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Find the right Ontario Grade 12 course

Grade 12 Advanced Functions, University Preparation (MHF4U)

Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors, University Preparation (MCV4U)

Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management, University Preparation (MDM4U)

Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology, College Preparation (MCT4C)

Grade 12 Foundations for College Mathematics, College Preparation (MAP4C)

Grade 12 Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life, Workplace Preparation (MEL4E)

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ON.OE.12WE.A1.1

12WE.A1.1: Read and interpret graphs obtained from various sources

ON.OE.12WE.A1.2

12WE.A1.2: Explain the distinction between the terms population and sample, describe the characteristics of a good sample, and explain why sampling is necessary

ON.OE.12WE.A1.3

12WE.A1.3: Collect categorical data from primary sources, through experimentation involving observation or measurement, or from secondary sources, and organize and store the data using a variety of tools

ON.OE.12WE.A1.4

12WE.A1.4: Represent categorical data by constructing graphs using a variety of tools

ON.OE.12WE.A1.5

12WE.A1.5: Make inferences based on the graphical representation of data, and justify conclusions orally or in writing using convincing arguments

ON.OE.12WE.A1.6

12WE.A1.6: Make and justify conclusions about a topic of personal interest by collecting, organizing, representing, and making inferences from categorical data

ON.OE.12WE.A1.7

12WE.A1.7: Explain how the media, the advertising industry, and others use and misuse statistics to promote a certain point of view

ON.OE.12WE.A1.8

12WE.A1.8: Gather, interpret, and describe information about applications of data management in the workplace and in everyday life

ON.OE.12WE.A2.1

12WE.A2.1: Determine the theoretical probability of an event, and represent the probability in a variety of ways

ON.OE.12WE.A2.2

12WE.A2.2: Identify examples of the use of probability in the media and various ways in which probability is represented

ON.OE.12WE.A2.3

12WE.A2.3: Perform simple probability experiments, record the results, and determine the experimental probability of an event

ON.OE.12WE.A2.4

12WE.A2.4: Compare, through investigation, the theoretical probability of an event with the experimental probability, and describe how uncertainty explains why they might differ

ON.OE.12WE.A2.5

12WE.A2.5: Determine, through investigation using class-generated data and technology-based simulation models, the tendency of experimental probability to approach theoretical probability as the number of trials in an experiment increases

ON.OE.12WE.A2.6

12WE.A2.6: Interpret information involving the use of probability and statistics in the media, and describe how probability and statistics can help in making informed decisions in a variety of situations

ON.OE.12WE.B1.1

12WE.B1.1: Identify the financial implications and the non-financial implications associated with living independently

ON.OE.12WE.B1.2

12WE.B1.2: Gather and compare, through investigation, information about the costs and the advantages and disadvantages of different types of rental accommodation in the local community

ON.OE.12WE.B1.3

12WE.B1.3: Gather and compare, through investigation, information about purchase prices of different types of owned accommodation in the local community

ON.OE.12WE.B1.4

12WE.B1.4: Gather, interpret, and compare information about the different types of ongoing living expenses associated with renting and owning accommodation and related costs

ON.OE.12WE.B1.5

12WE.B1.5: Gather, interpret, and describe information about the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords

ON.OE.12WE.B1.6

12WE.B1.6: Generate a checklist of necessary tasks associated with moving, and estimate the total cost involved under various conditions

ON.OE.12WE.B2.1

12WE.B2.1: Categorize personal expenses as non-discretionary or discretionary

ON.OE.12WE.B2.2

12WE.B2.2: Categorize personal non-discretionary expenses as fixed or variable

ON.OE.12WE.B2.3

12WE.B2.3: Read and interpret prepared individual or family budgets, identify and describe the key components of a budget, and describe how budgets can reflect personal values

ON.OE.12WE.B2.4

12WE.B2.4: Design, explain, and justify a monthly budget suitable for an individual or family described in a given case study that provides the specifics of the situation, with technology and without technology

ON.OE.12WE.B2.5

12WE.B2.5: Identify and describe factors to be considered in determining the affordability of accommodation in the local community

ON.OE.12WE.B2.6

12WE.B2.6: Make adjustments to a budget to accommodate changes in circumstances, with technology

