Course name: Mathematics for Work and Everyday Life Course code: (MEL4E)

Grade: 12
Credits:1.0
Type: Workplace Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: MEL3E
Course description: This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in the workplace and daily life. Students will investigate questions involving the use of statistics; apply the concept of probability to solve problems involving familiar situations; investigate accommodation costs, create household budgets, and prepare a personal income tax return; use proportional reasoning; estimate and measure; and apply geometric concepts to create designs. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.  Preview Course
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Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.
Grade: 12
Credits:1.0
Type: Workplace Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites: MEL3E
Course description: This course enables students to broaden their understanding of mathematics as it is applied in the workplace and daily life. Students will investigate questions involving the use of statistics; apply the concept of probability to solve problems involving familiar situations; investigate accommodation costs, create household budgets, and prepare a personal income tax return; use proportional reasoning; estimate and measure; and apply geometric concepts to create designs. Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve problems and communicate their thinking.  Preview Course

Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.

Interested in taking this course?
  • If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
  • If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.

Course Overview

This course enables you to broaden your understanding of mathematics as it is applied in the workplace and daily life. You will investigate questions involving the use of statistics; apply the concept of probability involving familiar situations; investigate accommodations costs, create household budgets and prepare a personal income tax return; use proportional reasoning; estimate and measure; and apply geometric concepts to create designs. You will consolidate your mathematical skills as you solve problems and communicate your thinking.

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Course Syllabus

1.1   Reading and interpreting data

1.2   Collecting and displaying data

1.3   Introducing probability

1.4   Investigating probability

1.5   Working with probability and statistics in the media

1.6   Culminating project and Unit 1 Assessment

2.1   Finding accommodations

2.2   Initial accommodation expenses

2.3   Ongoing living expenses

2.4   Exploring budgets

2.5   Filing income tax returns

2.6   Culminating project and Unit 2 Assessment

3.1   Working with the metric system

3.2   Working with the imperial system

3.3   Converting units between systems

3.4   Estimating measurements

3.5   Applying concepts of measurement

3.6   Culminating project and Unit 3 assessment

4.1   Using ratios and rates

4.2   Understanding proportional reasoning

4.3   Applying proportional reasoning at home and work

4.4   Using scale drawings and models

4.5   Planning a home improvement project

4.6   Culminating project and Unit 4 assessment



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