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The Coolest Math 30-1 Exponents and Logs Review

Posted by By philqnn February 10, 2026Posted inDiploma PrepNo Comments
The Coolest Math 30-1 Exponents and Logs Review Whether you are a teacher or a student, this innovative approach to reviewing the Math 30-1 Exponents and Logarithms unit should be…
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Are Schools Demanding Excellence From Students?

Posted by By philqnn January 4, 2026Posted inMath Musings
I came across an interesting article recently by a scholar named James Sheets. From his perspective in the United States, schools are not demanding excellence from students. And it is…
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The Most Challenging Math 30-2 Unit

Posted by By philqnn September 29, 2025Posted inMath Musings
The Most Challenging Math 30-2 Unit I recently conducted an informal survey of Math 30-2 teachers on Facebook to determine what they perceived as the most challenging Math 30-2 unit.…
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The Most Important Unit in Math 30-1

Posted by By philqnn August 15, 2025Posted inMath Musings
Most 30-1 teachers likely start their course with the unit on Transformations and there is an excellent reason for choosing this topic as the starting point. Concepts introduced and developed…
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The Ultimate Guide To Challenge The Math 30-1 Diploma Exam

Posted by By philqnn May 10, 2025Posted inReflections on Diploma Preparation
If you find yourself in a position of needing to challenge the Math 30-1 diploma exam, having access to the right support resources is critical. We can offer that. Set…
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Math 30-1 Released Items 127 Detailed Solutions

Posted by By philqnn May 3, 2025Posted inDiploma Prep
Alberta Education releases previously used diploma exam questions to help students and teachers prepare for upcoming assessments. Although answer are given, detailed solutions are typically the responsibility of the teacher.…
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Math 30-2 Diploma 2019 Detailed Solutions

Posted by By philqnn October 23, 2024Posted inDiploma Prep
Alberta Education releases previously used test items to help students understand the style of questions they will encounter and the expected level of difficulty. Answers are given, but for the…
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Ready For Grade 11 Pre-Calculus Math?

Posted by By philqnn March 16, 2024Posted inCourse Readiness
What is a Skill Set?A skill set is a collection of abilities, knowledge, and competencies that an individual possesses. I would like to recommend a skill set that will increase the…
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Addressing Common Math 30-2 Diploma Difficulties

Posted by By philqnn January 26, 2024Posted inDiploma Prep
Addressing Common Math 30-2 Diploma Difficulties The Math 30-2 Information Bulletin 2023-2024 includes a “General Commentary on the Mathematics 30-2 Diploma Examinations”. Within this commentary, students’ strengths and areas for…
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Addressing Common Math 30-1 Diploma Difficulties

Posted by By philqnn November 19, 2023Posted inDiploma Prep2 Comments
The Math 30-1 Information Bulletin 2023-2024 includes a “Commentary on the Mathematics 30-1 Diploma Examinations”. Within this commentary, students’ strengths and areas for improvement are identified. It is no doubt…
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