ON.OE.12WE.B3.1

12WE.B3.1: Explain why most Canadians are expected to file a personal income tax return each year, and identify and describe the major parts of a personal income tax return

ON.OE.12WE.B3.2

12WE.B3.2: Gather, interpret, and describe the information and documents required for filing a personal income tax return, and explain why they are required

ON.OE.12WE.B3.3

12WE.B3.3: Gather, interpret, and compare information about common tax credits and tax deductions

ON.OE.12WE.B3.4

12WE.B3.4: Complete a simple personal income tax return, with or without tax preparation software

ON.OE.12WE.B3.5

12WE.B3.5: Gather, interpret, and describe some additional information that a self-employed individual should provide when filing a personal income tax return

ON.OE.12WE.B3.6

12WE.B3.6: Gather, interpret, and describe information about services that will complete a personal income tax return and resources that will help with completing a personal income tax return, and compare the services and resources

ON.OE.12WE.B3.7

12WE.B3.7: Gather, interpret, and describe information about applications of the mathematics of personal finance in the workplace

ON.OE.12WE.C1.1

12WE.C1.1: Measure, using a variety of tools, the lengths of common objects and the capacities of common containers, using the metric system and the imperial system

ON.OE.12WE.C1.2

12WE.C1.2: Estimate lengths, distances, and capacities in metric units and in imperial units by applying personal referents

ON.OE.12WE.C1.3

12WE.C1.3: Estimate quantities, and describe the strategies used

ON.OE.12WE.C1.4

12WE.C1.4: Convert measures within systems, as required within applications that arise from familiar contexts

ON.OE.12WE.C1.5

12WE.C1.5: Convert measures between systems, as required within applications that arise from familiar contexts

ON.OE.12WE.C2.1

12WE.C2.1: Construct accurate right angles in practical contexts, and explain connections to the Pythagorean theorem

ON.OE.12WE.C2.2

12WE.C2.2: Apply the concept of perimeter in familiar contexts

ON.OE.12WE.C2.3

12WE.C2.3: Estimate the areas and volumes of irregular shapes and figures, using a variety of strategies

ON.OE.12WE.C2.4

12WE.C2.4: Solve problems involving the areas of rectangles, triangles, and circles, and of related composite shapes, in situations arising from real-world applications

ON.OE.12WE.C2.5

12WE.C2.5: Solve problems involving the volumes and surface areas of rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, and cylinders, and of related composite figures, in situations arising from real-world applications

ON.OE.12WE.C2.6

12WE.C2.6: Construct a two-dimensional scale drawing of a familiar setting on grid paper or using design or drawing software

ON.OE.12WE.C2.7

12WE.C2.7: Construct, with reasonable accuracy, a three-dimensional scale model of an object or environment of personal interest

ON.OE.12WE.C2.8

12WE.C2.8: Investigate, plan, design, and prepare a budget for a household improvement, using appropriate technologies

ON.OE.12WE.C3.1

12WE.C3.1: Identify and describe applications of ratio and rate, and recognize and represent equivalent ratios and equivalent rates, using a variety of tools

ON.OE.12WE.C3.2

12WE.C3.2: Identify situations in which it is useful to make comparisons using unit rates, and solve problems that involve comparisons of unit rates

ON.OE.12WE.C3.3

12WE.C3.3: Identify and describe real-world applications of proportional reasoning, distinguish between a situation involving a proportional relationship and a situation involving a non-proportional relationship in a personal and/or workplace context, and explain their reasoning

ON.OE.12WE.C3.4

12WE.C3.4: Identify and describe the possible consequences of errors in proportional reasoning

ON.OE.12WE.C3.5

12WE.C3.5: Solve problems involving proportional reasoning in everyday life

ON.OE.12WE.C3.6

12WE.C3.6: Solve problems involving proportional reasoning in work-related situations
Complete Ontario Grade 12 Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life, Workplace Preparation (MEL4E) Coverage

Grade 12 MEL4E Lessons

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What does Grade 12 MEL4E coverage include?

Complete MEL4E curriculum with video lessons on budgeting, data analysis, measurement, and workplace math. Includes practice problems, step-by-step solutions, and progress tracking for every topic.

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