The study of Mathematics is integral in order to function as a contributing citizen and life-long learner in today's society. Our department's goal is to instil students with an appreciation for Mathematics and prepare them with the necessary mathematical and literacy skills necessary for their selected post-secondary pathway.
Course outlines
Course outlines are intended to provide students with an overall plan for a course to enable them to function efficiently and effectively in the course.
- Grade 9 Locally Developed: MAT1L1
- Grade 9 Destreamed: MTH1W1
- Grade 9 Ultimate Potential (U.P.) Math: GLS1O2
- Grade 10 Locally Developed: MAT2L1
- Grade 10 Applied: MFM2P1
- Grade 10 Academic: MPM2D1
- Grade 10 Advanced Placement Preparation: MPM2DA
- Grade 11 College: MBF3C1
- Grade 11 University/College: MCF3M1
- Grade 11 University: MCR3U1
- Grade 11 Advanced Placement Preparation: MCR3UA
- Grade 11 Workplace: MEL3E1
- Grade 12 College: MAP4C1
- Grade 12 Data Management (University): MDM4U1
- Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (University): MCV4U1
- Grade 12 Workplace: MEL4E1
- Grade 12 Advanced Functions (University): MHF4U1
- Grade 12 Advanced Placement Calculus (University): MHF4UA & MCR4UA
Prerequisite Chart
For the various Mathematics courses offered at St. Mary, please visit the COURSE CALENDAR on myBlueprint.
Note: Ontario’s Minister of Education announced that Grade 9 Mathematics will be destreamed across the province, beginning September 2021. The new course title and code is as follows: Mathematics, Grade 9 (MTH1W). Grade 9 Academic Math (MPM1D) and Grade 9 Math (MFM1P) will no longer be offered and have been removed from My Pathway Planner (myBlueprint); they have been replaced with Mathematics, Grade 9 (MTH1W). Locally Developed Mathematics (MAT1L) will continue to be offered.
- Guidance Tip Sheet: Choosing secondary Math course levels when considering post-secondary program goals
Advanced Placement Program
- Pre-Advanced Placement Application (Math MPM2DA & English ENG2DA) for 2023-2024
- English and Math Advanced Placement program at St. Mary: Informational Powerpoint
- St Mary Pre-Advanced Placement (AP) Application Form
This is the application form for current Grade 9 students at St Mary who are interested in enrolling into the Pre-AP program for Grade 10 in 2023-2024.
Math Contests
At St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, students from all grades have the opportunity to enroll in mathematics contests to extend their mathematical repertoire beyond the school curriculum.
Math contests will be written in the Learning Commons starting at 10am.
If you are interesting in write the mathematics contest, please pay via School Cash Online. Contact Mrs. Chang with any questions.
| Contest | Date of Contest (by Cohort) | Deadline to Register on School Cash Online | Price per student |
| Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge - COMC (11/12) - University of Toronto |
October 26, 2023 |
October 10, 2023 | $26 |
| Canadian Intermediate Math Contest (9/10) - University of Waterloo |
November 15, 2023 |
October 16, 2023 | $15 |
| Canadian Senior Math Contest (11/12) - University of Waterloo |
November 15, 2023 |
October 16, 2023 | $15 |
| Pascal (9) - University of Waterloo |
February 28, 2024 |
February 12, 2024 | $7 |
| Cayley (10) - University of Waterloo |
February 28, 2024 |
February 12, 2024 | $7 |
| Fermat (11) - University of Waterloo |
February 28, 2024 |
February 12, 2024 | $7 |
| Euclid (12) - University of Waterloo |
April 3, 2024 |
March 4, 2024 | $19 |
| Fryer (9) - University of Waterloo |
April 4, 2024 |
March 4, 2024 | $13 |
| Galois (10) - University of Waterloo |
April 4, 2024 |
March 4, 2024 | $13 |
| Hypatia (11) - University of Waterloo |
April 4, 2024 |
March 4, 2024 | $13 |
Information on past contest papers and registration deadlines are available at the COMC, University of Waterloo, and Math League.
Grade 9 EQAO Assessment of Mathematics
The Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics tests the math skills students are expected to have learned by the end of Grade 9. Different versions of the test are administered in the academic and the applied math courses. Students in first-semester math courses take the test during a two-week testing window in January; students in second-semester or full-year math courses take the test during a two-week testing window in June. For more information and examples of the assessment and scoring materials, please visit Education Quality and Assessment Office (EQAO).
Math resources
The following math resources are available to help you achieve success.
- TVO Mathify Online Math Homework Help. Free 1:1 Grade 4 - 12 Math tutoring with Ontario Certified Teachers. Build your math skills and confidence with a personalized math coach. Tutors are available online Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 3 - 9pm. Get started with the Homework Help Guide.
- The Ontario Educational Resource Bank (Grades K to 12). Students can request a username and password from their Math teacher at school.
- Gizmo for online interactive math games.
- Math Wiz is an online Grade 10 Academic Resource.
- Choose a Path that Includes Math: an online tool kit that is a comprehensive, user-friendly, and inspiring source of information for Ontario teens and parents who are exploring choices for high school math courses.
