

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Unit 5 · 4 skills

Discrete Mathematics

Represents, interprets data using matrices

  • Represents, interprets data using matrices

    I can represent , interprets data using matrices — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

Performs operations on matrices

  • Performs operations on matrices: addition and subtraction, multiplication with a scalar and with another matrix

    I can perform operations on matrices: addition and subtraction, multiplication with a scalar and with another matrix — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

Performs geometric transformations (transformation matrices)

  • Performs geometric transformations (transformation matrices)

    I can perform geometric transformations (transformation matrices) — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

Solves systems of equations (augmented matrix)

  • Solves systems of equations (augmented matrix)

    I can solve systems of equations (augmented matrix) — in Technical and Scientific contexts.

The official wording · 4 outcomes
5.1
Represents, interprets data using matrices
5.2
Performs operations on matrices: addition and subtraction, multiplication with a scalar and with another matrix
5.3
Performs geometric transformations (transformation matrices)
5.4
Solves systems of equations (augmented matrix)

Watch out for

  • On the skill «Represents, interprets data using matrices»: Multiplying entrywise instead of row-by-column when applying a transformation matrix.
  • On the skill «Performs operations on matrices: addition and subtraction, multiplication with a scalar and with another matrix»: Multiplying entrywise instead of row-by-column when applying a transformation matrix.
  • On the skill «Performs geometric transformations (transformation matrices)»: Multiplying entrywise instead of row-by-column when applying a transformation matrix.

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Questions about Mathematics, Secondary 5 (Technical and Scientific)

What is Mathematics, Secondary 5 (Technical and Scientific)?

Quebec’s Secondary 5 math course: 5 units and 70 skills, from Arithmetic to Discrete Mathematics.

What units are in Mathematics, Secondary 5 (Technical and Scientific)?

1. Arithmetic, 2. Algebra, 3. Geometry, 4. Analytic Geometry and 5. Discrete Mathematics.

Is there a provincial exam for Mathematics, Secondary 5 (Technical and Scientific)?

No. Quebec gives no provincial exam for Mathematics, Secondary 5 (Technical and Scientific).

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