Math Tutor in Parksville
for Grades 8–12

BC Math 8 introduces students to foundational concepts in mathematics. Key topics include:

• Integers: Understanding and performing operations with positive and negative numbers.
• Fractions, Decimals, and Percents: Converting between forms and solving problems.
• Algebra: Introduction to variables, solving simple equations, and using algebraic expressions.
• Geometry: Exploring basic shapes, angles, area, volume, and surface area.
• Proportional Reasoning: Working with ratios, rates, and percentages. The course emphasizes developing problem-solving skills and applying math in real-world scenarios.

BC Math 9 builds on the skills learned in Math 8 and introduces more advanced topics. Key areas include:

• Exponents: Working with powers and applying exponent laws.
• Polynomials: Adding, subtracting, and multiplying polynomials.
• Linear Relations: Understanding and solving linear equations and graphing linear relations.
• Scale Factors and Similarity: Working with proportional relationships and similar figures.
• Statistics: Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Math 9 focuses on preparing students for higher-level math and enhancing critical thinking skills.

BC Workplace Math 10 focuses on practical math skills needed in everyday life and various trades. Key topics include:

• Measurement: Working with metric and imperial units, solving problems involving area, volume, and surface area.
• Trigonometry: Applying basic trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, tangent) to solve right triangle problems.
• Financial Literacy: Understanding basic budgeting, income, and taxes.
• Graphing and Proportional Reasoning: Interpreting and creating graphs, working with ratios, rates, and percentages. This course emphasizes real-world applications and prepares students for workplace math or further studies in applied math.

BC FMP 10 combines foundational math concepts and pre-calculus preparation, focusing on both practical and academic skills. Key topics include:

• Linear Relations: Understanding and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations.
• Exponents and Radicals: Applying exponent laws, simplifying expressions, and working with radicals.
• Polynomials: Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and factoring polynomials.
• Trigonometry: Using trigonometric ratios to solve problems involving right triangles. FMP 10 serves as a bridge to both Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus streams, preparing students for advanced math courses in Grades 11 and 12.

BC Pre-Calculus 11 prepares students for higher-level math, focusing on algebra, functions, and trigonometry. Key topics include:

• Quadratic Functions: Solving and graphing quadratic equations using factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula.
• Radicals and Rational Expressions: Simplifying and working with radical expressions and rational expressions.
• Trigonometry: Solving non-right triangles using the sine and cosine laws.
• Sequences and Series: Understanding arithmetic and geometric sequences and series. This course lays the foundation for advanced concepts in Pre-Calculus 12 and calculus.

BC Pre-Calculus 12 is an advanced math course that prepares students for university-level calculus. Key topics include:

• Functions: Exploring logarithmic, exponential, polynomial, and rational functions.
• Trigonometry: Advanced trigonometric identities, equations, and applications.
• Combinatorics and Binomial Theorem: Understanding permutations, combinations, and the binomial expansion.
• Introduction to Calculus: Exploring limits and introductory calculus concepts. Pre-Calculus 12 equips students with the skills needed for further studies in mathematics and sciences at the post-secondary level.

BC FOM 11 focuses on practical math skills for real-world applications and non-calculus post-secondary programs. Key topics include:

• Measurement: Exploring problems involving area, surface area, and volume of 2D and 3D objects.
• Geometry: Working with angles, triangles, and exploring properties of geometric shapes.
• Statistics: Analyzing and interpreting data, working with measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode), and understanding probability.
• Logical Reasoning: Using inductive and deductive reasoning in problem-solving. FOM 11 prepares students for Foundations of Math 12 and emphasizes practical applications in various contexts.

BC FOM 12 builds on the skills developed in FOM 11, focusing on advanced applications in practical and theoretical contexts. Key topics include:

• Financial Mathematics: Solving real-world problems involving loans, investments, and budgeting.
• Probability: Exploring probability theory, combinations, permutations, and expected value.
• Statistics: Advanced data analysis, including interpreting normal distributions and standard deviation.
• Logical Reasoning: Applying logic to problem-solving and mathematical proofs. FOM 12 is ideal for students pursuing post-secondary studies in fields that do not require calculus, offering a broad range of math skills for everyday life and professional applications.

BC Calculus 12 introduces students to the fundamental concepts of calculus, focusing on both differential and integral calculus. This course is designed for students planning to pursue math-heavy post-secondary studies, such as engineering, physics, or computer science. Key topics include:

• Limits and Continuity: Understanding the concept of limits, calculating limits algebraically, and determining the continuity of functions.
• Derivatives: Learning how to differentiate polynomial, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Topics include:
  • Rules of differentiation, such as the product, quotient, and chain rules.
  • Applications of derivatives to real-life problems, including optimization and rates of change.
• Applications of Differentiation: Using derivatives to find slopes of curves, velocity, acceleration, and solving optimization problems.
• Integrals: Introduction to anti-differentiation (indefinite integrals) and calculating definite integrals. This includes:
  • Techniques of integration, such as substitution and integration by parts.
  • Applications of integrals, including finding the area under a curve and solving problems involving accumulation and net change.

BC K-7 Math builds a strong foundation in mathematics through progressive learning, focusing on essential skills and concepts:

Data and Probability: Collecting, organizing, and interpreting data, and introducing basic concepts of probability and data analysis.

Number Sense: Developing a deep understanding of numbers, counting, and basic arithmetic operations like addition and subtraction.

Patterns and Relationships: Identifying, creating, and extending patterns with numbers and shapes, and understanding relationships between different mathematical concepts.

Fractions and Decimals: Introducing basic concepts of fractions and decimals, including their relationships and simple operations.

Measurement: Understanding and applying units of measurement for length, area, volume, and other quantities, including basic geometry and spatial awareness.

Geometry: Recognizing and working with various shapes, angles, and spatial relationships, including transformations and symmetry.