Ready For Grade 11 Pre-Calculus Math?
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…
Addressing Common Math 30-2 Diploma Difficulties
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…
Addressing Common Math 30-1 Diploma Difficulties
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…
When Are We Ever Going To Use This?
I would be willing to bet that every math teacher has heard this question from their students: “When are we ever going to use this?” I would also assume, even…
Mature Student Preparing To Challenge Math Diploma
IntroductionHigh school students taking Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 will blend a classroom mark and a government diploma exam mark to arrive at a final grade. The teacher awarded mark…
Math 30-2 Diploma Questions Below 50% (2019)
The following document is the 3nd in a series of 3 that looks at previous Math 30-2 released items where the student success rate is under 50%. The 2013 and…
Ready For Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Math?
Mind Set Video and Skill Set Video https://mathpqjq.com/are-you-thinking-about-grade-12-pre-calculus-math/ Written Response Preparation Another specific component to consider in preparing for grade 12 pre-calculus math is the ability to effectively communicate the…
Some Thoughts on Written Response Preparation
Although the information presented here was developed from a teacher's perspective, students can benefit from both the information and the practice questions. The written-response component is designed to assess the degree…
Math 30-2 Diploma Questions Below 50% (2016)
The following document is the 2nd in a series of 3 that looks at previous Math 30-2 released items where the student success rate is under 50%. The 2013 and…
Math 30-2 Diploma Questions Below 50% (2013)
Alberta Education periodically releases questions used in previous diploma exams. These questions are analyzed to determine the percentage of students who answered correctly.The following document reviews the assessment items from…