Math 10C Curriculum
Mathematics 10-c is a high school math course in Alberta, Canada. It's the introductory course for both the "1" and "2" sequences of high school math courses. The "C" stands for "combined," indicating it combines elements from different math strands. It's a 5-credit course that typically follows Grade 9 math.
Alberta Math 10C Outcomes
- Apply exponent laws and radical operations
- Solve right triangle problems using trigonometry
- Factor polynomials and simplify expressions
- Analyze function relationships and properties
- Solve systems of linear equations
- Calculate measurements for complex shapes
- Communicate mathematical reasoning effectively
- Apply problem-solving strategies critically
Course Units
Unit 1: Number
Prime factors, rational vs. irrational numbers, number systems, radicals & mixed radicals.
Unit 2: Exponents
Whole-number & integral exponents, exponent laws, scientific notation, rational exponents.
Unit 3: Measurement
SI & Imperial units, conversions, surface area & volume of prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, spheres.
Unit 4: Trigonometry
Trig ratios, calculator use, right‑triangle side/angle problems, problem solving with trig.
Unit 5: Polynomial Operations
Multiplying by monomials, binomials, and polynomial products; simplifying expressions.
Unit 6: Factoring Polynomial Expressions
Common factors, trinomials, difference of squares, factoring ax²+bx+c, solving by factoring.
Unit 7: Relations and Functions
Relations, intercepts, domain & range, function notation, interpreting & using graphs.
Unit 8: Characteristics of Linear Relations
Line segments on the plane, distance & midpoint formulas, slope, parallel & perpendicular lines.
Unit 9: Equations of Linear Relations
Slope‑intercept, writing linear equations, general form, point‑slope, graphing, rate of change.
Unit 10: Systems of Linear Equations
Solving by graphing, substitution, and elimination; number of solutions; applications.
Practice Test / Final Review
Consolidate key concepts across all units with mixed practice and exam prep.